1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 71,437miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 10 complaints (91% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 71,437 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling10 91%
- Air bags1 9.1%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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 milesAir bags: “While driving approximately 65 MPH (designated speed limit) hwy 99 northbound in manteca ca, my husband and child were in a vehilce accident. A wheel came off a fifth wheel flat bed trailer, the wheel (rim and tire) hit the bumper of the car, landed on the hood, and then smashed through the window. The airbags did not deploy. Glass was thrown throughout the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10143066, filed 2005-11Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact stated there was a smell of burning wire in the vehicle. The smell was emitting from vents inside the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v357000 on the vehicle regarding the engine and engine cooling. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available. Also, when the vehicle is in the park position the shifter will lock up. The parts are also unavailable for the park shifter problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10156724, filed 2006-05, 60,190 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 72,874 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 01V180001May 31, 2001Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza 1998–2001
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, located in puerto rico, guam and the american samoa, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles exceed the maximum allowable head injury…
Recall details for the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza.
Other model years of the Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 34 | 59,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 32 | 46,446 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 11 | 71,437 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 10 complaints (91% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 71,437 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 72,874 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.