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Owner report · 2000 model year

2000 Daewoo Lanos

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 144 of 209 complaints (69%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more crash reports (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 62 in 1999 to 209 in 2000.

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

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
209
Recall campaigns
6
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
  5. 302002

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine144 (69%)
  2. Airbags & Restraints34 (16%)
  3. Brakes18 (9%)
  4. Visibility & Lighting9 (4%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (4%)
  6. Electrical7 (3%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category19981999200020012002vs. 2000 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,400–2,6002,400–2,6002,400–2,6002,400–2,7002,400–2,700
Combined MPG24–2624–2624–2623–2623–26
City / Highway MPG20–23 / 31–3420–23 / 31–3320–23 / 31–3320–23 / 30–3320–23 / 30–33
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)342–370342–370342–370342–386342–386
Complaints filed56220912930Not compared
Recalls issued99654Not compared
Crash-involved complaints01862Not compared
Fire-involved complaints00411Not compared
Injuries reported05682Not compared
Deaths reported00300Not compared
Configurations compared44444

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 2000 Daewoo Lanos have?

6 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 2000 Daewoo Lanos?

Engine: 144 of 209 NHTSA complaints (69%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Daewoo Lanos get?

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

How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 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
Engine1440101
Transmission & Drivetrain50000
Fuel System31101
Electrical70200
Brakes181000
Steering41011
Suspension, Wheels & Tires81000
Airbags & Restraints344031
Driver Assistance & Speed Control20000
Body, Seats & Latches21010
Visibility & Lighting91030
Other40000

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 (6)

  • 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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Campaign 01V020000 · Jan 25, 2001

    Defect
    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.

  • 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.