1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Leganza years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Leganza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 91%), typically at around 71,437 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 91% | 71,437 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 60,190 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Camshaft sensor malfunction leading to a short circuit melting the cover valve and damage some of the wires on the engine.*jb
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph white smoke was noticed coming from the tailpipe and the vehicle stalled. It was towed to a dealer who determined the head gasket needed to be replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated, the service dealers listed on the manufacturer's web sight, have not been willing to remedy recall #04v357000. One dealer stated service was not available at their location. The second dealer has not responded to multiple calls and messages. The vehicle has not passed the…
I, jorge cruz received the safety recall notice regarding my daewoo leganza which stated that there could be a problem with the (cmp) sensor and thereby i had to take it to get it serviced. I went to the official website of daewoo motor (usa) and the service center to which it sent me to had gone…
Consumer complaint concerning the daewoo leganza camshaft position sensor. *ts the consumer received a recall not about the camshaft position sensor. The consumer made an appointment to have the daewoo leganza inspected. The consumer was told by the manager that the problem was indeed a result of…
Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza years
← 1998 Leganza · 2000 Leganza →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Leganza | 34 | 1 |
| 2000 Leganza | 32 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 Leganza | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 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 1999 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 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.