Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 28, 2007 · 81 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 81 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira, across 4 model years (2000–2003). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (47). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Peak: 2000, with 47 complaints
2000: 472000472001: 272001272002: 6200262003: 120031

n = 81 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Nubira year: 2000, 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2000 Nubira: 47 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2001 Nubira: 27 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2002 Nubira: 6 complaints, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling5340
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1832
Suspension630
Electrical System420
Air Bags220
Equipment220
Power Train220
Steering220
Tires220
Visibility220
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Latches/locks/linkages110

All Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 Nubira11—Engine and Engine Cooling
2002 Nubira61—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2001 Nubira271—Engine and Engine CoolingFar more complaints than other years
2000 Nubira471—Engine and Engine CoolingFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (47), 2001 (27) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Nubira year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 53 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.