NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 118 owner complaints for the 1999 Daewoo Leganza. Most complaints involve engine and engine cooling (99) and electrical system (7). The EPA rates it 21 mpg combined.
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.
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.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA, CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR MADE PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE. *KB THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED A BLOWN FUSE FOR THE PCM. ONCE THE FUSE WAS REPLACED THE TECH SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE CAM SENSOR. THE TECH REPLACED THE CAM SENSOR AND REPAIRED DAMAGE TO THE WIRE HARNESS. *NM”
“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. *AK 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. *SC”
“CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V257001 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leganza Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Leganza Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
3 safety recalls as of Oct 30, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 118 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine and engine cooling (99), electrical system (7), service brakes, hydraulic (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 1999 Daewoo Leganza at 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).