MYRModel Year Report

1999 Daewoo Leganza

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1999 Daewoo Leganza
RENDERED 2026-09-16T22:07:21.074Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Daewoo Leganza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 220 complaints 2000 2001: 128 complaints 2001 2002: 18 complaints 2002
1999: 118 complaints
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YearComplaints
19985
1999118
2000220
2001128
200218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 84%

84% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 99 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling system and engine.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ENGINE BLEW UP. THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050330

PER AUTO SHOP, THE TIMING BELT WAS RUBBING AGAINST ENGINE CASING CAUSING IT TO BREAK. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20021009

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
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SCREWS THAT HOLD PLASTIC HOUSING OVER THE SPARK PLUG WIRES FELL OFF, PLASTIC FELL ON THE ENGINE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 19990510

SERVICE BRAKES 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 3%

3% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH
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A CHILD WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK WHILE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT A METAL PIN IN THE GEAR SHIFT WAS BENT.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20001017

TRANSMISSON FAIL WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES, WARRANTLY WAS FOR 60,000 MILES OR 5 YR WHICH EVER CAME FIRST. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, SERVICE DEAL COULD NOT GIVE DETAILS ON WHY THE TRANSMISSION FAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020904

AIR BAGS 3%

3% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010608 — structure

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

Remedy: 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

Campaign 01V180000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040907 — engine and engine cooling

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 P

Remedy: 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 DE

Campaign 04V357000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040929 — engine and engine cooling

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 P

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 04V394000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Daewoo Leganza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (99 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V180000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V357000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V394000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Daewoo Leganza reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Daewoo Leganza?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 84% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Daewoo Leganza have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.