2000 Daewoo Nubira problems
Owners have filed 332 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Nubira with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 55.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 18.7%.
Complaints332
Crashes9
Fires3
Injuries8
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 55.7% · 185
Service brakes, hydraulic 18.7% · 62
Suspension 7.5% · 25
Vehicle speed control 2.7% · 9
Air bags 2.1% · 7
Steering 1.8% · 6
Electrical system 1.8% · 6
Power train 1.5% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 8 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 257 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 39,523 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning engine and engine cooling. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for service, and it was explained to her that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.*Ak consumer concerned that the car may catch on fire if camshaft is not fixed. The consumer purchase the part but cannot afford the labor. The consumer request reimbursement for part. *Bf Engine and engine cooling
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. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 65,000 miles
04V357000/cam shaft sensor. Owner has received a recall notice from the manufacturer and went to the nearest dealership. The owner was informed by the dealership that they were not doing more than 5 vehicles per day and that they were currently booked and will not be able to accommodate the owner until november 2004. Owner feels the waiting time is unreasonable. Provide further details. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 76,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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