Daewoo Lanos vs Toyota 4 Runner
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Daewoo Lanos | Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 502 | 1,234 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2002 | 1994–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 20 | 153 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 105 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 12 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 22.6% |
Daewoo Lanos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
292
58.2%
Airbags
84
16.7%
Brakes
38
7.6%
Electrical System
12
2.4%
Lights
10
2.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
1.8%
Suspension
7
1.4%
Steering
6
1.2%
Toyota 4 Runner by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
290
23.5%
Brakes
144
11.7%
Tires
139
11.3%
Suspension
100
8.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
97
7.9%
Airbags
50
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
49
4.0%
Electrical System
41
3.3%