Research · 5 model years

Daewoo NubiraEvery model year, 1998–2002

Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 499 owner complaints for the Daewoo Nubira. The 2000 model year has the most complaints (275).

01 —Model years

Daewoo Nubira years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20023322Not rated23
200131224Not rated23
200032757Not rated23
19992631Not rated23
1998270Not rated24
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
19987
199963
2000275
2001122
200232

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2002 Nubira

3 campaigns

Engine and engine cooling

Free remedy

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.

Engine and engine coolingReported Aug 6, 2004NHTSA 04V394000

Engine and engine cooling

Free remedy

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.

Engine and engine coolingReported Jul 14, 2004NHTSA 04V357000

Service brakes

Free remedy

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).

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Sep 18, 2002NHTSA 02V257000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026