1998 Daewoo Leganza Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Daewoo Leganza (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Daewoo Leganza. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes (2). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
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 cooling3 60%
- Brakes2 40%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1998 Daewoo Leganza version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leganza FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Leganza FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Leganza FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Leganza FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V394000Aug 6, 2004Engine and engine coolingCovers: Daewoo Leganza 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Nubira 1998–2002 +2 more
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.
- 04V357000Jul 14, 2004Engine and engine coolingCovers: Daewoo Leganza 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Nubira 1998–2002
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.
- 01V180000May 31, 2001Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Daewoo Leganza 1998–2001
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…
Recall details for the 1998 Daewoo Leganza → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Daewoo Leganza.
Other model years of the Daewoo Leganza
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 | 70,541 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 128 | 45,000 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 220 | 50,100 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 118 | 50,549 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 5 | — | 3 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
All Daewoo Leganza model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Daewoo Leganza have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Daewoo Leganza as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Daewoo Leganza is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1998 Daewoo Leganza been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Daewoo Leganza get?
The EPA rates the 1998 Daewoo Leganza (Leganza, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.