2002 Daewoo NUBIRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
24,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 32 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 15.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.1% |
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 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 16; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 23 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 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 1 |
2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2004: 26; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10007157 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL 02V257000 DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007157 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039363 · 2003-09-23 (September 23, 2003)
I WAS ON YOUR WEB SITE AND NOTICED THAT A RECALL NOTICE WAS PLACED CONCERNING MY 2000 DAEWOO NUBERIA. I CALLED THE NHTSA HOTLINE, AS THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY DAEWOO DEALERS IN THE US. THE LADY WHO ANSWERED STATED THAT, EVEN THOUGH I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THE RECALL - CONCERNING THE BREAKS ON THE CAR - I HAVE NO RECOURSE BECAUSE THERE ARE NO DAEWOO DEALERS IN THE US. THE ONLY NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED FROM DAEWOO WAS THE LETTER STATING THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN THE US. I THINK THAT IT IS INCREDULOUS THAT I CAN NOT HAVE THIS …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10039363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10074762 · 2004-06-03 (June 3, 2004)
UNTIL 1:30 P.M. TODAY (JUNE 3, 2004), I THOUGHT MY 2002 DAEWOO NUBIRA WAS A GOD-SENT BECAUSE OF ITS EXCELLENT GAS ECONOMY (~30 MPG). THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE THIS AFTERNOON AND NOW IT'S A PIECE OF JUNK. I HAVE BEEN DOING MY OIL CHANGE EVERY 3000 MILES AND SO FAR I'VE PUT ABOUT 39000 MILES ON IT. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED BUT IT DID!!! I HOPE THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE THINGS DAEWOO IS TRYING TO HIDE. THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE THE DAEWOO'S, PLEASE HAVE YOUR CAR CHECKED IMMEDIATELY BY A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL FOR ANY KIND OF P…
Owner-reported narrative. 39,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10074762 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10083315 · 2004-09-08 (September 8, 2004)
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *JB *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10083315 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092263 · 2004-09-15 (September 15, 2004)
04 V 357 000/CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR/MIL: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THIS RECALL NOTICE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER OR GET THROUGH TO THE TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR DAEWOO CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WILL REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092263 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092296 · 2004-09-15 (September 15, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(04V357000) FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION CMP SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092300 · 2004-09-15 (September 15, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATED WITH SPEED. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE BRAKE LINE TUBING NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO CORROSION. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092300 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092411 · 2004-09-16 (September 16, 2004)
THERE WERE NO DEALERS IN THE AREA TO MAKE THE REPAIR. RECALL 04V357000. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 35,651 miles reported. Look up ODI 10092411 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V257000 · 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 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V357000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-07-14 (July 14, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V394000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-08-06 (August 6, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗