2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza Problems
- Complaints
- 34filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles, 25 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 28 complaints (82% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and air bags (1). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling28 82%
- Brakes3 8.8%
- Air bags1 2.9%
- Electrical system1 2.9%
- Other or unknown1 2.9%
- Body and structure1 2.9%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Engine light came on and stayed on for about 10 hours then went off. Driver's side tail light is a darker color than all of the others. The shifter button came out and now I am unable to put the vehicle into gear most of the time. The vehicle was leaking oil when I got it.”
NHTSA complaint #10159049, filed 2006-06, 64,978 milesBrakes: “Tensioner pulley broke and caused vehicle to stop suddenly because it threw timing belt, also messed up heads and valves so needs a whole new motor. Brakes and rotors replaced so many times!!! Noxious smell through air conditioner vent, leakage onto carpet causing mold and mildew build up. Not able to find parts!”
NHTSA complaint #10095784, filed 2004-10, 92,000 milesElectrical system: “Received a recall notice on my car a daewoo Leganza 01, back in july, called the local service provider given, regal in lakeland, they told me quickly and rudely that these parts were not available, call back in a few weeks, called back aug 3, and spoke with mike, which again said the parts still are not in keep calling back and checking for parts, then I call today 9-20, to see if parts are in, the guy said that the parts had always been in so he wasn't sure why they would have said that, but then he proceeded to tell me that there computers were down and I could call back in a few hours…”
NHTSA complaint #10168876, filed 2006-09Mileage when problems were reported
32% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,750 and 67,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 01V180001May 31, 2001Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza 1998–2001
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, located in puerto rico, guam and the american samoa, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles exceed the maximum allowable head injury…
Recall details for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza.
Other model years of the Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 34 | 59,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 32 | 46,446 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 11 | 71,437 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 28 complaints (82% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza reported?
Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,000 miles and the middle half falls between 32,750 and 67,500 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.