1998 Daewoo Leganza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Leganza years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Daewoo Leganza. That ranks 5th out of 5 Leganza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 60%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Daewoo 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 | 3 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Daewoo Leganza recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Fix: 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.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles 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 8, 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.
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation. *ak
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*ak
The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose, however there was no dealer available to perform the recall. *jb
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*ak
Consumer received a recall notice(04v357000) for the cam shaft position sensor. *jb
Other Daewoo Leganza years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Leganza | 18 | 2 |
| 2001 Leganza | 128 | 3 |
| 2000 Leganza | 220 | 3 |
| 1999 Leganza | 118 | 3 |
| 1998 | 5 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Daewoo Leganza?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Daewoo Leganza?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Daewoo 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.