1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2004 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Leganza years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza. That ranks 4th out of 4 Leganza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling2
Air Bags1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling267%———
Air Bags133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza recalls (1)

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Structure:frame and membersMay 31, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V180001 · 1,763 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, located in puerto rico, guam and the american samoa, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles exceed the maximum allowable head injury criterion value specified in the standard for passenger-side a-pillar target location.

Risk: Consequently, in a crash, the front seat passenger could suffer increased head injury from contact with the passenger a pillar (forward most roof support).

Fix: Dealers will install padding to the a pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash. Owner notification began june 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The consumer recieved a recall notice(02v131002) for the air bags. The dealer was not in operation. *jb

Air Bags · received Oct 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10096686

Consumer received a recall notice (0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *jb

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10096787

The consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *jb

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 12, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10096683

Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza years

1999 Leganza →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 Leganza341
2000 Leganza321
1999 Leganza111
199831

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Leganza model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.