AI Damage1998 Daewoo Nubira reliability: common problems
Owners of the 1998 Daewoo Nubira filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 57% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 43% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 4 complaints (57% of all).
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (43% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose. There were no dealers available to perform the recall.
The consumer received a recall notice(0v357000) for camshaft position sensor. The dealer was not in operation.
The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose the dealer was not in operation.
Nhtsa recall 04v357000 subject: camshaft position sensor. The mechanic refused to honor the recall because the camshaft sensor was not defective.
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. Jlg
Excessive brake wear. Dealer has repaired/ replaced the brakes three times.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,587 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Nubira has 100 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Daewoo Nubira?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, service brakes. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 Daewoo Nubira?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1998 Daewoo Nubira from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1998 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.