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.
1998-2002 · 5 model years
Daewoo Nubira Problems by year
Owners have filed 499 complaints about the Daewoo Nubira across 5 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (275), while 1998 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 499
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 14
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- 1
Nubira complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Nubira problems
Daewoo Nubira recalls 3
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.
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).
Latest Nubira complaints
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
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 daewoo nubira wagon. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 19,941.
I own a 1999 daewoo nubira. For the last year or so it does what the toyotas are doing. More so in the summer months. This past saturday when I was stopped it started revving in drive, I put it in neutral, it revved higher, I put it in park and it settled down. This morning at 2 am. In cool weather, it even was revving in park, I had to turn it off. What should I do. Have you had other complaints? Thank you *tr
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.
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...
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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
The check engine light came on and when diagnosed it was related to a defect in the camshaft position sensor. I came to know about a recall regarding my vehicle model on the camshaft sensor and took it to a dealership for repair. The dealership said the car was not in the database and refused to do the repair. In the recall letter it says that with this camshaft defect there is a risk of engine catching fire. *Tr
Questions about the Daewoo Nubira
Which Daewoo Nubira years have the most problems?
Which Daewoo Nubira years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Daewoo Nubira problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (332), brakes (104), suspension (38) most often.
How many recalls does the Daewoo Nubira have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Daewoo Nubira model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data