Daewoo Leganza Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 405 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Daewoo Leganza across 5 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (183). The words owners use most often: “position sensor” (65% of reports).
- 405engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 71%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 265 of 405 complaints (65%)
- Cam shaft: mentioned in 243 of 405 complaints (60%)
- Consumer concerning: mentioned in 63 of 405 complaints (16%)
- Unable locate: mentioned in 39 of 405 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 143 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 405 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 6 a fire.
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
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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.
The cam shaft position sensor malfunction in my 2000 daewoo leganza. My car is part of the recall (i checked vin on daewoo website) but i did not receive a recall notification letter. I do not know where to go to for parts and repairs. All attempts at making contact with daewoo have gone…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the fuel cap was not securely fastened and caused the failure. However, the check engine indicator continued to illuminate. She then had…
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…
Tl*- the contact took the 2000 daewoo leganza to the dealership to have nhtsa recall 04v35700 campaign id number: 04v357000 repairs on engine and engine cooling:cam shaft position sensor done. The dealer stated that they would charge him $135 for inspecting the vehicle if the vehicle did not fall…
1999 daewoo leganza, consumer would like to receive reimbursement for repair made prior to receiving recall notice. *kb the vehicle would crank but would not start. The dealer replaced a blown fuse for the pcm. Once the fuse was replaced the tech saw smoke coming from the cam sensor. The tech…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Daewoo Leganzas have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 405 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Daewoo Leganza. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Daewoo Leganza?
The most frequent phrase is “position sensor”, in 265 of 405 complaints, followed by “cam shaft” (243).
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