Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 | −85% | 2 | Engine | Good |
| 2001 | 128 | 1.9× | 3 | Engine | Caution |
| 2000 | 220 | 3.2× | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
| 1999 | 118 | 1.6× | 3 | Engine | Caution |
| 1998 | 5 | −94% | 3 | Engine | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Leganza year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Daewoo Leganza problems
Latest Daewoo Leganza recalls
Engine and engine cooling
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.
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.
Engine and engine cooling
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.
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 dealer through their…
Structure › Frame and members
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install padding to the a pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash. Owner notification began June 8, 2001.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Daewoo Leganza should you avoid?
2000, 2001 and 1999 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Leganza years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2000.
What is the best year for the Daewoo Leganza?
1998 has the fewest complaints compared with other Leganza years at the same age, followed by 2002. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Daewoo Leganza problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (407), brakes (35) and air bags (19). Engine complaints peak in the 2000 model year.
How many recalls has the Daewoo Leganza had?
3 recalls across 1998–2002. The model year with the most is 1998. See all Daewoo Leganza recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.