Daewoo Nubira Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 332 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Daewoo Nubira across 5 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (183). The words owners use most often: “position sensor” (65% of reports).
- 332engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 75%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Position sensor: mentioned in 216 of 332 complaints (65%)
- Cam shaft: mentioned in 179 of 332 complaints (54%)
- Consumer concerning: mentioned in 48 of 332 complaints (14%)
- Unable locate: mentioned in 29 of 332 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 116 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 332 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 2 an injury.
Daewoo Nubira engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Nubira | 18 | 56% | 29,826 |
| 2001 Nubira | 80 | 66% | 45,000 |
| 2000 Nubira | 183 | 67% | 47,257 |
| 1999 Nubira | 47 | 75% | 63,000 |
| 1998 Nubira | 4 | 57% | 55,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
The check engine light came on and when diagnosed it was related to a defect in the camshaft position sensor. I came to know about a recall regarding my vehicle model on the camshaft sensor and took it to a dealership for repair. The dealership said the car was not in the database and refused to do…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Daewoo Nubiras have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 332 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Daewoo Nubira. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Daewoo Nubira engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Daewoo Nubira?
The most frequent phrase is “position sensor”, in 216 of 332 complaints, followed by “cam shaft” (179).
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