NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 220 owner complaints for the 2000 Daewoo Leganza. Most complaints involve engine and engine cooling (183) and service brakes, hydraulic (18). The EPA rates it 21 mpg combined.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR MALFUNCTION IN MY 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA. MY CAR IS PART OF THE RECALL (I CHECKED VIN ON DAEWOO WEBSITE) BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO GO TO FOR PARTS AND REPAIRS. ALL ATTEMPTS AT MAKING CONTACT WITH DAEWOO HAVE GONE UNANSWERED. I NEED HELP LOCATING A REPAIR SHOP TO MAKE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS TO MY VEHICLE. *TR”
“2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ENGINE MADE NOISE AND DIED. *KB WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER DIFFERENT PARTS WERE REPLACED BUT THE LIGHT WOULD RETURN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIME FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF BUT THE PROBLEM ALWAYS RETURNED. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING THE RECALLED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACED. THE DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPLACE THE PART. THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK IN PARK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE MANIFOLD. *NM”
“NHTSA RECALL 02V131001 ON THE FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *NM”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leganza Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 423 |
| Leganza Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | $2,950 | 423 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
3 safety recalls as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 220 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine and engine cooling (183), service brakes, hydraulic (18), air bags (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2000 Daewoo Leganza at 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).