2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico LeganzaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza has problems

32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling230
Electrical system30
Structure20
Steering10
Tires10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 01V-180 · May 31, 2001 · 1,763 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Daewoo Puerto Rico.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Leganza year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Leganza median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Leganza owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO EXUDE A BURNING SMELL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE FAILURES REPAIRED. TO DATE, SHE HAS SPENT OVER $1,400…
Complaint 10197351 · Jul 24, 2007 · 83,000 miles
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA. SHE STATED THAT THEREWAS A SAFETY RECALL AND IT APPLIED TO THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER THEY WILL ONLY REPLACE THE HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE, ONE COULD SEE THAT THE WIRES WERE BEGINNING TO MELT, BUT NOT THE CAMSHAFT THAT IT WAS ATTACHED TO, WHICH NO LONGER HAD…
Complaint 10186722 · Apr 2, 2007 · 80,000 miles
I HAVE A DILEMMA WITH MY CAR... I BOUGHT MY CAR BACK IN OCT 2006 AND FOR THE PAST 5 MON MY CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN ON ME MORE THAN 5 TIMES, I'VE GOTTEN IT TOWED MORE THE 3 TIMES DUE TO IT HAS CONTINUOUSLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RODE AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP. THE COMPANY THAT SOLD ME THE CAR IS…
Complaint 10186637 · Mar 31, 2007

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