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
2000 Daewoo Leganza Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling — runs 6.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
220Complaints
3Recalls
5Crashes
7Fires
7Injured
1Deaths
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 (62.7% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints here are 6.5× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 138 · 62.7% | Recalled | Recall 04V357000 · Recall 04V394000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 28 · 12.7% | Recalled | Recall 04V357000 · Recall 04V394000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 9 · 4.1% | Recalled | Recall 04V357000 · Recall 04V394000 |
| Air Bags:frontal | 6 · 2.7% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 6 · 2.7% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 4 · 1.8% | not available | — |
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
Percentages are the share of the 220 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 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
“THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SOMETIMES THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE.”NHTSA complaint 10092226 — filed 11/09/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER COULD NOT FIND A DEALERSHIP NOR CONTACT THE NUMBER PROVIDED ON THE RECALL LETTER TO DAEWOO CUSTOMER…”NHTSA complaint 10094003 — filed 11/05/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAMSHAFT SENSOR 04V357000.”NHTSA complaint 10092488 — filed 11/03/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Daewoo Leganza?
Engine and engine cooling issues are the most-reported category, cited in 138 of 220 NHTSA complaints (62.7%), followed by engine and engine cooling:cooling system (28), engine and engine cooling:engine (9), air bags:frontal (6). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Daewoo Leganza have?
220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 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 2000 Daewoo Leganza's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
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 07/12/2026.
