2000 Daewoo NubiraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 275 owner complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Nubira, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2000 Daewoo Nubira

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 11, 2010. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Daewoo Nubira has problems

275 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling1834
Service brakes, hydraulic552
Suspension241
Vehicle speed control91
Air bags75
Steering60
Electrical system60
Power train50
Exterior lighting50
9 other systems181

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2000 Daewoo Nubira recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 02V-257 · Sep 18, 2002 · 38,181 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Daewoo.

Mileage at failure

When do engine and engine cooling problems start?

47kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 63 engine and engine cooling complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 30% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
16under 30k miles61under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Nubira year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Nubira median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Nubira owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10370271 · Dec 11, 2010
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…
Complaint 10228881 · May 25, 2008 · 20,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10169064 · Sep 13, 2006 · 65,000 miles

Own a 2000 Nubira?

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