1999 Daewoo Leganza Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1999 Daewoo Leganza has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (99 reports).

3Recalls
118Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Leganza?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1999 Daewoo Leganza recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 04V394Aug 6, 20044,305 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 04V357Jul 14, 200411,576 vehicles affected

Structure:Frame And Members

Recall 01V180May 31, 200158,691 vehicles affected

Most common 1999 Daewoo Leganza problems

Problem areas named in the 118 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling99
Electrical System9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Power Train4
Air Bags4
Structure3
Unknown Or Other2
Equipment2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Visibility2

What owners report

2012-07-20, Engine
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.
2006-07-20, Engine And Engine Cooling
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
2006-03-24, Unknown Or Other
CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON THE CRASHWORTHINESS STUDIES OF THE 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA. *TS *NM***TRANSFERRED TO RULEMAKING***
2005-06-09, Engine And Engine Cooling
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
2005-03-30, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ENGINE BLEW UP. THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

1999 Daewoo Leganza questions

Does the 1999 Daewoo Leganza have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1999 Daewoo Leganza: Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling; Structure:Frame And Members. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (99), Electrical System (9), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Daewoo Leganza has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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