FaultScore

2002 Daewoo Leganza engine problems

11 of the 20 complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Leganza are about the engine — 55% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 64,541 miles.

F

11

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Engine AND Engine Cooling 9 81.8%
Gasoline 1 9.1%
Cooling System 1 9.1%

Engine & Cooling across every Daewoo Leganza year

1999 100 24.7%
2000 184 45.4%
2001 110 27.2%
2002 11 2.7%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 101,082 miles Sacramento, CA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAEWOO LEGANZA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT A LOCAL AUTO SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT NEW CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS WERE NEEDED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT ALTHOUGH HIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE SAME YEAR, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V394000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 101,082.

NHTSA complaint #10225517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Frederick, MD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V394000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO DEALERS IN HIS AREA WOULD DO THE RECALL REPAIR WORK WITHOUT PAYMENT. CONSUMER HAD TO ORDER PARTS FROM CALIFORNIA AND PAY FOR THE RECALL WORK. THE LETTER STATED THAT CONSUMER WOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR RECALL REPAIR WORK. CONSUMER SENT IN HIS RECEIPTS FOR RECALL REIMBURSSMENT ON FEBRUARY 9, 2005. HE HAS NOT HEARD FROM DAEWOO, AND WAS CONCERNED HE WILL NOT GET REIMBURSED.

NHTSA complaint #10126202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Nitro, WV

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WINDOW MOTOR DID NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED DEALER PROMISED TO FIX IT BUT NEVER DID.

NHTSA complaint #10103194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Avon, OH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #04V357000 FOR CAM SHAFT SENSOR. THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL. THEY STATED THE PART WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #10096711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tallassee, AL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.

NHTSA complaint #10094791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mars Hill, ME

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONSUMER RECEIVED, NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 REGARDING CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO DEALERSHIP WAS AVAILABLE, THE FOLLOWING DEALERSHIP IN THAT AREA WAS CLOSED. COOPER DAEWOO, ADDRESS: 5022 COMMERCIAL DRIVE NEW YORK MILLS , NY 13413 . PHONE: 315-768-1818.

NHTSA complaint #10094472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tacoma, WA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONSUMER RECIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.

NHTSA complaint #10094332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Stuart, FL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.

NHTSA complaint #10094334 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Great Falls, MT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATEED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. ALSO, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL 04V357000. PROBLEMS HAVE NOT YET BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER IFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #10092482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 28,000 miles Pacoima, CA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONSUMER STATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED SLOWLY. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR.

NHTSA complaint #10091804 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Scramento, CA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE STALLED OUT. NLM

NHTSA complaint #8006588 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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