2001 Daewoo Leganza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Leganza years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Daewoo Leganza. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Leganza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (109 complaints, 85%), typically at around 47,014 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 128owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Daewoo Leganza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 109 | 85% | 47,014 | “position sensor” (73%) | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Daewoo Leganza recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Fix: 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 cooling
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.
Fix: 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 members
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).
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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 *nm
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…
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…
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…
Other Daewoo Leganza years
← 2000 Leganza · 2002 Leganza →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Leganza | 18 | 2 |
| 2001 | 128 | 3 |
| 2000 Leganza | 220 | 3 |
| 1999 Leganza | 118 | 3 |
| 1998 Leganza | 5 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Daewoo Leganza?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 109 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Daewoo Leganza?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Daewoo Leganza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Leganza model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.