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1999 Daewoo Leganza

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
118
Latest Jul 20, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Aug 6, 2004
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
7
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 118 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Daewoo Leganza, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and brakes categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine10073.5%
  • Electrical85.9%
  • Brakes53.7%
  • Airbags42.9%
  • Fuel system32.2%
  • Transmission32.2%
  • Driver assistance21.5%
  • Body & structure21.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
04V394000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Aug 6, 2004
4,305 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The 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.
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICOView on NHTSA.gov
04V357000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Jul 14, 2004
11,576 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The 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 DEALER THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICAView on NHTSA.gov
01V180000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

May 31, 2001
58,691 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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).
The 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 SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-463-2396.
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICAView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Engine
Filed Jul 20, 2012
Fire reported

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 SENSOR MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THAT LISTED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:04V357000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,575.

NHTSA ID
10466808
Incident
Jul 15, 2001
Mileage
20,000 mi
ElectricalEngine
Filed Jul 14, 2006

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 REPLACED THE CAM SENSOR AND REPAIRED DAMAGE TO THE WIRE HARNESS. *NM

NHTSA ID
10163677
Incident
May 25, 2006
Filed Mar 22, 2006

CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON THE CRASHWORTHINESS STUDIES OF THE 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA. *TS *NM***TRANSFERRED TO RULEMAKING***

NHTSA ID
10154101
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
EngineSeat belts
Filed May 31, 2005

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

NHTSA ID
10124759
Incident
May 9, 2005
Mileage
48,000 mi
Engine
Filed Apr 25, 2005

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 CONSUMER HAD TO FIX IT HIMSELF. THE CONSUMER HAD THE PART FIXED TA A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. *NM

NHTSA ID
10115743
Incident
Sep 18, 2004
Mileage
41,191 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 30, 2005
Fire reported

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

NHTSA ID
10117116
Incident
Mar 1, 2004
EngineFuel system
Filed Dec 22, 2004

A RECALL (04V357000) WAS ISSUED FOR THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO FIND A AUTHORIZED DEALER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *JB THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON MOST OF THE TIME AND THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING. *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10092223
Incident
Sep 11, 2004
Mileage
35,000 mi
Engine
Filed Dec 14, 2004

PRIOR TO RECALLS 04V357000 AND 04V394000 CONSUMER HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. CONSUMER LATER FOUND THAT THE PARTS HAD NEVER BEEN CHANGED. *AK

NHTSA ID
10103746
Incident
Nov 7, 2004

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PB00199

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

THE INNER TRIM COVERS FOR THE MOONROOF SUPPORT RODS HAVE BEEN REVISED.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Daewoo Leganza by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002182044.0
20011283050.6
20002203052.9
1999Viewing1183051.4
1998530—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.