2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico LEGANZA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
46,447 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 32 complaints (62.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Steering:Column | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 20; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Steering: 1; Steering:Column: 1; Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
2004: 8; 2005: 9; 2006: 9; 2007: 6
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10146371 · 2005-12-29 (December 29, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT DASHBOARD LIGHTS PROBLEM. THE LIGHTS WILL COME ON INDICATING DIFFERENT CODES OF THINGS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE BATTERY WILL GO DEAD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALER TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10150626 · 2006-02-19 (February 19, 2006)
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT MY 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA POTENTIALLY HAVING A BURNT CAM SHAFT SENSOR AND WIRING HARNESS. I UNDERTOOK THESE REPAIRS OUT OF MY OWN POCKET OVER ABOUT A 6 MONTH PERIOD. THEY COST APPROXIMATELY $416. I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE AFTER ALL REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE RECALL MENTIONED THAT I COULD FILE A COMPLAINT TO DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA 1055 WEST VICTORIA STREET COMPTON, CA 90220. I SUBMITTED THE CLAIM AND NEVER HEARD ONE WORD FROM THEM ABOUT MY CLAIM. I SUBMITTED THE CLAIM AGAIN AND STILL NO WORD. I AM NOT SURE HOW T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10150626 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158025 · 2006-05-22 (May 22, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110249 · 2005-02-10 (February 10, 2005)
IT BEGAN WITH THE STEERING WHEEL STICKING AND BECOMING DIFFICULT TO TURN. THEN THE BALL BEARINGS BEGAN FALLING OUT AND THAT MADE DRIVING EVEN HARDER. NOW, THE STEERING WHEEL POPS AND IS STILL DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT FEELS LIKE IT'S POPPING OUT OF PLACE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10110249 at NHTSA ↗