Most common 2000 Daewoo Leganza problems
Share of the 220 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Daewoo Leganza complaints by model year
Best Leganza years: 1998, 2002. Years to avoid: 2000, 2001, 1999. Compare all years →
2000 Daewoo Leganza recalls (3)
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.
What 2000 Daewoo Leganza owners say
Engine & cooling all 184 →
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
Consumer backed out of the driveway and smelled something burning. Vehicle would not restart, and was towed to the dealer, who discovered that the cam shaft sensor burned out, burning the gaskets/timing chain, and wiring harness.
Brakes
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.
2000 Daewoo Leganza check engine light illuminated. Engine made noise and died. When the check engine light illuminated the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer different parts were replaced but the light would return. The vehicle was returned to the dealer several time for about a year and a half but the problem always returned. The consumer has had a difficult time getting the recalled camshaft position sensor replaced. The dealer had no parts available to replace the part. The gear shifter became stuck in park. The dealer replaced the brake switch. The vehicle caught on fire under the manifold.
Air bags
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.
While traveling 30-35mph had rearended another vehcle. Front end had smashed inward. Air bags failed to deploy. Driver was injured. Had hit head on sunvisor. Had emergency treatment and was released. Vehicle was towed, and considered totaled.
2000 Daewoo Leganza engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Daewoo Leganza a good car?
Based on 220 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Leganza rates avoid: 3.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Leganza at the same age. It is one of the Leganza years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Daewoo Leganza?
The engine & cooling — 184 complaints, 84% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cooling system. Next are the brakes (19) and air bags (7).
How many recalls does the 2000 Daewoo Leganza have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2000 Daewoo Leganza, the most recent from August 6, 2004 (engine and engine cooling). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Daewoo Leganza?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 2001 and 1999. See the full Daewoo Leganza years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Daewoo Leganza problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 49% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.