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1998 DAEWOO NUBIRA

2 recalls, 7 complaints

04V394000 Aug 6, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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.
4,305 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
04V357000 Jul 14, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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.
11,576 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Nov 2, 2004
Incident date: Nov 2, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) FOR THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WERE NO DEALERS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 21, 2004
Incident date: Oct 21, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V357000) FOR CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 21, 2004
Incident date: Oct 21, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) FOR THE BRAKE HOSE THE DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 13, 2004
Incident date: Oct 13, 2004
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 SUBJECT: CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. *JB *SC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 21, 2004
Incident date: Sep 21, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 9, 2002
Incident date: Aug 5, 2002
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. *AK JLG
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Jul 10, 2000
EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. DEALER HAS REPAIRED/ REPLACED THE BRAKES THREE TIMES.*AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 DAEWOO NUBIRA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 22.0 31.0 25.0 Regular $2,500
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 29.0 24.0 Regular $2,600
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 28.0 22.0 Regular $2,850
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 28.0 23.0 Regular $2,700

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

DAEWOO NUBIRA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DAEWOO NUBIRA across all model years (1998, 2002).

13 Total Recalls
573 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
16 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

DAEWOO NUBIRA - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2002 3 34 View
2001 3 131 View
2000 3 332 View
1999 2 69 View
1998 (current) 2 7

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