AI Damage1999 Daewoo Nubira: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Daewoo Nubira filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 63
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 75% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 8% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 5% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 3% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 3% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 2% of all complaints
- 8 Latches, locks, linkages 2% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 47 complaints (75% of all).
- Suspension: 5 complaints (8% of all).
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (5% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (5% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (3% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 63 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 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.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 25mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
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.
The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft position center activated the check engine light. A recall letter was received however the dealer did not perform the recall remedy. Although the vehicle's vin was included in the recall the camshaft lot range was out of scope.
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation.
After having the cam shaft position sensor replaced the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced again.
The check engine light was on. The dealer kept telling the consumer they did not have any parts. Cam shaft sensor recall 04v357000. The engine stalled while sitting at a red light.
When changing lanes steering wheel vibrated. The tires were wearing unevenly. Vehicle was driven to a dealership, who indicated that this occurred because the lower control arms were defective, and needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced, but the failure recurred.
Vehicle jerks to the left when taking foot off the accelerator. Front end has made a squeaking noise for 2 years- daewoo mechanic claims there is nothing wrong. Had to replace all rear brakes and rotors and pads in front after only 36000 miles. Dt
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 4,699 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 13% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Nubira has 100 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 63, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Daewoo Nubira?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, suspension, service brakes. Total complaints: 63. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (13%), smoke, burning smell, fire (6%), door locks, latches, handles (3%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 2026-11-05.