NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Daewoo Leganza; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling. Owners filed 220 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 04V394000 · 06 Aug 2004
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 04V357000 · 14 Jul 2004
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.daewoous.com.
Structure — Frame and membersCampaign 01V180000 · 31 May 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles exceed the maximum allowable head injury criterion value specified in the standard for passenger-side a-pillar target location.
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).
Remedy: Dealers will install padding to the a pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash. Owner notification began june 8, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine and engine cooling35 · 88%
Structure2 · 5%
Unknown or other2 · 5%
Service brakes2 · 5%
Hydraulic2 · 5%
Power train1 · 2%
Fuel system1 · 2%
Gasoline1 · 2%
When complaints were filed
200420
200511
20064
20071
20091
20101
20121
20191
From owner complaints
The engine head gasket blew out while driving for the second time after the dealership repaired it. The vehicle had to be towed once, but the problem had not been resolved. The consumer wanted to add as of 1/31/05 the dealership is still unable to resolve the failure. *ak this was a continual problem. *sc *jb
While driving 55 mph engine light illuminated. Then vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
The instrument panel padding is coming undone and separating from the structure. This is causing problems with the heat/air vents. Consumer is unable to control the air flow. The heating/air flow is causing visibility problem while driving, and air flow is constantly blowing into the driver's face while driving, and…
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to find a daewoo repair shop nor contact the number provided on the daewoo recall letter for customer service. *ak *tc
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.