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1998–2002 · 5 model years

Daewoo NUBIRA recalls & problems by year

13 recalls and 499 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2000275 complaints
Most recalls20023 recalls
Crashes reported14in owner complaints
Injuries reported81 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253001998: 7 complaints, 2 recalls1999: 63 complaints, 2 recalls2000: 275 complaints, 3 recalls2001: 122 complaints, 3 recalls2002: 32 complaints, 3 recalls19981999200020012002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 NUBIRA—22–23 mpg3322100
2001 NUBIRA—22–23 mpg31224120
2000 NUBIRA—22–23 mpg32757351
1999 NUBIRA—22–23 mpg2631200
1998 NUBIRA—22–25 mpg270010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling334
  • Service brakes, hydraulic106
  • Suspension39
  • Vehicle speed control14
  • Air bags13
  • Electrical system9
  • Power train9
  • Steering7