Daewoo Leganza Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 489 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Daewoo Leganza (1998–2002) that have at least 5 complaints. 2000 has the most, with 220. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (405 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Leganza model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 | 70,541 | 2 | 0 | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 128 | 45,000 | 3 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 220 | 50,100 | 3 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 118 | 50,549 | 3 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 5 | — | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling405 81%
- Brakes35 7.0%
- Air bags19 3.8%
- Transmission and drivetrain13 2.6%
- Electrical system13 2.6%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)6 1.2%
- Suspension6 1.2%
- Other or unknown6 1.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2000: “We where sold a car and later found out that it had been recalled and now we don't know who to get a hold of to have it fixed because there is no longer a Daewoo manufacturer or dealership and the car lot we bought it from will not fix it or take it back”
NHTSA complaint #11219542, filed 2019-06, 92,151 miles2001: “Consumer complaint concerning the 2001 Leganza reimbursement for camshaft sensor. 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 in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10163671, filed 2006-07, 22,679 miles1999: “Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor from the manufacturer and went to the dealer to have the vehicle serviced. The service manager told consumer that she must pay $107.95 for another part because that was not the part of the recall. Service manager was not going into detail as to why this fee was to be paid.”
NHTSA complaint #10094478, filed 2004-09, 76,626 milesOther Daewoo models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology