1999 Daewoo Leganza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Leganza years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Daewoo Leganza. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Leganza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (99 complaints, 84%), typically at around 54,649 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 118owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 problems | 99 | 84% | 54,649 | “position sensor” (62%) | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7% | 113,263 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 113,263 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, gray colored smoke emitted from the air conditioner unit. The check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the cam shaft…
1999 daewoo leganza, consumer would like to receive reimbursement for repair made prior to receiving recall notice. *kb the vehicle would crank but would not start. The dealer replaced a blown fuse for the pcm. Once the fuse was replaced the tech saw smoke coming from the cam sensor. The tech…
Consumer requesting information on the crashworthiness studies of the 1999 daewoo leganza. *ts *nm***transferred to rulemaking***
1999 daewoo leganza stalls and the engine light comes on.*mr while driving the vehicle stalled. Timing belt broke. The seat belts did not work properly. *nm
Consumer received a recall 04v39000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Took vehicle to dealer, and was informed they would not fix the vehicle. Component code camshaft position sensor. *ak *bf the consumer called the manufacturer and was told that there was nothing they could do and that the…
Other Daewoo Leganza years
← 1998 Leganza · 2000 Leganza →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Leganza | 18 | 2 |
| 2001 Leganza | 128 | 3 |
| 2000 Leganza | 220 | 3 |
| 1999 | 118 | 3 |
| 1998 Leganza | 5 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Daewoo Leganza?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 99 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Daewoo Leganza?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.