Tl* the contact owns a 1999 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, gray colored smoke emitted from the air conditioner unit. The check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the cam shaft sensor melted and needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact that the failure was similar to that listed in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number:04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 125,575.
1999 Daewoo Leganza engine problems
100 complaints (85% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,297.
- owner complaints
- 100
- of this car's complaints
- 85%
- typical mileage
- 54,297
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Cooling system10
- Engine5
- Engine: gasoline4
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Daewoo Leganza engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Daewoo Leganza engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1‑877‑362‑1234 option 6.
Recall number 04V394000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1‑877‑362‑1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.daewoous.com.
Recall number 04V357000 · Recall details
What 1999 Daewoo Leganza owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1999 daewoo leganza, consumer would like to receive reimbursement for repair made prior to receiving recall notice. *kb the vehicle would crank but would not start. The dealer replaced a blown fuse for the PCM. Once the fuse was replaced the tech saw smoke coming from the cam sensor. The tech replaced the cam sensor and repaired damage to the wire harness.
1999 daewoo leganza stalls and the engine light comes on.*mr while driving the vehicle stalled. Timing belt broke. The seat belts did not work properly.
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. *ak *bf 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.
While driving approximately 60 MPH engine blew up. The cause of this problem was undetermined.
A recall (04v357000) was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to find a authorized dealer to repair the vehicle. *jb the check engine light was on most of the time and the gas gauge was not working. *sc
Prior to recalls 04v357000 and 04v394000 consumer had no problems with the engine, and the engine light illuminated. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. Currently, consumer was having problems with the engine. Consumer later found that the parts had never been changed.
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor, consumer cannot find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter for daewoo customer service.
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer refused to honor the recall because the sensor number did not fall under the range numbers, and consumer had a concern that engine check light was illuminating while driving.
The consumer paid out of pocket for the recall, sent the receipt and nothing has been done. Camshaft recall campaign 04v357000. *jb
Questions about the 1999 Daewoo Leganza engine
Does the 1999 Daewoo Leganza have engine problems?
Owners have filed 100 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Daewoo Leganza, 85% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1999 Daewoo Leganza engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,297 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Daewoo Leganza engine?
Yes, 2 recalls: 04V394000, 04V357000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Daewoo Leganza have bad engine?
The Daewoo Leganza model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (184 complaints), 2001 (109 complaints) and 1999 (100 complaints).
Other 1999 Daewoo Leganza problems
Electrical 8Brakes 5Airbags 4Fuel system 3Transmission 3Acceleration 2Body 2Seat belts 2Visibility 2Lights 1Steering 1Suspension 1
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