2000 Daewoo Nubira Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 11, 2010 · 55 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 Daewoo Nubira, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 22,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fmvss brake” (18% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Fmvss brake: mentioned in 10 of 55 complaints (18%)
  • Unable locate: mentioned in 7 of 55 complaints (13%)
  • Hose operation: mentioned in 6 of 55 complaints (11%)
  • Hoses consumer: mentioned in 6 of 55 complaints (11%)

At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?

Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 33%
10k–25k miles2 · 22%
25k–50k miles3 · 33%
50k–75k miles1 · 11%
75k–100k miles0 · 0%
100k–150k miles0 · 0%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 55 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Daewoo Nubira service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year

Peak: 2000, with 55 complaints
1998: 3199831999: 3199932000: 552000552001: 282001282002: 10200210

n = 99 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearService Brakes, Hydraulic complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2002 Nubira1031%13,650
2001 Nubira2823%43,198
2000 Nubira5520%22,000
1999 Nubira35%—
1998 Nubira343%20,199

When owners reported it

Peak: 2002, with 25 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 3200132002: 252002252003: 3200332004: 222004222005: 120051

n = 55 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsSep 18, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V257000 · 38,181 vehicles

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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Received May 28, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10122381

The dealership was not able to perform the fmvss106/brake hose recall 02v257000 within a reasonable time frame. They told the consumer to bring the vehicle back in december although the symptoms of the recall had already started to occur. *jb vehicle fuel injectors not working right. Gas fumes…

Received Dec 8, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10099144

02 v 257 000/fmvss 106/brake hoses: the consumer received a recall notice and was unable to locate a authorized service center within his area. *jb *tc

Received Nov 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10097162
Daewoo Nubira
Daewoo Nubira. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2000 Daewoo Nubiras have service brakes, hydraulic problems?

No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira (20% of the 275 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Daewoo Nubira service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

The median reported mileage is 22,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 Daewoo Nubira?

The most frequent phrase is “fmvss brake”, in 10 of 55 complaints, followed by “unable locate” (7).

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