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Daewoo Nubira Problems

The Daewoo Nubira is a compact sedan and wagon produced from 1997-2002 that represented Daewoo's attempt to establish a presence in the American market. With 1,146 complaints on record, the Nubira has issues primarily involving engine cooling and brake problems. After Daewoo's bankruptcy, GM acquired the company, making parts availability challenging. The Nubira offered value pricing when new but now presents significant ownership challenges due to limited support.

1,146
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
5
Model Years
2
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2000
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1998 2002

Common Problem Categories

Engine And Engine Cooling 668
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 212
Suspension 78
Vehicle Speed Control 28
Air Bags 26

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2002 68 0 4 2 Good
2001 262 0 8 2 Average
2000 664 0 18 6 Avoid
1999 138 0 2 6 Average
1998 14 0 0 0 Good

Daewoo Nubira Years to Avoid

2000, 2001, 1999

Best Daewoo Nubira Years

1998, 2002, 1999

Frequently Asked Questions