1999 Daewoo Nubira Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nubira years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Daewoo Nubira. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Nubira model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (47 complaints, 75%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 63owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 47 | 75% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 8% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% | 87,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | 2 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 44,813 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 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.
I own a 1999 daewoo nubira. For the last year or so it does what the toyotas are doing. More so in the summer months. This past saturday when i was stopped it started revving in drive, i put it in neutral, it revved higher, i put it in park and it settled down. This morning at 2 am. In cool…
Dt*: the contact stated that prior to receiving a recall letter pertaining to the engine and engine cooling: camshaft censor - campaign id # 04v357000, the contact had the timing belt repaired on two occasions as well as the engine installed by an independent mechanic. The contact asked the…
1999 daewoo nubira will not start. Consumer would like manufacturer to pay for recall repairs and bad parts. *kb *jb
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft position center activated the check engine light. A recall letter was received however the dealer did not perform the recall…
Dt*: the contact stated upon receiving a recall letter pertaining to the camshaft module valve the manufacturer was called. The manufacturer sent a follow up letter stating that reimbursement would be made for any parts and labor performed for the recall on the vehicle. The contact express distrust…
Other Daewoo Nubira years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Nubira | 32 | 3 |
| 2001 Nubira | 122 | 3 |
| 2000 Nubira | 275 | 3 |
| 1999 | 63 | 2 |
| 1998 Nubira | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Daewoo Nubira?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Daewoo Nubira?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.