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Owner report · 1999 model year

1999 Daewoo Lanos

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 45 of 62 complaints (73%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Visibility & Lighting include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 5 in 1998 to 62 in 1999.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
62
Recall campaigns
9
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,400–$2,600
Combined MPG
24–26

Complaints by model year

  1. 51998
  2. 621999
  3. 2092000
  4. 1292001

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine45 (73%)
  2. Airbags & Restraints8 (13%)
  3. Brakes5 (8%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
  5. Body, Seats & Latches1 (2%)
  6. Driver Assistance & Speed Control1 (2%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category1998199920002001vs. 1999 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,400–2,6002,400–2,6002,400–2,6002,400–2,700
Combined MPG24–2624–2624–2623–26
City / Highway MPG20–23 / 31–3420–23 / 31–3320–23 / 31–3320–23 / 30–33
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)342–370342–370342–370342–386
Complaints filed562209129Not compared
Recalls issued9965Not compared
Crash-involved complaints0186Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0041Not compared
Injuries reported0568Not compared
Deaths reported0030Not compared
Configurations compared4444

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1999 Daewoo Lanos have?

9 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1999 Daewoo Lanos?

Engine: 45 of 62 NHTSA complaints (73%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Daewoo Lanos get?

EPA rates it 24–26 MPG combined across 4 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1999 Daewoo Lanos?

EPA estimates $2,400–$2,600 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd41.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars21 mpg33 mpg (high)25 mpg$2,500355 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd41.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars23 mpg (high)32 mpg26 mpg (high)$2,400 (low)342 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars20 mpg (low)31 mpg (low)24 mpg (low)$2,600 (high)370 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars23 mpg (high)33 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)$2,400 (low)342 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine450000
Transmission & Drivetrain10000
Fuel System10000
Electrical10000
Brakes50000
Steering10000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires20000
Airbags & Restraints80000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control10000
Body, Seats & Latches10000
Visibility & Lighting11050
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (9)

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    Campaign 04V394000 · Aug 6, 2004

    Defect
    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.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    Campaign 04V357000 · Jul 14, 2004

    Defect
    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.

  • AIR BAGS

    Campaign 02V131001 · May 8, 2002

    Defect
    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.

  • AIR BAGS

    Campaign 02V131002 · May 8, 2002

    Defect
    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.

  • WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

    Campaign 99V336001 · Nov 30, 1999

    Defect
    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.

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Campaign 99V090002 · Jun 1, 1999

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." INCORRECT POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PAD TO THE REAR, INSTEAD OF THE MIDDLE, OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    Campaign 99V090000 · Apr 27, 1999

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." INCORRECT POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PAD TO THE REAR, INSTEAD OF THE MIDDLE, OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.

  • STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    Campaign 98V305001 · Dec 15, 1998

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BECOME DAMAGED FROM OVER-ROTATION.
    Consequence
    IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING STEERING WHEEL WITH A REVISED VERSION.

  • STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    Campaign 98V305000 · Dec 1, 1998

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS. THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER BUSHING CONNECTING THE STEERING WHEEL HUB TO THE STEERING COLUMN CAN SLIP.
    Consequence
    IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY AND LOOSENESS OF THE VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING STEERING WHEEL WITH A REVISED VERSION.