Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Daewoo Leganza
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Daewoo Leganza has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V394000 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR & LAMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V357000 DAEWOO\CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS/MIL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V180000 DAEWOO/FMVSS 201/HEAD INJURY CRITERION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Daewoo Leganza has significant reliability concerns, primarily related to the engine cooling system, which have led to recalls. Combined with rare reported owner complaints, its reliability is rated poor.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft position sensor | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| Engine cooling system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| A-pillar structure | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Brake pad and rotor check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Burning smell from engine
- Visible smoke from engine
- Squeaking noises when braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Daewoo Leganza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.