Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Daewoo Nubira owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
The dealership was not able to perform the fmvss106/brake hose recall 02V257000 within a reasonable time frame. They told the consumer to bring the vehicle back in December although the symptoms of the recall had already started to occur. Vehicle fuel injectors not working right. Gas fumes coming through the vents. Brake fluid leaking from the front brake burning smell from the front of the vehicle. Transmission not functioning properly. The consumer had to replace the radio do to electrical problems in the vehicle.
Daewoo Nubira wagon cdx . Multiple brake problems. Had rotors turned 3 times before warranty ran out. Have replaced rotors and pads. I was informed by a mechanic that there is no adusting the back break callipers. Meaning the back brakes don't work. Brake petal goes to the floor. Slides at every stop.ABS has multiple teeth broke. Dealer refused to fix under warranty. Control arms bad. Serp belt bad.tires all replaced. I only have 32,000 miles on car. Can't get collision insurance at fair price.
Recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer could not find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter to Daewoo to do recall repairs. Check engine light is always on. Brakes squeeling every so often. Brake recall campaign id number : 02V257000
The front and rear brakes, turn signal bulbs, marker light bulbs and the lower control arm was replaced on numerous occasions, the vehicle stayed out of alignment, which caused extreme tire wear, also the check engine light illuminated.
I have 2000 Daewoo nubiria with 65K miles, I received a recall notice for the camshaft sensor. It upset me to learn that my car was not part of the recall. I have had my Daewoo since aug 2000. I have had several problems go on with my car. In 2000, door handles peeling off (replaced) in 2002, new door handles peeling off (never received another new pair because of back order) in 2002, replaced back rotors and pads (back brakes locked up while driving, I paid for) in 2004, replaced stop lamp (could not move car into driving gear, I paid for) in 2004, engine check light comes on and off (thought this would be taken care as part of the recall; need to be replaced) in 2004, in line fuse (needs to be replaced) in 2004, lower control arms (needs to be replaced) in 2004, vc gasket (needs to be replaced) I cannot afford to put any more money into a car that is worthless and cannot afford to buy …
First my airconditioning went out smoking then my brakes which went bad the second time I called they fixed them and didnt turn my rotors .I payed them over ahundred dollers tofix I,ve been told my brakes will go bad again becuse the rotors have big grooves in them. Now my control arm is going bad I told them months ago and they (they meaning borgman Ford Mazda in g.r.mi )keep telling me they will get them in this week . This week never comes.
There is vibration when braking. Dealer has replaced front rotors 3 times. Brake pedal also feels to be dropping, taking more effort to stop vehicle. Dealer found rotors slightly out of round. Location of brake pedal too close to gas pedal. Check engine light on. Dealer found knock sensor low input. Black debris inside coolant reservoir. Dealer states deposit in reservoir is normal.
The vehicle was still running after the key was removed from the ignition. The next day, the consumer could not engage the vehicle at all. The dealer diagnosed that brake fluid leakage contacted the master cylinder creating a positive charge resulting in the car not shutting off. The dealer replaced master cylinder.
Related recalls
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…
Brake complaints in other Nubira years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2000 Daewoo Nubira?
NHTSA has 58 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Daewoo Nubira, 21% of the model year's 275 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (22 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Daewoo Nubira brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 02V-257 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Sep 18, 2002). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Daewoo Nubira brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 28,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries and 1 death to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.