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2001 Daewoo Leganza Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling — runs 6.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
128Complaints
3Recalls
4Crashes
1Fires
2Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling (77.3% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints here are 6.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine And Engine Cooling99 · 77.3%RecalledRecall 04V357000 · Recall 04V394000
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System10 · 7.8%RecalledRecall 04V357000 · Recall 04V394000
Air Bags3 · 2.3%No official action
Suspension2 · 1.6%No official action
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip2 · 1.6%No official action
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch2 · 1.6%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM10 · 7.8%
AIR BAGS3 · 2.3%
SUSPENSION2 · 1.6%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2 · 1.6%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH2 · 1.6%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2 · 1.6%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2 · 1.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1 · 0.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1 · 0.8%

Percentages are the share of the 128 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 04V357000 · 2004 · reported 07/14/2004

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 04V394000 · 2004 · reported 08/06/2004

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 01V180000 · 2001 · reported 05/31/2001

CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. RECALL CAMPAIGN; THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10101226 — filed 01/19/2005 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD CAME ON AND THE RACK AND PINION FAILED.”NHTSA complaint 10103944 — filed 12/09/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“04 V 357 000/ CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/MIL: DEALER WILL NOT HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR LOT NUMBERS DID NOT MATCH. CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN…”NHTSA complaint 10097205 — filed 12/08/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

920022200311720049200512006

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Daewoo Leganza?

Engine and engine cooling issues are the most-reported category, cited in 99 of 128 NHTSA complaints (77.3%), followed by engine and engine cooling:cooling system (10), air bags (3), suspension (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2001 Daewoo Leganza have?

128 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2001 Daewoo Leganza have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 04V357000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Daewoo Leganza's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.