1999 Daewoo Leganza Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 99about this part
- Share
- 84%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,148miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 99 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Daewoo Leganza, 84% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,148 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor from the manufacturer and went to the dealer to have the vehicle serviced. The service manager told consumer that she must pay $107.95 for another part because that was not the part of the recall. Service manager was not going into detail as to why this fee was to be paid.”
NHTSA complaint #10094478, filed 2004-09, 76,626 miles“Consumer received a recall 04v39000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Took vehicle to dealer, and was informed they would not fix the vehicle. Component code camshaft position sensor. The consumer called the manufacturer and was told that there was nothing they could do and that the consumer had to fix it himself. The consumer had the part fixed ta a local repair facility.”
NHTSA complaint #10115743, filed 2005-04, 41,191 miles“The was driving on the highway when all the lights came on and the engine just shut down. The momentum of the vehicle sent the vehicle into the far right lane where there was safety. The consu,er has tried to contact the manufacturer but instead decided to get rid the vehicle. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10092239, filed 2004-09, 80,000 miles“The consumer would like to know if a repair on the vehicle is related to the camshaft positioning recall. The vehicle has been repaired twice for the check engine light illuminating. The first repair was minor but the second one required extensive work.”
NHTSA complaint #10095223, filed 2004-09, 60,683 miles“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. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10094696, filed 2004-11, 113,263 milesRelated recalls
- 04V394000Aug 6, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the…Covers: Daewoo Leganza 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Nubira 1998–2002 +2 more
- 04V357000Jul 14, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the…Covers: Daewoo Leganza 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Nubira 1998–2002
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Daewoo Leganza
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Daewoo Leganza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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