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Owner report · 2002 model year

2002 Daewoo Leganza

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2002 Daewoo Leganza
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 11 of 18 complaints (61%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 128 in 2001 to 18 in 2002.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
18
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,950–$3,100
Combined MPG
20–21

Complaints by model year

  1. 2202000
  2. 1282001
  3. 182002

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine11 (61%)
  2. Brakes4 (22%)
  3. Airbags & Restraints3 (17%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
  5. Visibility & Lighting1 (6%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category200020012002vs. 2002 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,9502,950–3,1002,950–3,100
Combined MPG2120–2120–21
City / Highway MPG18 / 26–2717–18 / 25–2617–18 / 25–26
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)423423–444423–444
Complaints filed22012818Not compared
Recalls issued332Not compared
Crash-involved complaints541Not compared
Fire-involved complaints710Not compared
Injuries reported721Not compared
Deaths reported100Not compared
Configurations compared222

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Daewoo Leganza have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Daewoo Leganza?

Engine: 11 of 18 NHTSA complaints (61%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Daewoo Leganza get?

EPA rates it 20–21 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Daewoo Leganza?

EPA estimates $2,950–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd42.2LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars17 mpg (low)25 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)$3,100 (high)444 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd42.2LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars18 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)21 mpg (high)$2,950 (low)423 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine110000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes40000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10000
Airbags & Restraints31010
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting10000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    Campaign 04V394000 · Aug 6, 2004

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
    Remedy
    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

    Campaign 04V357000 · Jul 14, 2004

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
    Remedy
    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.