Daewoo Nubira Problems by Year
NHTSA has 499 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Daewoo Nubira, across 5 model years (1998–2002). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (275). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Daewoo Nubira years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Nubira year: 2000, 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Nubira: 275 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2001 Nubira: 122 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1999 Nubira: 63 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Daewoo Nubira problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 332 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 99 | 5 | 4 |
| Suspension | 38 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Daewoo Nubira problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2001: engine and engine cooling (80)
- 2000: engine and engine cooling (183) · service brakes, hydraulic (55)
All Daewoo Nubira model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Nubira | 32 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Nubira | 122 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Nubira | 275 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Nubira | 63 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Nubira | 7 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Daewoo Nubira years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (275), 2001 (122) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Nubira year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Daewoo Nubira?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 332 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Daewoo Nubira have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.