Research · 5 model years

Daewoo LeganzaEvery model year, 1998–2002

Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns and 489 owner complaints for the Daewoo Leganza. The 2000 model year has the most complaints (220).

01 —Model years

Daewoo Leganza years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20022181Not rated21
200131284Not rated21
200032205Not rated21
199931184Not rated21
1998350Not rated21
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
19985
1999118
2000220
2001128
200218

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2002 Leganza

2 campaigns

Engine and engine cooling

Free remedy

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.

Engine and engine coolingReported Aug 6, 2004NHTSA 04V394000

Engine and engine cooling

Free remedy

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.

Engine and engine coolingReported Jul 14, 2004NHTSA 04V357000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026