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2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico NubiraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints271 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage43kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 16, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira has problems

27 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 cooling180
Service brakes, hydraulic41
Suspension20
Electrical system20
Steering10
Air bags10
Tires10
Equipment10
Fuel system, gasoline10
1 other systems10

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

1 recall

2001 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

2001 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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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 2001 DAEWOO NUBIRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000. THE RECALL STATED THAT 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…
Complaint 10185294 · Mar 16, 2007 · 620,007 miles
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD I HAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DAEWOO INDICATING THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS BEING RECALLED AND THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE IT REPLACED OR RISK FIRE/INSULATION BURN DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE CMP SENSOR LOOKED AT, AND TO HAVE…
Complaint 10170735 · Oct 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN THE VEHICLE. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED ON 9-04. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND AGREED THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL, # 04V357000, CONCERNING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HOWEVER, BOTH REFUSED TO REPAIR THE…
Complaint 10165606 · Aug 16, 2006 · 59,000 miles

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