Most common 2000 Daewoo Nubira problems
Share of the 275 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 →
2000 Daewoo Nubira recalls (3)
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…
What 2000 Daewoo Nubira owners say
Engine & cooling all 183 →
2000 Daewoo Nubira electrical system caught fire. Consumer would like compensation for the underhood fire. A short circuit within the wiring of the cam sensor ignited which resulted in a fire. The component had been recalled for similar make/model Daewoo vehicles. The consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. Consumer sent in additional information in a voq. Updated 04/14/08.
04V357000/camshaft position sensor. The consumer experienced an underhood fire in March 2004 and since have had the vehicle repaired. The consumer has tried to contact the manufacturer to receive reimbursement now that the recall is in effect. The consumer stated that no one answered the phone. Provide further details.
Brakes all 58 →
I purchased a new Daewoo Nubira in June 2000. In May 2003 the check engine light came on and remained on despite numerous diagnotic and repair attempts. The light remained on for over a year. In January of 2004 I took my car for the now required emissions test, it failed due to the camshaft sensor. I purchased the required part, a camshaft position sensor, on 1/15/04 and paid a mechanic to perform the repairs. The light illuminated again within 3 days of repair. On September 12th, I received a notification of defect from Daewoo motoramerica, adressing the said camshaft sensor. One month later the car began to hesitate while I was driving, and would not accelerate smoothly, finally it in May, while I was driving on the highway, all the lights on the instument panel came on, the car began to shake and then just shut down. …
When the consumer turned the key in the ignition, the vehicle accelerated without the gas pedal being depressed. The front brakes were noisy and were found corroded, a loud noise was coming from the A/C, the cup holder was inoperative, the tech found the fog lamp was inoperative, the trunk was inoperative, the tire was wearing uneven, both front control arms were noisy, there was an electrical wiring problem, the cam belt had broken and there was possible cylinder head damage, the vehicle would not start due to the timing belt which broke and caused the valves to bend. The consumer stated the rear brakes were noisy, there was a loud noise coming from the air condition, the fog lamp was inoperative, the hub cap was replaced, the trunk latch was replaced, the left and right control arms were replaced.
Suspension all 24 →
When the consumer turned the key in the ignition, the vehicle accelerated without the gas pedal being depressed. The front brakes were noisy and were found corroded, a loud noise was coming from the A/C, the cup holder was inoperative, the tech found the fog lamp was inoperative, the trunk was inoperative, the tire was wearing uneven, both front control arms were noisy, there was an electrical wiring problem, the cam belt had broken and there was possible cylinder head damage, the vehicle would not start due to the timing belt which broke and caused the valves to bend. The consumer stated the rear brakes were noisy, there was a loud noise coming from the air condition, the fog lamp was inoperative, the hub cap was replaced, the trunk latch was replaced, the left and right control arms were replaced.
There aren't any events that LED up to the failure. I took my vehicle in for a routine check and was informed of the problem then. The front control arms on my vehicle are worn. I have gone through 3 sets of tires while trying to locate the part to fit my vehicle. My car swerves after reaching a speed of 30 MPH. I am unable to drive my car on wet roads because I am not able to control the extreme sliding that occurs. I have contacted over 50 dealerships in my area and outside of my area and have not been able to locate this particular part. Parts for my car are very hard to find and very costly.
2000 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 2000 Daewoo Nubira a good car?
Based on 275 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Nubira rates avoid: 5.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Nubira at the same age. It is one of the Nubira years we suggest avoiding. 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 2000 Daewoo Nubira?
The engine & cooling — 183 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the brakes (58) and suspension (24).
How many recalls does the 2000 Daewoo Nubira have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2000 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 2000 Daewoo Nubira problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 43,000 miles; 60% 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.