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2002 Daewoo Leganza Engine problems

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Leganza's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 61% of all its complaints, most recently on April 23, 2008. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine recalls for the 2002 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

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.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10225517
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 reimburssment on february 9, 2005. He has not heard from daewoo, and was concerned he will not get reimbursed. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10126202
Engine & coolingVisibility & wipers

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · VisibilityNHTSA 10103194
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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10096711
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094791
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094472
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall notice 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094334
Engine & cooling

Consumer recived recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094332
BrakesEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10092482
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10091804
Engine & cooling

Consumer states that while driving at highway speeds the vehicle without any notice stalled out. Nlm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8006588

Daewoo Leganza engine complaints by year

Leganza engine problems, every year

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