1998 Daewoo Lanos Recalls, Complaints & Specs
9 safety recalls list the 1998 Daewoo Lanos, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
9 safety recalls for the 1998 Daewoo Lanos
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
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.
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
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…
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Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
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…
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Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
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…
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
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Air bags: side/window
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.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
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Door (structure)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans located in puerto rico. The steering wheel can become damaged from over-rotation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans. The steering wheel center bushing connecting the steering wheel hub to the steering column can slip.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Daewoo Lanos have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer refused to do the work properly. Service manager was feliz nabarrette jr. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 3, 2004 · Engine and engine cooling
“Consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose, however there was no dealer available. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 20, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Daewoo Lanos. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 20–23 / 31–34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5/1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Daewoo Lanos model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Daewoo Lanos model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Daewoo Lanos | 9 | 5 |
| 1999 Daewoo Lanos | 9 | 62 |
| 2000 Daewoo Lanos | 6 | 209 |
| 2001 Daewoo Lanos | 5 | 129 |
| 2002 Daewoo Lanos | 4 | 30 |
Checking a specific 1998 Daewoo Lanos
How do I know if my 1998 Daewoo Lanos has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 1998 Daewoo Lanos; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Daewoo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V131001).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Daewoo models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.