2001 Daewoo Leganza recalls and problems

The 2001 Daewoo Leganza has 3 safety recalls and 128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Daewoo dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

128

Crashes / fires

4 / 1

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Daewoo Leganza vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 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.

2001 Daewoo Leganza problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5
Air Bags	5
Power Train	4
Suspension	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Electrical System	2
Service Brakes, Air	1
Seats	1
Visibility	1
Structure	1
Unknown or Other	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch — 2
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
Air Bags › Frontal — 2
Electrical System › Ignition — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 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 2001 Daewoo Leganza complaints

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

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 22,679 miles · reported Jul 13, 2006

Consumer complaint concerning the 2001 leganza reimbursement for camshaft sensor. The consumer had the camshaft sensor repair prior to recall notification. When the notice was received the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer indicated that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Exterior Lighting · at 30,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2005

Dt: while driving the brake lights did not illuminate when the brake pedal was applied. This was the 3rd time the lights went out. The consumer is unaware how long the brake light were out. The consumer did repair the problem.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Mar 25, 2005

Nhtsa recall campaign 04v357000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Three months after recall repairs were performed the problem recurred. Check engine light appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Mar 17, 2005

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor: vehicle engine check light illuminated while driving. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. Consumer contacted daewoo, who informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Mar 8, 2005

In september 2004 I received notification of a recall relating to the cam shaft position sensor in my 2001 daewoo leganza. The faulty device was supposed to cause the check engine warning light to illuminate (Which it did), and a burning smell and/or visible smoke (Which also occurred). The letter mentiond a range of VIN numbers of vehicles included in the recall and my car is well within that range. I took the car to an authorized service center for the repair and was told that, despite the fact that the problem resulting in this recall was exactly what was happening to my car, this was not a…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Daewoo Leganza have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Daewoo Leganza?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (110 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 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.