2000 Daewoo Leganza
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 220
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
83% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 220 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 118 |
| 2000 | 220 |
| 2001 | 128 |
| 2002 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
83% · 183 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and engine.
Service brakes
9% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Air bags
3% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Brakes locked on vehicle prior to impact with another vehicle >40 MPH and neither front airbag deployed during or after impact. Vehicle was totalled by insurance company due to unavailability of replacement parts. Damage estimate >$5000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-07
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Front crash at 40 MPH, neither airbag deployed. No injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-22
No summary listed for above vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-20
Power train
3% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift assembly.
Visibility
1% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and exterior.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-06-08Structure01V180000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2004-09-07Engine and engine cooling04V357000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2004-09-29Engine and engine cooling04V394000 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…
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Daewoo Leganza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 183 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V180000 · Structure
- Recall 04V357000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 04V394000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Daewoo Leganza reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Daewoo Leganza?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 83% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Daewoo Leganza have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.