2001 Daewoo LEGANZA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
128 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
45,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 45 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 99 of 128 complaints (77.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 4.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 0.8% |
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 | 99 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 10 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 99; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 10; Air Bags: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Suspension: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 16 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 13 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 16; 50,000 to 74,999: 13; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 83 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 110 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2002: 7; 2003: 1; 2004: 110; 2005: 9; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10042363 · 2003-10-06 (October 6, 2003)
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.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058892 · 2004-02-24 (February 24, 2004)
CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF "PARK". HAVE TO TAKE KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND PUT IT INTO "SHIFTLOCK RELEASE," PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN YOU CAN START THE CAR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 39,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10058892 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072468 · 2004-05-12 (May 12, 2004)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10072468 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081283 · 2004-07-18 (July 18, 2004)
HESITATION, LIGHT PULLING, SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, WHEN OPENING THE HOOD FIRE AND SMOKE BLAZE. I REMOVE MYSELF AND CHILDERN'S AWAY FROM THE CAR LEAVING THE HOOD UP.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10081283 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10090490 · 2004-09-06 (September 6, 2004)
BRAKING PEDAL SHAKES WHEN STOPPING. SOMETIMES THE BRAKE IS HARD TO PUSH DOWN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10090490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091831 · 2004-09-10 (September 10, 2004)
THE CAM POSITION SENSOR SWITCH FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO PASS THE STATE INSPECTION. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 47,028 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092044 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 REGARDING CRAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. COMPANY WAS OUT BUSINESS. NO DEALERSHIP WAS AVAILABLE. THE PHONE PROVIDED IN THE LETTER WAS NOT WORKING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092044 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092046 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE BURNT RUBBER. CONSUMER STATED SHE WISHED TO BE REIMBURSED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10092046 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V180000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 2001-05-31 (May 31, 2001)
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.
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PADDING TO THE A PILLAR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-463-2396.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V357000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-07-14 (July 14, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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 WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V394000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-08-06 (August 6, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗