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2000 Daewoo Leganza Engine problems

Owners have filed 184 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Leganza's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 84% of all its complaints, most recently on June 12, 2019. They describe 1 crash, 5 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
184
Recalls
2
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
1

Engine recalls for the 2000 Daewoo Leganza

Engine and engine cooling

04V3940004,305 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
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.

Engine and engine cooling

04V35700011,576 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
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.

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11219542
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10322846
Engine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the fuel cap was not securely fastened and caused the failure. However, the check engine indicator continued to illuminate. She then had the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign id numbers 04v357000 and 04v394000 (engine and engine cooling), but the check engine warning indicator continued to illuminate. A diagnostic was performed, which...

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produced error code po342 that pertained to the camshaft sensor. The manufacturer stated that her warranty would not cover the repairs; therefore, she would be responsible for the repairs because the vehicle was previously repaired under recall. The dealer stated that the parts needed for the repair would approximately cost more than $200. No additional repairs have been made. In addition, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. She was concerned that the engine mount may have been defective. The dealer could not duplicate the failures. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 56,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10262777
Engine & cooling

Tl*- the contact took the 2000 daewoo leganza to the dealership to have nhtsa recall 04v35700 campaign id number: 04v357000 repairs on engine and engine cooling:cam shaft position sensor done. The dealer stated that they would charge him $135 for inspecting the vehicle if the vehicle did not fall within the set of lot numbers, between 1000 lot number or 2321 lot number, which would cover the total cost of the repair. The contact was concerned because he thought that under the recall they were obligated to inspect the vehicle for free. The current mileage was 50000. There has been no failure to date.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10183280
Engine & cooling

The recall repairs failed to resolve the problems with the consumer's 2000 daewoo leganza. *Kb after the recall repairs were done the check engine light continued to illuminate. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10165874
Engine & cooling

After replacing camshaft sensor, I keep receiving engine sign with error code: fuel injector fired wrong or something. I took my car in service in end of 2003 they replaced a fuel injector that was giving error by purchasing from gm. Then again in mid 2004, they replaced two fuel injectors. After 6 months got same error and service replaced all 4 fuel injectors in mid 2005. Engine sign went away for 3-4 months and started coming back whole car shakes, I can't accelerate properly. Now, I again took to mechanic and...

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they replaced ignition wire and fuel injectors again. I have paid almost $3000.00 For same problem. It keeps happening, I keep getting engine sign and car shakes. Can you please investigate in this issue. I have daewoo, leganza with 76,000 miles, year: 2000. *Jb *ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10164384
BrakesEngine & coolingFire

2000 Daewoo leganza check engine light illuminated. Engine made noise and died. *Kb when the check engine light illuminated the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer different parts were replaced but the light would return. The vehicle was returned to the dealer several time for about a year and a half but the problem always returned. The consumer has had a difficult time getting the recalled camshaft position sensor replaced. The dealer had no parts available to replace the part. The gear shifter became stuck in park. The dealer replaced the brake switch. The vehicle caught on fire under the manifold. *Nm

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10164757
Engine & cooling

Consumer complaint concerning reimbursement for parts. *Ts the consumer had the camshaft repairs made prior to receiving the recall notice. The consumer contacted daewoo and left several messages but no one has returned his call. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs made prior to recall notification. *Nm

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10161594
Engine & cooling

Certified ltr fwd safety recall notice fm daewoo motor north america, inc. To owners of lanos, nubira, & leganza motor vehicles re defective camshaft position (cmp) sensor. *Ts the consumer replaced the camshaft sensor on his vehicle prior to receiving the recall notification. The part was replaced on 11/15/02 and the recall letter was received on 09/01/2004. The consumer has attempted to contact daewoo customer service but has not been successful. The consumer request reimbursement for the sensor he already replaced. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10141027
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall campaign 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer refused to honor the recall because the sensors lot number was not part of the recall. However, the vin number was part of the recall. *Ak *sc *jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10115495
Engine & coolingFire

2000 Daewoo leganza camshaft position sensor caused the engine warning light to come on and the vehicle to cut off.*Mr the vehicle also caught on fire. The consumer called the number listed on the recall but there was no answer. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10118966
Engine & cooling

Recall campaign - concerns with camshaft sensor recall for 2000 daewoo leganza.*Mr whne the consumer received the recall notice he toold his vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. While the technician inspected the vehicle he indicated that not parts were available. He went on the tell the consumer that his part was not part of the recall and that everything was ok although the check engine light was on. A few months later the vehicle failed inspection becasue the check engine light ws on. A diagnostic test indicated that there was a problem with the camshaft sensor. The dealer indicated they would replace the part at the consumer expense. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10117757
Engine & cooling

Recall campaign 04v357000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Consumer states dealer charged for recall repairs. *Ak the consumer requested reimbursement. *Sc *jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10109285
Engine & cooling

I received a letter from daewoo motor america detailing corrective action on the cam shaft position sensor in my leganza. I provided them with the required letter affirming that I am the owner of the vehicle, a copy of the receipt showing that the replacement had already been done prior to the letter , and the address to which my refund should be sent. That was last november 2004. I have yet to see my refund, and it is march 23.2005. Who do I contact to follow this through? There is no number in the letter for follow-up procedures. I believe they've had plenty of time to respond.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10114583
Engine & coolingVisibility & wipers

The check engine light came on. The driver's side mirror does not work, and the window is broken. Also, the cam shaft sensor nhtsa recall 04v357000. *Ak *sc the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · VisibilityNHTSA 10106953
Engine & cooling

The consumer received nhtsa's recall # 04v357000. The consumer then called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle identification number did not fall into this recall. She requested the part and insisted that she would pay to have it installed but daewoo would not comply. *Jb recall campaign; the engine light came on in the vehicle. The consumer was told that the cam sensor was defective. The consumer received the recall days later. The consumer was told to pay for the part . *Tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10105462
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer unable to get the dealer to honor this recall. Dealer informed the consumer that the sensor did not fall within the perimeter of the sensor lot numbers. Nothing on the recall notice reflected this information.*Ak recall campaign; the consumer stated that the check engine light came on and stayed on. *Tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094265
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 on the cam shaft position sensor. Dealer refused to honor the recall. Mechanic informed the consumer that the cam shaft position sensor was not defective. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10107227
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft sensor. Consumer had to have the engine replaced, and had been unable to make contact with the manufacturer.*Ak *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10105141
Engine & cooling

While driving 55 mph engine light illuminated. Then vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10105153
Engine & cooling

The engine head gasket blew out while driving for the second time after the dealership repaired it. The vehicle had to be towed once, but the problem had not been resolved. The consumer wanted to add as of 1/31/05 the dealership is still unable to resolve the failure. *Ak this was a continual problem. *Sc *jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10101680
Engine & cooling

After mailing the receipts to the manufacturer some six weeks ago consumer had not been reimbursed for the cam shaft sensor. Nhtsa recall 04v357000. *Ak *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097737
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to find a daewoo repair shop nor contact the number provided on the daewoo recall letter for customer service. *Ak *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094516
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to get this recall honored because the sensor lot number did not match. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10103192
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer is unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *Ak *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095153

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