Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Daewoo Nubira
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Daewoo Nubira has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 275 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V394000 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR & LAMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V357000 DAEWOO\CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS/MIL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V257000 DAEWOO/FMVSS 106/BRAKE HOSES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 183 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
Of the 275 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 275 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Daewoo Nubira has a below-average reliability rating due to a high number of complaints and multiple recalls, particularly related to the engine and braking systems. Complaints are relatively high for a vehicle of its age, suggesting significant issues. Nonetheless, specifics on failures such as mileage and exact costs remain unclear from the data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine and cooling | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| service brakes | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant flush and replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Timing belt replacement
- Air filter and spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Burning smell from engine
- Squealing or reduced braking
- Uneven tire wear
- Check engine light
- Vibration or noise in suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.