1998 Daewoo Nubira Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Daewoo Nubira, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Daewoo Nubira
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
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.
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
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…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Daewoo Nubira have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,600 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose. There were no dealers available to perform the recall. *jb *sc *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 8, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“NHTSA recall 04v357000 subject: camshaft position sensor. The mechanic refused to honor the recall because the camshaft sensor was not defective. *jb *sc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 3, 2004 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Daewoo Nubira (Nubira Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–22 / 28–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Daewoo Nubira model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Daewoo Nubira model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Daewoo Nubira | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 Daewoo Nubira | 2 | 63 |
| 2000 Daewoo Nubira | 3 | 275 |
| 2001 Daewoo Nubira | 3 | 122 |
| 2002 Daewoo Nubira | 3 | 32 |
Checking a specific 1998 Daewoo Nubira
How do I know if my 1998 Daewoo Nubira has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Daewoo Nubira; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Daewoo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V357000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Daewoo models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.