2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling5 56%
- Air bags2 22%
- Brakes1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Dt: 2002 daewoo leganza. While driving, the fuel gauge started to lower, and the car lost power and caught on fire. The consumer was able to get out of the car without harm. She called the fire department, they came and put the fire out. The fire was in the rear or underneath the car, the trunk was destroyed, and fire traveled to the interior. The fire was put out before it engulfed the engine department. The car was towed to a junk yard. A police and fire reports were filed. The consumer had recall repair work done on december 02, 2004, the repair was done on cam shaft position sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10131039, filed 2005-08, 36,000 milesAir bags: “Saturday 11/13 I was involved in an accident in which I sustained burns on my face and inside my mouth due to the emission of the powder contained in the airbags in a 2002 daewoo leganza air bag. I am missing work and am filing a complaint with the wi attorney general. This powder used in air bags, should not be harmful to people. This air bag, either had a hole in it or burst when it opened.”
NHTSA complaint #10100039, filed 2004-11Equipment: “2002 dodge caravan - air conditioner constantly leaks water in passenger side wheel well. Never able to be fixed. Air compressor had to be replaced june 2006 - not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10170576, filed 2006-10, 68,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,000 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V131002May 8, 2002Air bagsCovers: Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 1998–2002, Daewoo Lanos 1998–2002
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Recall details for the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos.
Other model years of the Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 | 47,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 20 | 57,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 27 | 60,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 10 | 73,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,000 miles and the middle half falls between 36,000 and 50,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.