AI Damage1998 Daewoo Lanos: common problems
Owners of the 1998 Daewoo Lanos filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 40% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 20% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 1.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer refused to do the work properly. Service manager was feliz nabarrette jr.
Consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose, however there was no dealer available.
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.
I need air conditioner here in p.r., please helpme find something to fix this early.
Front brake disc has rusted and has been changed on three occasions. Also, the brake pads are prematurely wearing. When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lanos has 87 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Daewoo Lanos?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, service brakes, equipment. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (20%), rust, corrosion (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 Daewoo Lanos?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1998 Daewoo Lanos from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1998 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.