Most common 2001 Daewoo Leganza problems
Share of the 128 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 →
2001 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 2001 Daewoo Leganza owners say
Engine & cooling all 109 →
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.
The consumer received recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. The consumer took the vehicle to auto zone where it was diagnosed with the proposed symptoms as described in the recall notice. Also, the consumer took the vehicle to a Daewoo dealer, and was told that there was nothing wrong with vehicle.
Brakes
Brake pads and ABS sensor need to be replaced. Steering shakes when braking for a stop. Brake and ABS light illuminated on the dashboard. Poor braking has resulted in extended stopping distance dealer notified of problem. Consumer was waiting for parts on back order. Also the front end of the vehicle shakes at any speed incuding the shaking when brakes are applied.
Was driving approximately 65 MPH. While applying the brakes to slow down, the brakes locked. This resulted in a front end collision. The cause of this is still undetermined.
Air bags
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. Even the police officer thought that they should.
While driving at various speeds and when applying the brakes tail lights failed. Also, air bag light would illuminate after starting the vehicle, air bag light would stay on the remainder of the time that vehicle was being operated. Dealership would be notified.
2001 Daewoo Leganza engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Daewoo Leganza a good car?
Based on 128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Leganza rates use caution: 1.9× 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 2001 Daewoo Leganza?
The engine & cooling — 109 complaints, 85% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cooling system. Next are the brakes (5) and air bags (5).
How many recalls does the 2001 Daewoo Leganza have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Daewoo Leganza problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 45,000 miles; 58% 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.