2000 Daewoo Nubira Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nubira years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 275 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Daewoo Nubira. That is the most of any Nubira model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (183 complaints, 67%), typically at around 47,257 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 275owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 problems | 183 | 67% | 47,257 | “position sensor” (68%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 55 | 20% | 22,000 | “fmvss brake” (18%) | — |
| Suspension | 24 | 9% | 23,850 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 2% | 38,912 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | 27,062 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | 16,580 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 2% | 49,823 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 57,232 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 49,823 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Daewoo Nubira recalls (3)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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).
Risk: This can result in brake hose rupture, brake fluid leakage, and loss of vehicle braking.
Fix: 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 within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, selection 1.
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 purchased the vehicle in 2009 it previously had two owners. I've had minor repairs done already. However, i was curious to know why the vehicle was recalled. As i looked into it i found that im having problems with the engine sensor which i had repaired 2 months ago because the check engine came…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo nubira. On december 1, 2006, all four tires on the vehicle were replaced with 2005 cooper tires. The contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop to have her tires rotated and was informed that the tires were manufactured on december 1, 2005. She took the tires…
Camshaft position sensor needs to be replaced for second time. I had to get the camshaft position sensor replaced at my cost. Second time it burnt one of the fuses out. I am unable to pay another time for this recall. Contacted daewoo at the number placed on your website. They told me to contact…
2000 daewoo nubira electrical system caught fire. Consumer would like compensation for the underhood fire. *kb a short circuit within the wiring of the cam sensor ignited which resulted in a fire. The component had been recalled for similar make/model daewoo vehicles. The consumer's vehicle was not…
Consumer would like reimbursement for repairs on 2000 daewoo nubira. *kb recall 04v357000. The valve cover gasket was also replaced. *jb
Other Daewoo Nubira years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Nubira | 32 | 3 |
| 2001 Nubira | 122 | 3 |
| 2000 | 275 | 3 |
| 1999 Nubira | 63 | 2 |
| 1998 Nubira | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Daewoo Nubira?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 183 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Daewoo Nubira?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.