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Daewoo LEGANZA VIN Check

NHTSA holds 304 owner complaints on the Daewoo LEGANZA from 109 production runs; the worst run has 9, the typical one 2.8.

NHTSA complaint records · 304 complaints · 109 runs · 1998–2002 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported LEGANZA run is KLAVA6924YB (2000 builds) with 9 complaints, 3.2× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 76% of reports; 2000 is the worst model year at 2.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for LEGANZA model years 1998–2002.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Daewoo LEGANZA has 109 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 14% of every LEGANZA complaint on file.

FIG.01·Daewoo LEGANZA — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KLAVA6924YB••••••20009—1
KLAVA6927XB••••••19999——
KLAVA6926YB••••••20008——
KLAVA6929YB••••••20008——
KLAVA6920XB••••••19998——
KLAVA6922YB••••••20007——
KLAVA6926XB••••••199972—
KLAVA69251B••••••20017——
KLAVA6929XB••••••19996——
KLAVA6920YB••••••20006——
KLAVA692XYB••••••20006——
KLAVA6925XB••••••19996——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 97 LEGANZA runs has 6 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Daewoo LEGANZA the gap between build years is 2.9×: a 2000 car draws 2.9 complaints per run, a 2002 one 1.

FIG.02·Daewoo LEGANZA — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2002199—
20012.179383
20002.9132452
19992.682313
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2000 at 2.9 complaints per run; lightest is 2002 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 76% of everything Daewoo LEGANZA owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 250 of 304 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Daewoo LEGANZA — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine And Engine Cooling25015
Service Brakes2022
Hydraulic1922
Electrical System11—3
Power Train11—1
Air Bags95—
Structure4——
Unknown Or Other4——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Daewoo LEGANZA; the 3 below cover build years 1998 to 2002. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Daewoo LEGANZA — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
04V357000Engine And Engine Cooling1998–2002
04V394000Engine And Engine Cooling1998–2002
01V180000Structure:frame And Members1998–2001
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

04V357000 was opened in 2004 on cars built from 1998: 6 years on the road before the recall.

The LEGANZA against its rivals

The LEGANZA draws 2.8 complaints per production run; the Mazda 626 4.7, the BMW 528i 3 and the Volvo S70 2.2.

FIG.05·Daewoo LEGANZA VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Daewoo LEGANZA3041092.82.6%
Mazda 6262,2254744.76.3%
BMW 528i51917333.1%
Volvo S704702122.25.5%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 304 reports on the Daewoo LEGANZA, 2.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Daewoo LEGANZA — complaint severity
OutcomeDaewoo LEGANZAAll vehicles
Complaints filed3041,115,966
Involved a crash8 (2.6%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire9 (3%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported858,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 55% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Daewoo LEGANZA share of that is 304 complaints over 109 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.

Everything on the Daewoo LEGANZA
Recalls14 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems495 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space14 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1997–2007

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Daewoo LEGANZA VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 304 NHTSA complaints from 109 LEGANZA runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which LEGANZA production run has the most complaints?

KLAVA6924YB, a 2000 build, with 9 complaints. The typical LEGANZA run has 2.8.

Which LEGANZA years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2000 is heaviest at 2.9 complaints per run and 2002 lightest at 1.

Does the LEGANZA get more complaints than the Mazda 626?

No: 2.8 complaints per production run for the LEGANZA against 4.7 for the Mazda 626.

How many LEGANZA complaints involve a crash?

2.6% of 304 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 9 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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