2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico NUBIRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
47 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
55,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 47 complaints (53.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 23.4% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 6.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 25; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 26 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 4 |
2002: 1; 2004: 21; 2005: 9; 2006: 12; 2007: 4
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10096608 · 2004-10-12 (October 12, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096608 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096752 · 2004-10-13 (October 13, 2004)
04 V 357 000/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/MIL: CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE FOR AN IN-LINE FUSE TO THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRING. *JB...THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD BUT DAEWOO WOULD NOT PAY FOR IT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096753 · 2004-11-09 (November 9, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *JB THE DEALER STATED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. THE CONTROL ARMS WORE OUT BEFORE 30K MILES. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 20,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096753 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096761 · 2004-10-13 (October 13, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096761 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096767 · 2004-10-13 (October 13, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096767 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096942 · 2004-10-15 (October 15, 2004)
THE VEHICLE SMELLS OF SMOKE. A RECALL LETTER FOR THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS RECEIVED. THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER WHO STATED IT WOULD BE APRIL UNTIL THEY COULD MAKE THE REPAIR. NHTSA RECALL 04V357000. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096942 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096976 · 2004-10-15 (October 15, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR: DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096976 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096977 · 2004-10-15 (October 15, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR:: DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096977 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V257001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2002-09-18 (September 18, 2002)
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).
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗