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2001 Daewoo NubiraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 122 owner complaints about the 2001 Daewoo Nubira, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2001 Daewoo Nubira
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Nubira median · #2 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints1227 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2010. Updated daily. Photo: File:Daewoo Nubira (J150) 2001-Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands.png : Clinton Snow derivative work: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Daewoo Nubira has problems

122 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 cooling801
Service brakes, hydraulic281
Suspension80
Air bags43
Vehicle speed control20
Power train20
Electrical system10
Service brakes, air10
Fuel system, gasoline10
4 other systems40

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

3 recalls

2001 Daewoo 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 · 38,181 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.

Mileage at failure

When do engine and engine cooling problems start?

45kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 29 engine and engine cooling complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 32% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
7under 30k miles29under 100k miles0100k miles or more
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

'98'99'00'01'02
  • 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.

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN DIAGNOSED IT WAS RELATED TO A DEFECT IN THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I CAME TO KNOW ABOUT A RECALL REGARDING MY VEHICLE MODEL ON THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE CAR WAS NOT IN THE DATABASE AND REFUSED TO DO…
Complaint 10220466 · Mar 8, 2008
RECALL 04V357000 WAS ISSUED FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE IN APRIL 2004, THE RECALL LETTER THAT THE CONSUMER RECEICED WAS DATED SEP, 2004. *TC *JB
Complaint 10105339 · Dec 3, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE CAMSHAFT SENOR AND THE BRAKE RECALLS. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED PER THE DAEWOO COMPUTER. *JB *NM
Complaint 10101522 · Dec 21, 2004 · 45,000 miles

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