Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 21, 2007 · 80 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 80 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza, across 4 model years (1998–2001). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (34). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Peak: 2001, with 34 complaints
1998: 3199831999: 111999112000: 322000322001: 34200134

n = 80 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Leganza year: 2000, 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2001 Leganza: 34 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2000 Leganza: 32 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 1999 Leganza: 11 complaints, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling6340
Electrical System420
Air Bags332
Service Brakes, Hydraulic310
Structure320
Power Train220
Steering110
Tires110
Visibility110

All Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2001 Leganza341—Engine and Engine CoolingFar more complaints than other years
2000 Leganza321—Engine and Engine CoolingFar more complaints than other years
1999 Leganza111—Engine and Engine CoolingFar fewer complaints than other years
1998 Leganza31—Engine and Engine Cooling

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Frequently asked questions

Which Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (32), 2001 (34) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Leganza year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 63 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.