Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 32 | −64% | 3 | Engine | Good |
| 2001 | 122 | 2.5× | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2000 | 275 | 5.6× | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
| 1999 | 63 | −18% | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 1998 | 7 | −90% | 2 | Engine | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Nubira year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Daewoo Nubira problems
Latest Daewoo Nubira recalls
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.
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.
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.
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…
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." a crack can develop in the outer rubber layer of the front brake hose(s).
Remedy: Dealers will install new redesigned front brake hoses. Owner notification began October 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Daewoo Nubira should you avoid?
2000 and 2001 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Nubira years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2000.
What is the best year for the Daewoo Nubira?
1998 has the fewest complaints compared with other Nubira years at the same age, followed by 2002 and 1999. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Daewoo Nubira problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (332), brakes (104) and suspension (38). Engine complaints peak in the 2000 model year.
How many recalls has the Daewoo Nubira had?
3 recalls across 1998–2002. The model year with the most is 2000. See all Daewoo Nubira recalls by year.
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.