Total Complaints
69 filings
DAEWOO LANOS · model year
1999 DAEWOO LANOS
69 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999DAEWOOLANOS carries 69 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 LANOS is engine and engine cooling with 34 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:cooling system (10) and air bags (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
No open NHTSA investigation overlaps the 1999 LANOS in the current dataset. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
69
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 34 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 10 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050302AIR BAGS
CONSUMER RECEIVED FOUR RECALL LETTERS 02V131001 CONCERNING AIR BAGS, 04V357000 AND 04V394000 CONCERNING ENGINE FAILURE, AND 99V336001 REGARDING DEFECTIVE WHEELS. WHEN TAKEN TO GET THESE DEFECTS SERVICED ON 2/24/05 DEALER HAD NO PARTS. A RENTAL FEE WAS PROVIDED, BUT DEALER STILL HAD NO PARTS. *AK
20050302ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED FOUR RECALL LETTERS 02V131001 CONCERNING AIR BAGS, 04V357000 AND 04V394000 CONCERNING ENGINE FAILURE, AND 99V336001 REGARDING DEFECTIVE WHEELS. WHEN TAKEN TO GET THESE DEFECTS SERVICED ON 2/24/05 DEALER HAD NO PARTS. A RENTAL FEE WAS PROVIDED, BUT DEALER STILL HAD NO PARTS. *AK
20050302WHEELS
CONSUMER RECEIVED FOUR RECALL LETTERS 02V131001 CONCERNING AIR BAGS, 04V357000 AND 04V394000 CONCERNING ENGINE FAILURE, AND 99V336001 REGARDING DEFECTIVE WHEELS. WHEN TAKEN TO GET THESE DEFECTS SERVICED ON 2/24/05 DEALER HAD NO PARTS. A RENTAL FEE WAS PROVIDED, BUT DEALER STILL HAD NO PARTS. *AK
20041109ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR . DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
20041103ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
20041102SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED(02V257001) REGARDING THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WAS NO DEALER IN THE AREA TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB
20041101ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA 04V35700 ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
20041101SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) REGARDING THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WAS NO DEALER AVAILABLE IN THE AREA TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB
20041027SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V257001 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
20041025UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH TWO RECALLS INCLUDING RECALL# 02V131002. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL AT GETTING THE DEALERS TO PERFORM THE RECALLS. *SC
20041012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA RECALL 04V35700 ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JB *SC
20041007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION SZENSOR, AND RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. NO DAEWOO DEALERSHIP WITHIN A 100 MILE RADIUS OF STERLING, CO.*AK
20041007AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION SZENSOR, AND RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. NO DAEWOO DEALERSHIP WITHIN A 100 MILE RADIUS OF STERLING, CO.*AK
20041007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *AK
20041007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER CHARGED FOR THE RECALL.*AK
20041006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
RECALL 04V357000 FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS ISSUED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK
Mileage: 52,702
20041005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T WANT TO DO IT. *AK *SC
20041004AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 FOR AIR BAG FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
20041004AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
20041001ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 DAEWOO LANOS have?▼
The 1999 DAEWOO LANOS has 69 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 DAEWOO LANOS?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 DAEWOO LANOS is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 34 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM and AIR BAGS.
Is the 1999 DAEWOO LANOS safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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