Daewoo Lanos 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II 75-106 hp problems
The Daewoo Lanos used the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II from 1997 to 2002 (Lanos 1.4 8v 75, Lanos 1.5 8v 86 and Lanos 1.5 16v 100). None of the documented faults of the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II affects the versions and years that this car used. Our verdict: “Buy”. It is the safest option among the documented engines of the Daewoo Lanos.
Engine score on this car
10.0 out of 10Good reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Lanos. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Daewoo Lanos
7.9 out of 10Good reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II
Safest optionGM Daewoo E-TEC II 1.4 and 1.6 16v (Lacetti/Optra and Aveo de primera generación) · Petrol
- Names
- Lanos 1.4 8v 75 · Lanos 1.5 8v 86 · Lanos 1.5 16v 100 · Lanos 1.6 16v 106
- Faults that affect it
- 0
Verdict for the version it uses
1.5 and 1.6 16v DOHC 100-106 hp (A15DMS/A16DMS, Daewoo Lanos and Nubira, 1997-2008)1997–2008 · 100–106 hp · A15DMS, A16DMS
BuyAuto Świat considers the Nubira's engines durable, with oil leaks from the rocker cover on high-mileage cars. AutoCentrum adds that the Lanos's 1.6 16-valve uses more oil, and that its parts and repairs cost more than those of the 8-valve.[4][6]
Faults that affect the Lanos
None of the documented faults of the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II affects the versions and years that the Lanos used.
Other engines and gearboxes of the Daewoo Lanos
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Daewoo Lanos outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesCorroded brake lines and brakes that seize with ageYes: corrosion of the brake lines appears as a serious defect on Lanos cars failing the Dutch APK every year from 1997 to 2003 (3% to 6%), and AutoCentrum says that braking effectiveness declines over time as moving parts seize.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyAirbag warning light on and ABS sensor faultsYes: at the Dutch APK, a fault in the airbag and seatbelt warning is a serious, recurring defect on Lanos cars from 1997 to 2000 (from 7% to 12%), and AutoCentrum cites problems with the ABS sensors and damp in the wiring under the driver's seat.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonSuspensionWorn steering ball joints and wheel bearings, and broken rear springsYes: Autozine records worn steering ball joints as a serious defect on Lanos cars failing the Dutch APK in every year from 1997 to 2003 (between 4% and 7%), and wheel bearing wear in almost all of them. AutoCentrum adds a knocking suspension and broken rear springs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Daewoo Lanos 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II 75-106 hp reliable?
The Daewoo Lanos used the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II from 1997 to 2002 (Lanos 1.4 8v 75, Lanos 1.5 8v 86 and Lanos 1.5 16v 100). None of the documented faults of the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II affects the versions and years that this car used. Our verdict: “Buy”. It is the safest option among the documented engines of the Daewoo Lanos.
Which engine should you choose for the Daewoo Lanos?
The safest option is the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II, with a «Buy» verdict.
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Sources
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- GM Family 1 engineWikipedia · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026
- Daewoo LanosWikipedia (en) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026
- Daewoo Lanos (motores, códigos y producción en Polonia)Wikipedia (pl) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
- Gdy koszty grają rolę - Daewoo/FSO Lanos (1997-2008)AutoCentrum.pl · Motoring press · published 4 January 2012 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
- Daewoo Lanos (motorizaciones, potencias y opiniones)AutoCentrum.pl · Owners' forum · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
- Daewoo Nubira: zwawa, pakowna i taniaAuto Świat · Motoring press · published 20 February 2006 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language