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2000 Daewoo Nubira

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
275
Latest Dec 11, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Aug 6, 2004
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
10
5 injuries, 1 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 275 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira, most frequently naming the engine, brakes and suspension categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
04V394000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Aug 6, 2004
4,305 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The remedy: 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.
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICOView on NHTSA.gov
04V357000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Jul 14, 2004
11,576 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The remedy: 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.
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICAView on NHTSA.gov
02V257000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Sep 18, 2002
38,181 units potentially affected
The defect: 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).
The risk: THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.
The remedy: 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.
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICAView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Engine
Filed Dec 11, 2010

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 ON BUT I KEEP SMELLING A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10370271
Incident
Mar 4, 2010
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 9, 2008

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 BACK TO WHERE SHE PURCHASED THEM AND WANTED NEW REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED HER THAT THEY WERE REQUIRED BY LAW TO SELL TIRES THAT WERE A YEAR OLD. THE TIRE SIZE AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,590 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,232.

NHTSA ID
10241577
Incident
Sep 4, 2008
Mileage
57,232 mi
Engine
Filed May 25, 2008

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 DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DO RECALL WORK UNLESS I PAID FOR LABOR AND PART FIRST AND THEN CONTACT DAEWOO FOR REIMBURSEMENT. I CANNOT GET MY TAGS WHICH I ALREADY PAID FOR BECAUSE CAR WILL NOT PASS SMOG. DMV GAVE ME ONE EXTENSION ALREADY. TRIED TO ORDER PART FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT AUTO PARTS STORES. THEY STATED THIS PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND COULD TAKE ANYWHERE FROM TWO WEEKS TO TWO YEARS. QUALITY MOTOR SHOP STATED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS A RECALL ITEM. WHAT GOOD IS NHTSA IF YOU DO NOT ENFORCE DEALERSHIPS OR COMPANY TO HONOR RECALL WORK? *TR

NHTSA ID
10228881
Incident
Mar 1, 2008
Mileage
20,000 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 13, 2006
Fire reported

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 INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *NM CONSUMER SENT IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN A VOQ. *KB UPDATED 04/14/08. *KB

NHTSA ID
10169064
Incident
Aug 1, 2004
Mileage
65,000 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 9, 2006

CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS ON 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. *KB RECALL 04V357000. THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS ALSO REPLACED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10165807
Incident
Jul 26, 2006
Engine
Filed Jul 17, 2006

2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA VIN FALLS UNDER RECALL BUT THE PART NUMBER DOES NOT. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PARTS AND LABOR FEE. *KB THE RECALL WAS FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IN THE VEHICLE REMAINS ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER FOUND TROUBLE CODE P0304 WHICH SUGGEST CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER CALLED DAEWOO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND LEFT A MESSAGE BUT NO ONE HAS RETURNED THE CALL. *NM

NHTSA ID
10163690
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Engine
Filed Jun 30, 2006

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PART NUMBER DOES NOT FALL IN THE LIST TO BE REPLACED. *TS IF THE PART WAS REPLACED THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS (04V357000). THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED DAEWOO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HAS LET MESSAGES BUT NO ONE HAS CALLED BACK. *NM

NHTSA ID
10161590
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Engine
Filed Jun 15, 2006

RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. FOUND A DAEWOO DEALER, TRAVELED 20 MILE'S, TOOK OFF FROM WORK. DEALER DIDN'T CHANGE THE PART, CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. WANTED INSTEAD TO CHANGE HOSES AT MY EXPENSE. FELT UNCOMFORTABLE AND ANXIOUS AND IRRITATED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10159970
Incident
Jun 13, 2006

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Daewoo Nubira by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002323050.6
20011223048.3
2000Viewing2753048.7
1999632048.1
1998720—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.