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2002 Daewoo Leganza SE 5MT

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2002 Daewoo Leganza – front Unverified
Photo: 2000 Daewoo Leganza SX, front right, 04-12-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Leganza (1999–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2000 Daewoo Leganza SX, front right, 04-12-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2001 Daewoo Leganza 2.0 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Daewoo Leganza V100 Olive Silver (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2000 Daewoo Leganza SX, rear right, 04-12-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Daewoo Leganza Black Rear by Ox1997cow, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2002 Daewoo Leganza SE 5MT is a 131-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,599 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 131 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Leganza measures 183.9 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,102 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,599 ($26,374 *)
MSRP with Destination$15,094 ($27,268 *)
Destination Charge$495
Engine
Engine TypeD-TEC X22SE 2.2L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated
Horsepower131 hp
Torque148 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Bore and Stroke86.0 x 94.6
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in
Wheels Rear15 in
Tires Front205/60R15
Tires Rear205/60R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.9 in
Width70 in
Height56.6 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft³
Curb Weight3,102 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.3 in
Headroom Rear37.8 in
Legroom Front42.3 in
Legroom Rear38.2 in
Shoulder Room Front55.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2002 Daewoo Leganza 4-DR.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Daewoo LEGANZA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 6, 2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

NHTSA campaign 04V394000

Jul 14, 2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

NHTSA campaign 04V357000

18 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Daewoo LEGANZA

Owner Complaints

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Daewoo LEGANZA (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling11
Hydraulic4
Service Brakes4
Air Bags3
Tires1
Visibility1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 3, 2012 · Tires
“TIRE SIDEWALL BUBBLE. TIRE FIRST STARTED MAKING NOISE AND VIBRATING FOR APPROX. 400 MILES BEFORE FAILURE. HAD MECHANIC CHECK AND HE SAID IT WAS SIMPLY WEAR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FREEWAY AT 65 MILES…”
Apr 23, 2008 · Engine And 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…”
Nov 1, 2006 · Air Bags
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON A CONSISTENT BASES. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT DETERMINED THE PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. COMPLAINTS WERE…”
Jun 22, 2005 · Engine And 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…”
Jan 13, 2005 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“THE PASSENGER'S FACE WAS SEVERELY BURNED BY THE CHEMICALS/POWDER IN THE AIR BAG WHEN IT DEPLOYED. *NM *JB”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 DAEWOO LEGANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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