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1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico LeganzaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints112 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage71kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 15, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling100
Air bags11
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 01V-180 · May 31, 2001 · 1,763 vehicles

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).

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Daewoo Puerto Rico.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Leganza year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Leganza median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Leganza owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CAMSHAFT SENSOR MALFUNCTION LEADING TO A SHORT CIRCUIT MELTING THE COVER VALVE AND DAMAGE SOME OF THE WIRES ON THE ENGINE.*JB
Complaint 10182619 · Feb 15, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH WHITE SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Complaint 10166133 · Aug 21, 2006 · 70,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THE SERVICE DEALERS LISTED ON THE MANUFACTURER'S WEB SIGHT, HAVE NOT BEEN WILLING TO REMEDY RECALL #04V357000. ONE DEALER STATED SERVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THEIR LOCATION. THE SECOND DEALER HAS NOT RESPONDED TO MULTIPLE CALLS AND MESSAGES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT PASSED THE…
Complaint 10163312 · Jul 24, 2006

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