1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 91%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,437miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza, 91% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,437 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Consumer complaint concerning the daewoo Leganza camshaft position sensor. The consumer received a recall not about the camshaft position sensor. The consumer made an appointment to have the daewoo Leganza inspected. The consumer was told by the manager that the problem was indeed a result of the malfunctioning camshaft position sensor but that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and let a message but has not received a response. The consumer paid for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10161581, filed 2006-06, 72,874 miles“I, jorge cruz received the safety recall notice regarding my daewoo Leganza which stated that there could be a problem with the (cmp) sensor and thereby I had to take it to get it serviced. I went to the official website of daewoo motor (USA) and the service center to which it sent me to had gone out of business. I was told to file a complaint online after calling the number from the previously mentioned service center. In the end my car has still not gotten any service and I like to know what I could do in this case.”
NHTSA complaint #10163192, filed 2006-07“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 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10166133, filed 2006-08, 70,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
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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.
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