2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 28, 2007 · 47 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Nubira years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira. That is the most of any Nubira model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (32 complaints, 68%), typically at around 61,431 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling32 · ~61,431 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11
Suspension3 · ~51,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~39,000 mi
Equipment1 · ~53,300 mi
Power Train1 · ~38,000 mi
Steering1 · ~42,856 mi
Tires1 · ~148,000 mi
Visibility1 · ~53,300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling3268%61,431——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1123%———
Suspension36%51,000——
Electrical System24%39,000——
Equipment12%53,300——
Power Train12%38,000——
Steering12%42,856——
Tires12%148,000——
Visibility12%53,300——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 21 complaints
2002: 1200212004: 212004212005: 9200592006: 122006122007: 420074

n = 47 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsSep 18, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V257001 · 2,098 vehicles

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." a crack can develop in the outer rubber layer of the front brake hose(s).

Risk: This can result in brake hose rupture, brake fluid leakage, and loss of vehicle braking.

Fix: Dealers will install new redesigned front brake hoses. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, selection 1.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 28, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10204372

*****you do not have my size listed in your drop down menu**** cornell 1000 tires p18565r14 (pepboys) mounted on front of car caused violent shaking of car between 40 and 70 miles per hour and when braking the entire front of car would become unstable. Finally one of the tires blew out and with…

Tires · received Aug 5, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10198555

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…

Visibility · received Jul 19, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10196803

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…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Mar 21, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10185748

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated on the dash board. There was a nhtsa recall, # 04v357000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 16, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10165613

Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira years

2001 Nubira →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Nubira11
2002 Nubira61
2001 Nubira271
2000471

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 32 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nubira model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.