Leganza
Daewoo Leganza: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Daewoo Leganza (V100)1997–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1997–2002 (South Korea, UK) 1997–2008 (Egypt) 1998–2000 (Vietnam) 1998–2002 (Romania) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engines | 2.0 L X20SED I4 2.2 L X22SE I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed ZF 4HP14 automatic 4-speed GM 4T40E automatic 4-speed Aisin 50-42LE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,779 mm |
| Height | 1,437 mm |
| Kerb weight | ~1,400 kg |
| Class | Mid-size car/large family car (D) |
| Assembly | Bupyong, South Korea (Daewoo Motors) Cairo, Egypt (Speranza) Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine (AvtoZAZ) Warsaw, Poland (FSO) Craiova, Romania (Rodae) Hanoi, Vietnam (VIDAMCO) |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,832 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2003 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 304 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 28 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 15 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 10 | 2000, 2001 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2000, 2001 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2000, 2001 |
| Visibility and wipers | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Lights | 4 | 2000, 2001 |
| Body and structure | 3 | 2000, 2001 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 1 | 2000 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002: 366 complaints, 10 with a crash and 8 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.