2000 Daewoo Leganza problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Leganza with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 77.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 8%.
Complaints237
Crashes6
Fires10
Injuries7
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 77.2% · 183
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.0% · 19
Air bags 3.0% · 7
Power train 2.5% · 6
Visibility 1.3% · 3
Unknown or other 1.3% · 3
Electrical system 1.3% · 3
Structure 1.3% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire, 7 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Daewoo Leganza in this data, 2000 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 51,000 miles.
In owners' own words
A recall(04v357000) has been issued for the cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to find an authorized dealer or get in contact with the manufacturer to repair the vehicle. Consumer states she attempted to call Daewoo everyday since september 13,2003. Please provide additional information. *Jb still unable to contact for information reguarding authorized service center. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 35,000 miles
The cam shaft position sensor malfunction in my 2000 Daewoo Leganza. My car is part of the recall (I checked vin on Daewoo website) but I did not receive a recall notification letter. I do not know where to go to for parts and repairs. All attempts at making contact with Daewoo have gone unanswered. I need help locating a repair shop to make necessary corrections to my vehicle. Engine and engine cooling
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer unable to get the dealer to honor this recall. Dealer informed the consumer that the sensor did not fall within the perimeter of the sensor lot numbers. Nothing on the recall notice reflected this information.*Ak recall campaign; the consumer stated that the check engine light came on and stayed on. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 31,596 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…