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2000 Daewoo Nubira: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira, most recently filed August 2004. Owners have filed 275 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2000 Daewoo Nubira. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V394000 Filed Aug 6, 2004

DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR & LAMP

Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported4,305 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V394000
Listed for 2000 Daewoo Nubira. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V357000 Filed Jul 14, 2004

DAEWOO\CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS/MIL

Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported11,576 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V357000
Listed for 2000 Daewoo Nubira. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V257000 Filed Sep 18, 2002

DAEWOO/FMVSS 106/BRAKE HOSES

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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).
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED FRONT BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.
Repair progress not yet reported38,181 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V257000

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Owner complaints (275)

275 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.

7involved a crash
3involved a fire
5injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 275.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2000 compares with other Nubira years

Best and worst Nubira years →
19981999200020012002
This year (2000)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
20
city
28
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,900
CO₂ tailpipe
386 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2000 Daewoo Nubira configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$2,900386
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$2,900386
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 22$3,050404
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 22$3,050404

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2000 Daewoo Nubira FAQ

How many recalls does the 2000 Daewoo Nubira have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 04V394000 (engine), 04V357000 (engine), 02V257000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2000 Daewoo Nubira problems?

Owners filed 275 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (183), Service brakes (57), Suspension (24) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2000 Daewoo Nubira get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 20 city, 28 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2000 Nubira compare with other years?

Among the 1998–2002 Daewoo Nubira model years at least five years old, the 1998 drew the fewest complaints (7) and the 2000 the most (275). The 2000 drew 275. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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