2001 Daewoo Leganza Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Daewoo Leganza, 85% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 47,014 miles. The words owners use most often: “position sensor” (73% of reports).
- 109engine and engine cooling complaints
- 47,014median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 76%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Position sensor: mentioned in 80 of 109 complaints (73%)
- Cam shaft: mentioned in 68 of 109 complaints (62%)
- Consumer concerning: mentioned in 18 of 109 complaints (17%)
- Regarding crank: mentioned in 8 of 109 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 109 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Daewoo Leganza engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Leganza | 11 | 61% | 64,541 |
| 2001 Leganza | 109 | 85% | 47,014 |
| 2000 Leganza | 183 | 83% | 50,000 |
| 1999 Leganza | 99 | 84% | 54,649 |
| 1998 Leganza | 3 | 60% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Daewoo Leganzas have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2001 Daewoo Leganza (85% of the 128 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Daewoo Leganza engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 47,014 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Daewoo Leganza?
The most frequent phrase is “position sensor”, in 80 of 109 complaints, followed by “cam shaft” (68).
See all 2001 Daewoo Leganza problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Leganza years.