1999 Daewoo Leganza problems
Owners have filed 141 complaints about the 1999 Daewoo Leganza with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 70.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 6.4%.
Complaints141
Crashes5
Fires3
Injuries2
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 70.2% · 99
Electrical system 6.4% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.5% · 5
Power train 2.8% · 4
Air bags 2.8% · 4
Structure 2.1% · 3
Unknown or other 1.4% · 2
Fuel system, gasoline 1.4% · 2
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 2 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Daewoo Leganza in this data, 1999 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 121 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 51,274 miles.
In owners' own words
While traveling on highway vehicle suddenly died. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that timing chain broke. 119 Miles later, timing chain broke again in less than 24 hours. Dealer had vehicle for a total of 75 days. Currently, dealer was saying that oil pump cracked. Consuner insisted that there could have been a serious accident. Please provide any further information. Engine and engine cooling
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. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 41,191 miles
While traveling on the interstate at 65 to 70 mph all lights on dash came on. Vehicle started to slow down, consumer had to cross two lanes to get vehicle to shoulder. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer stated timing belt broke, it should have been changed at 72,000 miles, consumer was right at 72400 when it broke. Please provide any further information. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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