1999 Daewoo Leganza vs 1999 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Daewoo Leganza | 1999 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 118 | 874 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 178 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 61 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,549 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Daewoo Leganza | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 180 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 99 | 81 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 109 |
| Steering | 1 | 106 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 99 |
| Power Train | 3 | 91 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 60 |
| Visibility | 2 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 37 |
| Stalling | 0 | 36 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 29 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
1999 Daewoo Leganza
1999 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.