Model year guide

1998 Daewoo Nubira

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Daewoo Nubira is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1,646 on record.

1998 Daewoo Nubira — representative photo
Representative photo

1998 Daewoo Nubira at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints7
Combined22–25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Daewoo Nubira recalls 2

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #04V394000 · 06/08/2004

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.

Fix: 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.

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #04V357000 · 14/07/2004

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1998 Daewoo Nubira common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1998 Daewoo Nubira MPG & running costs

Combined22–25 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,863
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,313 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Daewoo Nubira costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,315
Fuel only$14,315
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Daewoo Nubira

Daewoo Nubira is a compact car which was produced by the South Korean automaker Daewoo from 1997 to 2002 as a 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback and a 5-door station wagon.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1998 Daewoo Nubira vehicles on record

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Other Daewoo Nubira model years

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1997

1998 Daewoo Nubira — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Daewoo Nubira have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Daewoo Nubira. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Daewoo Nubira?

Across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Daewoo Nubira get?

The 1998 Daewoo Nubira has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.