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2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico LeganzaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints343 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage61kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza has problems

34 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 cooling281
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Air bags11
Structure10
Power train10
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

2001 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.

Mileage at failure

When do engine and engine cooling problems start?

61kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 21 engine and engine cooling complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles21under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2001 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.

IN SEPTEMBER 2004 MY 2001 DAEWOO LEGANZA WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PUTTING THE KEY INSIDE THE SLOT ON THE GEARSHIFT PANEL. I WOULD HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL THEN START THE CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON ALSO AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I TOOK IT GERALD JONES IN AUGUSTA, GA. I…
Complaint 10206002 · Oct 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DAEWOO LEGANZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM SHAFT SENSORS AS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V394000). THE FAILURE RECURRED, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO…
Complaint 10205327 · Oct 10, 2007 · 60,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DAEWOO LEGANZA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED OR REPLACED THE SENSOR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
Complaint 10198751 · Aug 7, 2007

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