2001 Daewoo LeganzaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 128 owner complaints about the 2001 Daewoo Leganza, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2001 Daewoo Leganza

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2006. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Daewoo Leganza has problems

128 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 cooling1090
Air bags52
Power train40
Service brakes, hydraulic42
Suspension30
Exterior lighting30
Electrical system21
Visibility10
Seats10
3 other systems30

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

3 recalls

2001 Daewoo 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 · 58,691 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.

Mileage at failure

When do engine and engine cooling problems start?

47kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 40 engine and engine cooling complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 35% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
10under 30k miles38under 100k miles2100k 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

'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2001 Daewoo Leganza safety ratings

2001 Daewoo Leganza 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2001 Daewoo Leganza side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Leganza owners report

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

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE 2001 LEGANZA REIMBURSEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT SENSOR. *TS THE CONSUMER HAD THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR REPAIR PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. WHEN THE NOTICE WAS RECEIVED THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED…
Complaint 10163671 · Jul 13, 2006 · 22,679 miles
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 CONCERNING CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THREE MONTHS AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED THE PROBLEM RECURRED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR…
Complaint 10115893 · Mar 25, 2005
RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR: VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT CAM SHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DAEWOO, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10115304 · Mar 17, 2005

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