2001 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
- 128
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
86% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 128 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
86% · 110 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Service brakes
5% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Air bags
4% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
A 2001 Daewoo Leganza(Believe that is the model) hit my parked pick-up. The police estimate the vehicle was going about 40MPH. The reason I am getting involved is to inform you that the airbags in the Daewoo did not imploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-12
Power train
3% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and automatic transmission.
Suspension
2% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Show complaint excerpts
While traveling on highway the vehicle veered to the left and hit a guardrail. Vehicle runs hot, there is no air conditioning
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-20
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
2001 Daewoo Leganza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 110 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 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 2001 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 2001 Daewoo Leganza?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 86% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 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.