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1998 Daewoo Leganza
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
5 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Daewoo Leganza?
EPA figures for the 1998 Daewoo Leganza reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1998 Daewoo Leganza?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1998 Daewoo Leganza. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1998 Daewoo Leganza?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Daewoo Leganza, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.