1998 Daewoo Nubira Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 37,600miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 24 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Daewoo Nubira (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Daewoo Nubira. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,600 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling4 57%
- Brakes3 43%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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”
NHTSA complaint #8015945, filed 2002-08Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,199 and 55,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1998 Daewoo Nubira version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nubira FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Nubira FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Nubira FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Nubira FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Nubira Wagon FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Nubira Wagon FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Nubira Wagon FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Nubira Wagon FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V394000Aug 6, 2004Engine and engine coolingCovers: Daewoo Nubira 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Leganza 1998–2002 +2 more
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.
- 04V357000Jul 14, 2004Engine and engine coolingCovers: Daewoo Nubira 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Leganza 1998–2002
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.
Recall details for the 1998 Daewoo Nubira → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Daewoo Nubira.
Other model years of the Daewoo Nubira
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 32 | 24,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 122 | 40,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 275 | 43,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 63 | 57,162 | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 7 | 37,600 | 2 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
All Daewoo Nubira model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Daewoo Nubira have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Daewoo Nubira as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Daewoo Nubira is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1998 Daewoo Nubira been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Daewoo Nubira get?
The EPA rates the 1998 Daewoo Nubira (Nubira, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Daewoo Nubira reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,600 miles and the middle half falls between 20,199 and 55,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.