Most common 1999 Daewoo Nubira problems
Share of the 63 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Daewoo Nubira complaints by model year
Best Nubira years: 1998, 2002, 1999. Years to avoid: 2000, 2001. Compare all years →
1999 Daewoo Nubira recalls (2)
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…
What 1999 Daewoo Nubira owners say
Engine & cooling all 47 →
Consumer states that she received a recall notice from Daewoo. But when she took her vehicle to the dealer they refused to do the recall because they said that her camshaft sensor number did not match on their list. She states she even offered to pay for the service, but they flat out refused. She states that the dealer's name is bob brockland, Pontiac, GMC inc. 1699 Pontiac drive, cahokia, ill 62202 [phone]. She states they told her that they would only inspect her vehicle. Consumer went to another repair facility whre they removed and replaced the camshaft position sensor, timing belt, and spark plug wires.
Engine warning sign sometimes kept coming and going or blinking. Went to a mechanic and he thought it wasn't the problem of the engine since there was no record in the memory in the car. After a few weeks later, car stopped on the road. Towed the car to a mechanic and discovered two pistons were broken and he recommended to replace the engine to another one with new parts that belong to the engine. It cost me $2721.01 total to fix.
Suspension
When changing lanes steering wheel vibrated. The tires were wearing unevenly. Vehicle was driven to a dealership, who indicated that this occurred because the lower control arms were defective, and needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced, but the failure recurred.
While driving and without warning, the control arm bushings started to malfunction. Problem has reoccurred. Dealership was having a difficult time locating parts. Consumer also stated that the dealership found that it was a design flaw, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive because it was uncontrollable.
Brakes
While driving and upon depressing brake pedal attempting to make a gradual stop, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. The brake failed to engage still after repair was done.
Daewoo Nubira's brake got stuck and lost contol of the vehicle. Emergency brake was frozen and the car does not go in reverse.
1999 Daewoo Nubira engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 28 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Daewoo Nubira a good car?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Nubira rates average: 18% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Nubira at the same age. It is one of the best Nubira years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Daewoo Nubira?
The engine & cooling — 47 complaints, 75% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the suspension (5) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 1999 Daewoo Nubira have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1999 Daewoo Nubira, the most recent from August 6, 2004 (engine and engine cooling). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Daewoo Nubira?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998, 2002 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000 and 2001. See the full Daewoo Nubira years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Daewoo Nubira problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 57,000 miles; 35% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.