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Daewoo LANOS VIN Check

NHTSA holds 283 owner complaints on the Daewoo LANOS from 114 production runs; the worst run has 15, the typical one 2.5.

NHTSA complaint records · 283 complaints · 114 runs · 1998–2002 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported LANOS run is KLATA5260YB (2000 builds) with 15 complaints, 6× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 57% of reports; 2000 is the worst model year at 2.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for LANOS model years 1998–2002.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Daewoo LANOS has 114 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 16% of every LANOS complaint on file.

FIG.01·Daewoo LANOS — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KLATA5260YB••••••200015——
KLATA22611B••••••20019——
KLATA526XYB••••••20007——
KLATA2261YB••••••2000711
KLATA5261YB••••••20006——
KLATA5264YB••••••200061—
KLATA52671B••••••20015——
KLATA52601B••••••20015——
KLATA5269YB••••••20005——
KLATA2262YB••••••200051—
KLATA226XYB••••••20005——
KLATA5263YB••••••20005——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 102 LANOS runs has 5 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Daewoo LANOS the gap between build years is 2.8×: a 2000 car draws 2.8 complaints per run, a 1998 one 1.

FIG.02·Daewoo LANOS — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20021.119171
20012.382353
20002.8133487
19991.546301
1998133—
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2000 at 2.8 complaints per run; lightest is 1998 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 57% of everything Daewoo LANOS owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 179 of 283 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Daewoo LANOS — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine And Engine Cooling1791—
Air Bags605—
Service Brakes261—
Hydraulic251—
Electrical System8—2
Exterior Lighting62—
Suspension51—
Fuel System511
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Daewoo LANOS; the 6 below cover build years 1998 to 2002. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Daewoo LANOS — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
04V357000Engine And Engine Cooling1998–2002
02V131001Air Bags1998–2002
04V394000Engine And Engine Cooling1998–2002
02V131002Air Bags1998–2002
99V336001Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1998–2000
01V020000Electrical System:wiring2000–2001
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

04V357000 was opened in 2004 on cars built from 1998: 6 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 283 reports on the Daewoo LANOS, 4.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Daewoo LANOS — complaint severity
OutcomeDaewoo LANOSAll vehicles
Complaints filed2831,116,631
Involved a crash12 (4.2%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire4 (1.4%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1658,047
Deaths reported22,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Daewoo LANOS share of that is 283 complaints over 114 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.

Everything on the Daewoo LANOS
Recalls33 campaignsFuel economy26 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems437 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space12 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1997–2002

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Daewoo LANOS VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 283 NHTSA complaints from 114 LANOS runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which LANOS production run has the most complaints?

KLATA5260YB, a 2000 build, with 15 complaints. The typical LANOS run has 2.5.

Which LANOS years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2000 is heaviest at 2.8 complaints per run and 1998 lightest at 1.

How many LANOS complaints involve a crash?

4.2% of 283 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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