2002 Daewoo Leganza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Leganza years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Daewoo Leganza. That ranks 4th out of 5 Leganza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (11 complaints, 61%), typically at around 64,541 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 11 | 61% | 64,541 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 17% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 125,801 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Daewoo Leganza recalls (2)
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.
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.
Tire sidewall bubble. Tire first started making noise and vibrating for approx. 400 miles before failure. Had mechanic check and he said it was simply wear. The failure occurred on freeway at 65 miles an hour causing major shaking and control issues. Tires are rotated regularly but community tire…
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…
Dt*: the contact stated that the airbag light illuminated on a consistent bases. The dealer was contacted and could not determined the problem. There were no recalls on this vehicle. Complaints were found on the nhtsa website pertaining to air bags: frontal: sensor/control module. Year: 2002…
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…
The passenger's face was severely burned by the chemicals/powder in the air bag when it deployed. *nm *jb
Other Daewoo Leganza years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 | 2 |
| 2001 Leganza | 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 2002 Daewoo Leganza?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Daewoo Leganza?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.