1999 Daewoo Leganza SX Auto
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- Photo: 2000 Daewoo Leganza SX, front right, 04-12-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Daewoo Leganza 2.0 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Daewoo Leganza V100 Olive Silver (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Daewoo Leganza SX, rear right, 04-12-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Daewoo Leganza Black Rear by Ox1997cow, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 Daewoo Leganza SX Auto is a 131-hp inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,910 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 131 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Leganza measures 183.9 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,102 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,910 ($32,988 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | D-TEC X22SE 2.2L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 131 hp |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 94.6 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Tires Front | 205/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | 205/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.9 in |
| Width | 70 in |
| Height | 56.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,102 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Daewoo LEGANZA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 6, 2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 04V394000
Jul 14, 2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 04V357000
May 31, 2001 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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 A-PILLAR TARGET LOCATION.
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PADDING TO THE A PILLAR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-463-2396.
NHTSA campaign 01V180000
118 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Daewoo LEGANZA
Owner Complaints
118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Daewoo LEGANZA (4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 99 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.