2001 Daewoo Nubira Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nubira years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Daewoo Nubira. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Nubira model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (80 complaints, 66%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 122owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Daewoo Nubira problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 80 | 66% | 45,000 | “shaft position” (56%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 23% | 43,198 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 7% | 36,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% | 19,941 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 5 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 2,372 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Daewoo Nubira recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, 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 harness.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, 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 harness.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.daewoous.com.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 27, 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 2001 daewoo nubira wagon. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired…
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…
THE DAEWOO NUBIRA 2001 SHOULD BE RECALLED TO REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE SUSPENSION. I FEEL THE CONTROL ARMS' INADEQUACIES ARE CATASTROPHES WAITING TO HAPPEN. THE CONTROL ARMS ARE FAULTY AND COULD CAUSE STEERING FAILURE. THIS IS A PART THAT IS REPLACED ON THIS CAR MODEL TOO…
Consumer received nhtsa recall 02v257000 concerning fmvss 106 brakes hoses. Consumer could not locate a dealer to honor the recall. *ak
The consumer received the camshaft senor and the brake recalls. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included per the daewoo computer. *jb *nm
Other Daewoo Nubira years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Nubira | 32 | 3 |
| 2001 | 122 | 3 |
| 2000 Nubira | 275 | 3 |
| 1999 Nubira | 63 | 2 |
| 1998 Nubira | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Daewoo Nubira?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 80 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Daewoo Nubira?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Daewoo 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.