1998 Daewoo NUBIRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
37,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 7 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 42.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 |
2000: 1; 2002: 1; 2004: 5
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10094004 · 2004-09-21 (September 21, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094004 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096737 · 2004-11-03 (November 3, 2004)
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 SUBJECT: CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. *JB *SC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096737 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097427 · 2004-10-21 (October 21, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V357000) FOR CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10097427 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097439 · 2004-10-21 (October 21, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) FOR THE BRAKE HOSE THE DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10097439 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10099265 · 2004-12-08 (December 8, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) FOR THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WERE NO DEALERS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 20,199 miles reported. Look up ODI 10099265 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8015945 · 2002-08-09 (August 9, 2002)
VEHICLE STALLED AT 55 MPH, DEALER DETERMINED THAT TIMING BELT HAD COME OFF, WRAPPED AROUND THE PISTONS, AND HAD DAMAGED THE ENGINE. ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK JLG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8015945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 865082 · 2000-07-10 (July 10, 2000)
EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. DEALER HAS REPAIRED/ REPLACED THE BRAKES THREE TIMES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 865082 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
04V357000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-07-14 (July 14, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V394000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-08-06 (August 6, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗