2002 Daewoo LEGANZA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
70,541 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 18 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 22.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.6% |
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 | 9 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 9; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 14 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 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 9; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 10017456 · 2003-04-23 (April 23, 2003)
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN THROUGH 4 SET OF BRAKES IN ONE YEAR AND NOW THE MANUFACTURER IS OUT OF BUSINESS. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017456 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024691 · 2003-07-10 (July 10, 2003)
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ABOUT A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6/19/2003, WHO STATED THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024691 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091804 · 2004-09-10 (September 10, 2004)
CONSUMER STATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED SLOWLY. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091804 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092482 · 2004-09-16 (September 16, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATEED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. ALSO, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL 04V357000. PROBLEMS HAVE NOT YET BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER IFORMATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092482 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094332 · 2004-09-24 (September 24, 2004)
CONSUMER RECIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094334 · 2004-09-24 (September 24, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094472 · 2004-09-28 (September 28, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED, NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 REGARDING CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO DEALERSHIP WAS AVAILABLE, THE FOLLOWING DEALERSHIP IN THAT AREA WAS CLOSED. COOPER DAEWOO, ADDRESS: 5022 COMMERCIAL DRIVE NEW YORK MILLS , NY 13413 . PHONE: [phone removed]. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094472 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094791 · 2004-09-30 (September 30, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094791 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗