2000 Daewoo Leganza Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Daewoo Leganza, 9% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When attempting to stop brake pedal descended to the floor. This resulted in extended stopping distance. Dealer stated the front rotors were warped. Consumer stated the front rotor were repaired twice, and the rear rotors were repaired three times.”
NHTSA complaint #10090094, filed 2004-08, 43,000 miles“Brakes locked on vehicle prior to impact with another vehicle >40 MPH and neither front airbag deployed during or after impact. Vehicle was totalled by insurance company due to unavailability of replacement parts. Damage estimate >$5000.”
NHTSA complaint #10005474, filed 2003-02, 65,000 miles“I have constant problems with the brakes, they wear out quickly. Recently had alternator replaced in aug. 2003 and now the sensor valve caught fire and burned up the wire harness, valves, valve cover, timing belt, serpentine belt. $1400 of work to be done and no guarantee that extended warranty will cover. Whenever I did take it to the dealer for a complaint, they would always say they couldn't find a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10038997, filed 2003-09“1.) transmission will not shift for 10-15 min. Resulting in high RPM during that time frame. 2.) exhaust fumes are entering car interior and vehicle windows must be rolled down in order to provide non-lethal oxygen supply for occupants 3.) ABS system works intermitentlly accompanied by excessive brake wear.”
NHTSA complaint #10058581, filed 2004-02“Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer could not find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter to Daewoo customer service to do recall repairs. Brakes squeeling on vehicle. Recall done on 09/27/2004 as well as the air bag recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10094003, filed 2004-11Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Daewoo Leganza
183 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Daewoo Leganza
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.
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