Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 77 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza (1999–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 34. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (61 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Leganza model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 34 | 59,000 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 32 | 46,446 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 11 | 71,437 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling61 78%
- Electrical system4 5.1%
- Body and structure3 3.8%
- Brakes3 3.8%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 2.6%
- Other or unknown2 2.6%
- Air bags2 2.6%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 1.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2000: “I was told by daewoo to have a sensor replaced in my daewoo Leganza. They told me that they would pay for the cost of the recall. I submitted the receipts around three months ago and have not received any recompense. I tried to phone daewoo directly, but their phone is disconnected. The date quoted below is an approximate date that I received the recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #10106439, filed 2005-01, 20,000 miles2001: “Engine light came on and stayed on for about 10 hours then went off. Driver's side tail light is a darker color than all of the others. The shifter button came out and now I am unable to put the vehicle into gear most of the time. The vehicle was leaking oil when I got it.”
NHTSA complaint #10159049, filed 2006-06, 64,978 miles1999: “While driving 65 MPH a burning smell began to fill the passenger compartment and a rumbling sound from under the hood. As a result the engine failed. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10096932, filed 2004-10, 132,000 milesOther Daewoo Puerto Rico models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology