1999 Daewoo Leganza engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 90 complaints for the 1999 Daewoo Leganza, 64% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 90 64% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
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 consumer paid out of pocket for the recall, sent the receipt and nothing has been done. Camshaft recall campaign 04v357000.