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2002 Daewoo NubiraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Nubira, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2002 Daewoo Nubira
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years63% below the Nubira median · #4 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints323 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2005. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Daewoo Nubira has problems

32 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 cooling181
Service brakes, hydraulic102
Air bags10
Suspension10
Tires10
Service brakes, air10
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

3 recalls

2002 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.

Best & worst years

2002 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
NHTSA crash tests

2002 Daewoo Nubira safety ratings

2002 Daewoo Nubira 4 DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2002 Daewoo Nubira frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2002 Daewoo Nubira side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Nubira owners report

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

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FROM MANUFACTURER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
Complaint 10099638 · Nov 8, 2004
DAEWOOD DEVELOPED RATTLING SOUNDS. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL COULD NOT BE HONORED DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO GET PARTS FROM DAEWOO REGARDING THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *SC *JB
Complaint 10095383 · Oct 5, 2004 · 24,000 miles
REALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER CONTACTED AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR DEAWOO RECALL NOTICE.*AK
Complaint 10094700 · Sep 30, 2004

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