2002 Daewoo Nubira Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nubira years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Daewoo Nubira. That ranks 4th out of 5 Nubira model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (18 complaints, 56%), typically at around 29,826 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 18 | 56% | 29,826 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 31% | 13,650 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 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.
Front lower control arms have to be changed due to bushings going bad, if these bushings fail it can lead to crashes from having unstable steering.found a recall in aulstralia for the same thing. Car jerks to the sides at speeds as low as 15 miles per hour and up. I was driving 55 when my car…
While traveling at 10 mph the brakes failed to operate, causing a crash. Consumer was informed by the dealer that the rubber brake hoses needed repairs for the second time.*ak
Consumer received a recall letter for cam shaft position sensor. When going to the dealer consumer was asked to pay for the repairs.*ak *tc
Consumer received recall 04v357000 from manufacturer. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic wanted to charge consumer for recall repairs. *ak
The consumer received nhtsa recall 02v257000 on the fmvss 106/ brake hoses. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *jb
Other Daewoo Nubira years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 32 | 3 |
| 2001 Nubira | 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 2002 Daewoo Nubira?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Daewoo Nubira?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.