2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

237

Owner Complaints

6 Crashes 10 Fires 1 Death

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA

The 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA has received a total of 237 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (138 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (28 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA, potentially affecting up to 74,572 vehicles.

Recall 04V394000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 4,305 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 04V357000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 11,576 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 01V180000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

| 58,691 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PADDING TO THE A PILLAR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA

237 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 138 1 Crash 3 Fires 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 28
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 9 2 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11219542 | ENGINE | | 92,151 miles
WE WHERE SOLD A CAR AND LATER FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD BEEN RECALLED AND NOW WE DON'T KNOW WHO TO GET A HOLD OF TO HAVE IT FIXED BECAUSE THERE IS NO LONGER A DAEWOO MANUFACTURER OR DEALERSHIP AND THE CAR LOT WE BOUGHT IT FROM WILL NOT FIX IT OR TAKE IT BACK
#11219542 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 92,151 miles
WE WHERE SOLD A CAR AND LATER FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD BEEN RECALLED AND NOW WE DON'T KNOW WHO TO GET A HOLD OF TO HAVE IT FIXED BECAUSE THERE IS NO LONGER A DAEWOO MANUFACTURER OR DEALERSHIP AND THE CAR LOT WE BOUGHT IT FROM WILL NOT FIX IT OR TAKE IT BACK
#10447912 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 193,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH SEVERE RUST. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 196,000. UPDATED 03/09/12 *BF
#10447912 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | 193,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH SEVERE RUST. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 196,000. UPDATED 03/09/12 *BF
#10322846 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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