Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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).
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 front suspension. Failure of front control arm bushing causes severe oversteering understeering and torque steering. This condition is more pronounced during winter driving and and conditions such as highway on ramps where to car will rapidly change direction. This is a very severe saftey problem the lower control arm bushing allows the control arm to shift when acceleration ar decelerating causing the torque steer. From review of the complaints this has been a reaccuring problem without injuries and should be the manufacturers responsability to correct.
2000 Daewoo Nubira front suspension. Failure of front control arm bushing causes severe oversteering understeering and torque steering. This condition is more pronounced during winter driving and and conditions such as highway on ramps where to car will rapidly change direction. This is a very severe saftey problem the lower control arm bushing allows the control arm to shift when acceleration ar decelerating causing the torque steer. From review of the complaints this has been a reaccuring problem without injuries and should be the manufacturers responsability to correct.
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.
On 7/26/04 while travelling at approximately 35 MPH, vehicle suddenly died. The timing belt went, damaging valves and cylinder head. Fortunately, vehicle had 57,000 miles and was under warranty. However, the front control arms/bushings/ sway bar were also bad. Unfortunately, these were not covered by warranty. Items were replaced. Now it seems the oil pump is going, oil is leaking and there is low pressure along with catalytic converter going. Dealer says these items will be covered.
Known Nubira 2000 problem. Both lower control arms are defective and bushings shot (design flaw). Symptoms of problem include squeak and sludgy shiftiness when turning (not good for wntr driving) along with 2 ruined tires. 19K on car. Warranty expired last month and there's no recourse even though problem existed before that. Tires wear very fast and I was driving an unsafe car.
Car has 19000 miles and bushings have gone bad causing the front alignment to be off and have caused the front tires to wear out and have been advised that even if the bushings are replaced, this problem will happen again due to poor design and structure.
When accelerating from a stop position or accelerating while in motion at 45-60 MPH vehicle pulled to the left. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.
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.
Suspension complaints in other Nubira years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2000 Daewoo Nubira?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Daewoo Nubira, 9% of the model year's 275 complaints. The component named most often is front › control arm › lower arm (8 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Daewoo Nubira suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Daewoo Nubira suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 24,000 miles, and 53% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to suspension 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.