Daewoo Leganza 2002
Model Leganza made in 2002 by Daewoo got 23 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 2.2 engine.
Model 2002
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 21.6926/35.4989/26.2945 | Regular | 979 | MIDSIZE CARS | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 22.2928/36.2603/26.9673 | Regular | 979 | MIDSIZE CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V357000 | DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA | from 11/13/1997 to 11/27/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 11576 | 09/07/2004 | MFR | GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY | 07/14/2004 | 07/23/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could possibly cause an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 04V394000 | DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO | from 06/03/1997 to 12/05/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 4305 | 09/29/2004 | MFR | GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY | 08/06/2004 | 08/13/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could possibly cause an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 11/13/2004 | 1 | ||
| The passenger's face was severely burned by the chemicals/powder in the air bag when it deployed. *nm *jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 40000 | 1 | 04/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that the airbag light illuminated on a consistent bases. the dealer was contacted and could not determined the problem. there were no recalls on this vehicle. complaints were found on the nhtsa website pertaining to air bags: frontal: sensor/control module. year: 2002 manufacturer: daewoo make: leganza.*ak | |||
| 07/02/2003 | 1 | 06/11/2002 | |
| The consumer noticed the air bag light illuminated about a month after purchasing the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 6/19/2003, who stated the air bag control module needed to be replaced. *ak *ts *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/22/2008 | 101082 | 1 | 02/14/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 daewoo leganza. while the vehicle was being serviced at a local auto shop, the technician stated that new camshaft position sensors were needed. the contact called an authorized dealer and they stated that although his vehicle was manufactured in the same year, his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v394000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle is currently being repaired at the contact's expense. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 101,082. | |||
| 02/09/2005 | |||
| Dt: consumer received recall 04v394000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. no dealers in his area would do the recall repair work without payment. consumer had to order parts from california and pay for the recall work. the letter stated that consumer would be reimbursed for recall repair work. consumer sent in his receipts for recall reimburssment on february 9, 2005. he has not heard from daewoo, and was concerned he will not get reimbursed. *ak | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer received recall notice #04v357000 for cam shaft sensor. the mechanic refused to perform the recall. they stated the part was not included in the recall.*jb | |||
| 09/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received, nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding crank shaft position sensor. no dealership was available, the following dealership in that area was closed. cooper daewoo, address: 5022 commercial drive new york mills , ny 13413 . phone: 315-768-1818. *ak | |||
| 09/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall notice 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak | |||
| 09/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer recived recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the abs light illuminateed on the dash board. the front wheels locked when the consumer applied the brakes. also, the consumer received a letter of recall 04v357000. problems have not yet been resolved. please provide any further iformation. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 28000 | 2 | |
| Consumer stated check engine light stayed on. as a result, vehicle accelerated slowly. a recall was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model year. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *ak recall campaign. the consumer stated that the window motor did not work when the vehicle was purchased dealer promised to fix it but never did. *tc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/20/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving at highway speeds the vehicle without any notice stalled out. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/23/2003 | |||
| The vehicle has been through 4 set of brakes in one year and now the manufacturer is out of business. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the abs light illuminateed on the dash board. the front wheels locked when the consumer applied the brakes. also, the consumer received a letter of recall 04v357000. problems have not yet been resolved. please provide any further iformation. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. dealer was not in operation. *ak | |||
| 10/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. there was no dealer to perform the recall. *jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/30/2012 | 125801 | 1 | |
| Tire sidewall bubble. tire first started making noise and vibrating for approx. 400 miles before failure. had mechanic check and he said it was simply wear. the failure occurred on freeway at 65 miles an hour causing major shaking and control issues. tires are rotated regularly but community tire inspected and said that there was an alignment problem and tires are wearing unevenly. this tire was determined by manufacturer representative to have impact damage. the tire has not had any type of impact damage. there is one driver of vehicle. *tr | |||
| 10/30/2012 | 125801 | ||
| Tire sidewall bubble. tire first started making noise and vibrating for approx. 400 miles before failure. had mechanic check and he said it was simply wear. the failure occurred on freeway at 65 miles an hour causing major shaking and control issues. tires are rotated regularly but community tire inspected and said that there was an alignment problem and tires are wearing unevenly. this tire was determined by manufacturer representative to have impact damage. the tire has not had any type of impact damage. there is one driver of vehicle. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 11/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *ak recall campaign. the consumer stated that the window motor did not work when the vehicle was purchased dealer promised to fix it but never did. *tc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | FREDERICK | TATE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DAEWOO | ||
| OH | LAKEWOOD | GANLEY OF LAKEWOOD | 2162266433 | |
| VA | NEWPORT NEWS | 23608 | HALL AUTO MALL | 757 989 8700 |