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2001 Daewoo LeganzaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 175 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
175
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Recalls
4
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 175 complaints, 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

coolant leaking into cylinders

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

120 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

15
0–30K
35
30–60K
20
60–90K
3
90–120K
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (35 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (120 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine120 (69%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System11 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine5 (3%)
Airbags3 (2%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (2%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip3 (2%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (1%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch2 (1%)

2001 Daewoo Leganza: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 69% of all reports filed for the 2001 Daewoo Leganza, with 120 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2001 Daewoo Leganza, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2001 Daewoo Leganza, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 2% of all reports filed for the 2001 Daewoo Leganza, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

9
02
2
03
123
04
19
05
16
06
6
07

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Daewoo Leganza. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

01V180000Jun 2001

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

01V180001Jun 2001

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, GUAM AND THE AMERICAN SAMOA, 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.

04V357000Sep 2004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

04V394000Sep 2004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Daewoo Leganza is the 1999 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2001 Daewoo Leganza vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

175

Class avg

176

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2001.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 175 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

Other Daewoo Leganza Model Years

20022001200019991998
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2001 Daewoo Leganza: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Daewoo Leganza?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Daewoo Leganza is related to the engine, with 120 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Daewoo Leganza reliable?
The 2001 Daewoo Leganza has 175 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Daewoo Leganza problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Daewoo Leganza have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Daewoo Leganza has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Daewoo Leganza problems start?
Based on 75 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2001 Daewoo Leganza data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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