Models
Daewoo model years to avoid
- 2000 Daewoo Nubira5.6× complaints · engine
- 2000 Daewoo Lanos4.4× complaints · engine
- 2000 Daewoo Leganza3.2× complaints · engine
- 2001 Daewoo Lanos2.7× complaints · engine
- 2001 Daewoo Nubira2.5× complaints · engine
Latest Daewoo recalls
- 1998–2002 Daewoo Lanos, 1998–2002 Daewoo Leganza and 1 more: engine and engine cooling
- 1998–2002 Daewoo Lanos, 1998–2002 Daewoo Leganza and 1 more: engine and engine cooling
- 2000–2002 Daewoo Nubira: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- 1998–2002 Daewoo Lanos: air bags
- 1998–2002 Daewoo Lanos: air bags
- 1998–2001 Daewoo Leganza: structure – frame and members
- 2000–2001 Daewoo Lanos: electrical system – wiring
- 1998–2000 Daewoo Lanos: wheels – lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Frequently asked questions
Which Daewoo model years should you avoid?
By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Daewoo model years include the 2000 Nubira, the 2000 Lanos, the 2000 Leganza, the 2001 Lanos and the 2001 Nubira.
How many Daewoo recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 12 recalls for Daewoo vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on August 6, 2004. See the latest Daewoo recalls.
What Daewoo model gets the most complaints?
In the last ten model years, the Nubira has drawn the most complaints (0) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Daewoo Nubira page.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.