Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 DAEWOO Leganza

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 141 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V394000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
Vehicles affected
4,305
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-06
Owners notified
2004-09-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V357000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
11,576
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-14
Owners notified
2004-09-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V180000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
58,691
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-31
Owners notified
2001-06-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling7754,297 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1029,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine560,683 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys379,551 mi
Air bags: frontal2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Power train: automatic transmission263,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control2113,263 mi
Air bags1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: horn1113,263 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine120,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: headlights150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline163,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system135,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Seat belts148,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Structure1—
Structure: body140,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut150,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1998 model has 28 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.