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Daewoo Lanos Problems

The Daewoo Lanos is a subcompact car produced from 1997-2002 that offered basic transportation at entry-level pricing. With 1,004 complaints on record, the Lanos has issues primarily involving engine cooling and air bag concerns. As Daewoo's smallest offering, the Lanos prioritized affordability over refinement. Parts availability has become extremely challenging since Daewoo's bankruptcy, making continued ownership difficult.

1,004
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
5
Model Years
8
Reported Deaths
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1998 2002

Common Problem Categories

Engine And Engine Cooling 580
Air Bags 168
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74
Electrical System 24
Power Train 18

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2002 70 0 4 2 Good
2001 294 0 14 2 Average
2000 492 0 20 8 Below Average
1999 138 0 2 0 Average
1998 10 0 0 0 Good

Daewoo Lanos Years to Avoid

2000, 2001, 1999

Best Daewoo Lanos Years

1998, 2002, 1999

Frequently Asked Questions