Most common 1999 Daewoo Leganza problems
Share of the 118 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Daewoo Leganza complaints by model year
Best Leganza years: 1998, 2002. Years to avoid: 2000, 2001, 1999. Compare all years →
1999 Daewoo Leganza recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling
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.
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.
Engine and engine cooling
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.
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…
Structure › Frame and members
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install padding to the a pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash. Owner notification began June 8, 2001.
What 1999 Daewoo Leganza owners say
Engine & cooling all 100 →
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.
Consumer received recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. The consumer cannot find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter for Daewoo customer service. There was a burning smell coming from under the hood and smoke could sometimes be seen, the check engine light appeared, the horn stayed on and would not go off, when the vehicle was started it would idle high then go back down, and the vehicle had run hot.
Electrical system
Consumer received recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. The consumer cannot find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter for Daewoo customer service. There was a burning smell coming from under the hood and smoke could sometimes be seen, the check engine light appeared, the horn stayed on and would not go off, when the vehicle was started it would idle high then go back down, and the vehicle had run hot.
Cruise control hasn't worked since car was bought.dealer was to fix it but never did.A/C also went out with cruise control.car has been in 3 times for A/C.they have replaced the compressor but it still works only intermitently.when A/C stops working clock on dashboard,dashboard lights also go out.the last incident the key couldnt be removred from ignition.it also makes the shift lock stay engaged.whne this happend we had to manually unlock the shifter.
Brakes
Upon applying light pressure to the brake pedal, it loose all pressure, locking the tires and spinning the vehicle out of control. As result impacted the middle wall that separates oposites lanes. Additional to this incident, the police officer who filled the accident report stated to me that he also was involve in a vehicle collision between his car and another Daewoo Leganza. Also this similar car lost the brakes.
After depressing brakes heard a loud noise. Service technician noticed that rotors could not be turned any more due to softness. Please provide further information.
1999 Daewoo Leganza engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Daewoo Leganza a good car?
Based on 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Leganza rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Leganza at the same age. It is one of the Leganza years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Daewoo Leganza?
The engine & cooling — 100 complaints, 85% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cooling system. Next are the electrical system (8) and brakes (5).
How many recalls does the 1999 Daewoo Leganza have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1999 Daewoo Leganza, the most recent from August 6, 2004 (engine and engine cooling). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Daewoo Leganza?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 2001 and 1999. See the full Daewoo Leganza years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Daewoo Leganza problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 51,000 miles; 36% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.