1998 Daewoo Nubira Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nubira years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Daewoo Nubira. That ranks 5th out of 5 Nubira model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Daewoo Nubira problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 57% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 43% | 20,199 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Daewoo Nubira recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Fix: 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 website at www.daewoous.com.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose. There were no dealers available to perform the recall. *jb *sc *jb
Nhtsa recall 04v357000 subject: camshaft position sensor. The mechanic refused to honor the recall because the camshaft sensor was not defective. *jb *sc
The consumer received a recall notice(0v357000) for camshaft position sensor. The dealer was not in operation. *jb
The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose the dealer was not in operation. *jb
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. No parts were available. *ak
Other Daewoo Nubira years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Nubira | 32 | 3 |
| 2001 Nubira | 122 | 3 |
| 2000 Nubira | 275 | 3 |
| 1999 Nubira | 63 | 2 |
| 1998 | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Daewoo Nubira?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Daewoo Nubira?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Daewoo Nubira a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nubira model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.