Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2001 Daewoo Leganza owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/MIL: the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall. The dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle did not need the part. The consumer has a concern about this issue and would like NHTSA to look into this matter. Please provide any further information.
The dealership was refusing to honor the cam shaft position sensor recall 04V357000, because they were indicating that the part was not part of the recalled parts. Also, there were fumes that were coming into the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. There was no leak in the exhaust pipe.
Recall 03V357000 was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. Conumer stated theat dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall because the parts serial number was not included. However, the VIN was included in the recall.
Engine light was on. Dealer refused to repair the cam shaft sensor recall 04V357000. Even though the consumer received the recall letter, the dealer stated the consumers vehicle had to have a certain part number.
A recall for the cam shaft position sensor was issued. The dealer refused to honor the recall because the part had not developed a crack, however the engine light wa on. Please provide additional information.
Owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer because the vehicle did not start. Owner says that the dealer flat out refused to assist her. The vehicle was under warranty when the defect originated.
The consumer was unable to find a dealership or contact the number provided on the recall letter for Daewoo customer service. Recall#04V357000 camshaft position sensor. Please provide more information.
The consumer was unable to find a dealership or contact the number provided on the recall letter for Daewoo customer service. Recall#04V357000 camshaft position sensor. Please provide more information.
Related 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…
Engine complaints in other Leganza years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2001 Daewoo Leganza?
NHTSA has 109 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2001 Daewoo Leganza, 85% of the model year's 128 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 Daewoo Leganza engine problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 04V-394 (engine and engine cooling, Aug 6, 2004); NHTSA recall 04V-357 (engine and engine cooling, Jul 14, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2001 Daewoo Leganza engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 47,000 miles, and 23% before 25,000 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.