Owners have filed 138 complaints
about the 2001 Daewoo Leganza with NHTSA between 2002 and 2006.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 4 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 51
Against the median year of the Daewoo Leganza. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 26
5.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 58
34% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
36.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
714.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1736.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1429.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
48.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
12.1%
150,000+ miles
12.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2002peak 78Jul 2006
Recalls on the 2001 Daewoo Leganza
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
04V394000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
04V357000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
01V180000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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).
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20043504,219 units in Canada
Engine
On certain 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 camshaft position sensor wire harness. This could possibly cause an under hood fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensor and install an additional fuse.
Recall 20011501,433 units in Canada
Other
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 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. Consequently, in a crash, the front seat passenger could suffer increased head injury from contact with the passenger A pillar (forward most roof support). Correction: Dealers will install padding to the A pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Bellflower, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKES LOCKED. THIS RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CAUSE OF THIS IS STILL UNDETERMINED.
NHTSA complaint #10108648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Athol, MACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO WEATHER, AND HIT AN EXIT SIGN. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER.*AK
NHTSA complaint #10103912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flint, MIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HESITATION, LIGHT PULLING, SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, WHEN OPENING THE HOOD FIRE AND SMOKE BLAZE. I REMOVE MYSELF AND CHILDERN'S AWAY FROM THE CAR LEAVING THE HOOD UP.
NHTSA complaint #10081283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fargo, NDCrash
AIR BAGS
A 2001 DAEWOO LEGANZA(BELIEVE THAT IS THE MODEL) HIT MY PARKED PICK-UP. THE POLICE ESTIMATE THE VEHICLE WAS GOING ABOUT 40MPH. THE REASON I AM GETTING INVOLVED IS TO INFORM YOU THAT THE AIRBAGS IN THE DAEWOO DID NOT IMPLOY. EVEN THE POLICE OFFICER THOUGHT THAT THEY SHOULD.
NHTSA complaint #10072468 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Bragg, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM
NHTSA complaint #767136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 22,679 milesChicago, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE 2001 LEGANZA REIMBURSEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT SENSOR. *TS 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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesLompoc, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
DT: WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THIS WAS THE 3RD TIME THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER IS UNAWARE HOW LONG THE BRAKE LIGHT WERE OUT. THE CONSUMER DID REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10124844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ontario, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 CONCERNING CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THREE MONTHS AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED THE PROBLEM RECURRED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10115893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eatonton, GA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR: VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT CAM SHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DAEWOO, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10115304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST Louis, MO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
IN SEPTEMBER 2004 I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL RELATING TO THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR IN MY 2001 DAEWOO LEGANZA. THE FAULTY DEVICE WAS SUPPOSED TO CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE (WHICH IT DID), AND A BURNING SMELL AND/OR VISIBLE SMOKE (WHICH ALSO OCCURRED). THE LETTER MENTIOND A RANGE OF VIN NUMBERS OF VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND MY CAR IS WELL WITHIN THAT RANGE. I TOOK THE CAR TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR THE REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THAT, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE PROBLEM RESULTING IN THIS RECALL WAS EXACTLY WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO MY CAR, THIS WAS NOT A COVERED SERVICE BECAUSE THE LOT NUMBER OF THE PART THEY REMOVED WAS NOT WITHIN THE AFFECTED LOT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE LETTER I RECEIVED MADE NO MENTION OF SPECIFIC LOTS AFFECTED, BUT IT DID CLEARLY STATE, "THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU AT NO CHARGE..." I WAS CHARGED FOR THE SERVICE AND THE DAEWOO CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER REPRESENTATIVE CLAIMS NO LIABILITY FOR THE FAULTY PART AND REPAIRS WHEN I SPOKE TO THEM ON THE AFTERNOON OF MARCH 8,2005.
NHTSA complaint #10112733 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL SERVICE BUT WAS TOLD HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TC (RECALL#04V357000)
NHTSA complaint #10108946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bellflower, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKES LOCKED. THIS RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CAUSE OF THIS IS STILL UNDETERMINED.
NHTSA complaint #10108648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO PARTS AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10107362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unionspring, AL
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD CAME ON AND THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. *BF *SC
NHTSA complaint #10103944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unionspring, AL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD CAME ON AND THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. *BF *SC
NHTSA complaint #10103944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Athol, MACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO WEATHER, AND HIT AN EXIT SIGN. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER.*AK
NHTSA complaint #10103912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Richey, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THE SENSOR DID NOT MATCH THE LOT NUMBER. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT NOTHING IN THE RECALL NOTICE MENTIONED ANYTHING CONCERNING THE SENSOR LOT #.
NHTSA complaint #10102020 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 53,000 milesMerit, TX
SUSPENSION:FRONT
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WENT IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10101560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHEN THE DEALER FILED BANKRUPT THE VEHICLE HAD NO WARRANTY AT ALL. THE CONSUMER CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE RECALL SERVICE DONE.
NHTSA complaint #10101226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington Beach, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10099254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Martinville, LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. HOWEVER, CONSUMER HAD ALREADY HAD THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR REIMBURSEMENT, AND NO ONE HAD CONTACTED THE CONSUMER.
NHTSA complaint #10097875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mission Viejo, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V250001 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.
NHTSA complaint #10097818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Round Lake, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.
NHTSA complaint #10097669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hollister, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V435700) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.
NHTSA complaint #10097415 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesJackson, MI
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPPED . THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10097274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04 V 357 000/ CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/MIL: DEALER WILL NOT HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR LOT NUMBERS DID NOT MATCH. CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN THAT THIS INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SENSOR LOT NUMBER DOES NOT MENTION THAT INFORMATION IN THE RECALL NOTICE. *JB THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL TEST AND CURRENTLY THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAIN ON ALONG WITH BLINKING. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10097205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesWhite Bear Lake, MN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
A RECALL FOR THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS ISSUED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART HAD NOT DEVELOPED A CRACK, HOWEVER THE ENGINE LIGHT WA ON. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10097262 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 293,400 milesBells, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THERE WERE NO DEALERS AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIR TO THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. NHTSA RECALL 04V357000.
NHTSA complaint #10097053 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olive Hill, KY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO HAVE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RECALL 04V357000 PERFORMED BECAUSE THERE ARE NO DEALERS IN THEIR STATE.
NHTSA complaint #10096936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hazel Crest, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RECALL 04V357000, INDICATING THAT THE SENOR DID NOT FALL WITHIN THE RANGE LISTED. THE INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED ON THE RECALL LETTER. *JB THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO LOW INPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
NHTSA complaint #10096709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.