Is the Daewoo Leganza Reliable?

19992002 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

58/100
Fair

Reliability Score

11
Total Recalls
352
Owner Complaints
9
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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Daewoo Leganza Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
20022131
77
Good
2001392
55
Fair
2000315361
44
Poor
19993942
54
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Leganza Compares to Similar Vehicles

Daewoo Leganza58/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Leganza scores 14 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Daewoo Leganza Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
232
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
34
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
AIR BAGS
5

Based on 352 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Daewoo Leganza reliable?+

The Daewoo Leganza scores 58/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 11 recall campaigns and 352 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Leganza is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2002 Leganza achieved the highest reliability score of 77/100 with 2 recalls and 13 complaints.

How many miles does a Leganza last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Daewoo Leganza owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Leganza will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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