2000 Daewoo Leganza recalls and problems

The 2000 Daewoo Leganza has 3 safety recalls and 220 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Daewoo dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

220

Crashes / fires

5 / 7

Injuries / deaths

7 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Daewoo Leganza vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Daewoo Leganza recalls

Recall 04V-394: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Aug 6, 2004 · 4,305 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

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.

Recall 04V-357: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jul 14, 2004 · 11,576 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

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.

Recall 01V-180: Structure

Reported May 31, 2001 · 58,691 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

Problem: 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 injury criterion value specified in the standard for passenger-side a-pillar target location.

Risk: Consequently, in a crash, the front seat passenger could suffer increased head injury from contact with the passenger a pillar (Forward most roof support).

Fix: 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 upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.

2000 Daewoo Leganza problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	183
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	19
Air Bags	7
Power Train	6
Electrical System	3
Unknown or Other	3
Visibility	3
Structure	3
Equipment	2
Suspension	2
Seat Belts	1
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 28
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 9
Air Bags › Frontal — 6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 6
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 3
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Daewoo Leganza complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 92,151 miles · reported Jun 12, 2019

We where sold a car and later found out that it had been recalled and now we don't know who to get a hold of to have it fixed because there is no longer a daewoo manufacturer or dealership and the car lot we bought it from will not fix it or take it back

Structure · at 193,000 miles · reported Feb 14, 2012

The contact owns a 2000 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was covered with severe rust. The dealer told the contact that the vehicle was no longer safe to drive. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 193,000 and the current mileage was 196,000. Updated 03/09/12

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Mar 30, 2010

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 unanswered. I need help locating a repair shop to make necessary corrections to my vehicle.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 5,000 miles · reported Mar 23, 2009

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 the vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign id numbers 04v357000 and 04v394000 (Engine and engine cooling), but the check engine warning indicator continued to illuminate. A diagnostic was performed, which produced error code po342 that pertained to the camshaft sensor. The manufacturer stated that…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 50,000 miles · reported Feb 22, 2007

- 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 within the set of lot numbers, between 1000 lot number or 2321 lot number, which would cover the total cost of the repair. The contact was concerned because he thought that under the recall they were obligated to inspect the vehicle for free. The current mileage was 50000. There has been no failure to…

Other Daewoo Leganza years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Daewoo Leganza have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Daewoo Leganza: 04V-394 (engine and engine cooling), 04V-357 (engine and engine cooling), 01V-180 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Daewoo Leganza?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (183 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (19). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,200 miles.

Are Daewoo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Daewoo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.