1999 Daewoo LEGANZA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
117 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
52,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 35 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 77 of 117 complaints (65.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 3.4% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 3.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 0.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 77 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 77; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 82 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 91 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 8; 2002: 9; 2003: 2; 2004: 91; 2005: 3; 2006: 2; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10020981 · 2003-06-03 (June 3, 2003)
THERMOSTAT DOES NOT WORK. ENGINE OVERHEATING, FUEL GAUGE WRONG, TRANSMISSION, TIMING BELT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020981 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023464 · 2003-06-20 (June 20, 2003)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER STATED LIGHT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND RESET. 3 WEEKS LATER LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN TOOK BACK TO DEALER TO RESET. 4 MONTHS LATER CAR STALLS. NOT DEALER SHOP STATED TIMING BELT RUBBED AGAINST ENGINE ALONG WITH NON FUNCTIONING COOLING SYSTEM AND BROKE CAUSING ENGINE TO FAIL. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023464 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092040 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, AND THERE WAS A SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ALSO, DASHBOARD WAS COMING AWAY FROM THE WINDOW.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10092040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092066 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. NO DEALER IN THE AREA.
Owner-reported narrative. 99,149 miles reported. Look up ODI 10092066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092085 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
04 V 357 000/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/MIL: CONSUMER UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL AND UNABLE TO GET THROUGH THE TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR DAEWOO CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER PRINTED ON THE RECALL NOTICE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092085 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092124 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
RECALL 04V357000 WAS ISSUED FOR THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO FIND AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10092124 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092146 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
04V357000/CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR.OWNER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER, KNOWLEDGE OF WHERE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR AND OTHER INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10092146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092154 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DAEWOO DEALERSHIP. TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT NO ONE WAS ANSWERING THE PHONES. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL ON THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092154 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V180000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 2001-05-31 (May 31, 2001)
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.
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V357000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-07-14 (July 14, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V394000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-08-06 (August 6, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗