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2000 Daewoo Lanos: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Daewoo Lanos, most recently filed August 2004. Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 6campaigns 2 engine · 2 air bag · 1 electrical Source: NHTSA Complaints 209filed Owner reports, 1998–2002 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 26mpg combined $2,512/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 1.5 L 4-cyl· 5-speed manual 4 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (6)

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Daewoo Lanos. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2000 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V394000 Filed Aug 6, 2004

DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR & LAMP

Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO PUERTO RICO AT 1-877-362-1234 OPTION 6.
Repair progress not yet reported4,305 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V394000
Listed for 2000 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V357000 Filed Jul 14, 2004

DAEWOO\CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS/MIL

Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, OPTION 6, OR FIND A LOCAL DEALER THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.
Repair progress not yet reported11,576 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V357000
Listed for 2000 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V131001 Filed May 8, 2002

DAEWOO AMERICA/FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
Summary
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY ABSORBING AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.
Repair progress not yet reported56,912 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V131001
Listed for 2000 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V131002 Filed May 8, 2002

DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO/FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
Summary
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY ABSORBING AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.
Repair progress not yet reported13,103 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V131002
Listed for 2000 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V020000 Filed Jan 25, 2001

DAEWOO/WIRE HARNESS

Electrical system · wiring
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED BENEATH THE CARPET IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AREA, CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY PASSENGER TRAFFIC AS THE WIRE HARNESS IS RUBBED AGAINST A BODY SEAM IN THE FLOOR PANEL.
Consequence
WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE WIRE HARNESS AND ATTACH IT PERMANENTLY IN A LOCATION WHERE THE WIRE HARNESS CANNOT BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-463-2396.
Repair progress not yet reported27,884 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V020000
Listed for 2000 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V336001 Filed Nov 30, 1999

DAEWOO/ALLOY WHEELS

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THESE WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE STEEL BUSHING INSERTS AROUND THE WHEEL BOLT OPENINGS, ALLOWING FRICTION BETWEEN THE WHEEL BOLT SEATS AND THE WHEEL BOLTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BOLTS LOOSENING DURING HARD BRAKING.
Consequence
THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Repair progress not yet reported2,811 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V336001

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Owner complaints (209)

209 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.

8involved a crash
4involved a fire
6injuries reported
3deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Daewoo Lanos, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 209.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2000 compares with other Lanos years

Best and worst Lanos years →
5 62 209 129 30
19981999200020012002
This year (2000)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined

26
mpg combined
23
city
32
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,600
CO₂ tailpipe
342 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,512per year
$209per month
577gallons a year

Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2000 Daewoo Lanos configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive23 / 32 / 26$2,600342
1.6 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive23 / 33 / 26$2,600342
1.5 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 33 / 25$2,700356
1.6 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive20 / 31 / 24$2,800370

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.

All Lanos years

Where to next

Which Lanos years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2001 Daewoo Lanos report129 complaints · 5 campaigns →1999 Daewoo Lanos report62 complaints · 9 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2000 Daewoo Lanos FAQ

How many recalls does the 2000 Daewoo Lanos have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 04V394000 (engine), 04V357000 (engine), 02V131001 (air bag), 02V131002 (air bag), 01V020000 (electrical), 99V336001 (wheel). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2000 Daewoo Lanos problems?

Owners filed 209 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (144), Air bags (33), Service brakes (18) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2000 Daewoo Lanos get?

EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 23 city, 32 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2000 Lanos compare with other years?

Among the 1998–2002 Daewoo Lanos model years at least five years old, the 1998 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2000 the most (209). The 2000 drew 209. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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