1999 Daewoo Leganza
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.
- Complaints
- 118
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
84% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 118 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 118 |
| 2000 | 220 |
| 2001 | 128 |
| 2002 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
84% · 99 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and engine.
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While driving approximately 60 MPH engine blew up. The cause of this problem was undetermined.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-30
Per auto shop, the timing belt was rubbing against engine casing causing it to break. Nlm
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-09
Electrical system
8% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and ignition.
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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, 1999-05-10
Service brakes
4% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
3% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-17
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, 2002-09-04
Air bags
3% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-06-08Structure01V180000 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…
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…
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2004-09-07Engine and engine cooling04V357000 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…
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…
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2004-09-29Engine and engine cooling04V394000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Daewoo Leganza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 99 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V180000 · Structure
- Recall 04V357000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 04V394000 · Engine and engine cooling
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.