Leganza (1st)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.
FAM II
2.2L 4-cylView details
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Daewoo Leganza Unidentified Engine
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FAM I
1.6LView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Daewoo Leganza, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza
On a used 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (304), the cooling system (303) and the brakes (28). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-08. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 304 owner complaints on the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza about the engine.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 303 owner complaints on the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza about the cooling system.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza about the brakes.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza about the transmission and drivetrain.
Recalls (3)
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza complaints?
Owners have filed 366 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza. The systems they name most often are the engine, the cooling system and the brakes.
Is the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 366 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza have?
NHTSA has 366 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Daewoo Leganza?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the cooling system and the brakes, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Leganza have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 366 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-18.