2002 Daewoo Leganza problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (8) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (2) · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Daewoo Leganza model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2012-12-03 · Tires · 125,801 mi“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 p…”
2008-04-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 101,082 mi“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 04v394…”
2006-11-01 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module · 40,000 mi“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…”
2005-06-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling“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 reimb…”
2005-01-13 · Air Bags:frontal · 💥 crash“the passenger's face was severely burned by the chemicals/powder in the air bag when it deployed. *nm *jb…”
2005-01-05 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls“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…”
2004-10-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings“consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. dealer was not in operation. *ak…”
2004-10-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings“consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. there was no dealer to perform the recall. *jb…”
2004-10-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling“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…”
2004-09-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling“consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.