2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico NubiraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira has problems

47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling320
Service brakes, hydraulic110
Suspension30
Electrical system21
Power train10
Steering10
Equipment10
Tires10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 02V-257 · Sep 18, 2002 · 2,098 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Daewoo Puerto Rico.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Nubira year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Nubira median. How we score

'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Nubira owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V357000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HE HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND WAS CHARGED $327.37. HE WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED. ON AUGUST 29, 2007, THE CONTACT NOTIFIED DAEWOO, BUT HAS NOT…
Complaint 10204372 · Sep 28, 2007 · 103,292 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. ON JULY 10, 2007, THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE VEHICLE BEGAN BLOWING HOT AIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WILL COST $600. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HIS…
Complaint 10196803 · Jul 19, 2007 · 53,300 miles
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY RECALL WAS FOR A CRAMSHAFT FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS ON THE INTERSTATE…
Complaint 10185748 · Mar 21, 2007

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