Model year record

2002 Daewoo NUBIRA recalls & problems

The 2002 Daewoo NUBIRA has 3 safety recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (18 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints32filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

2002 Daewoo NUBIRA in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingAug 6, 2004

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V3940004,305 vehicles

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 coolingJul 14, 2004

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V35700011,576 vehicles

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, hydraulicSep 18, 2002

Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 02V25700038,181 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 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2002 Daewoo Nubira 4 DR.

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2002 Daewoo NUBIRA NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Nubira

23mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Nubira Station Wagon

23mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Nubira

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Nubira Station Wagon

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingCooling system	18	0	1	29,825 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	10	2	0	13,650 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	2	0	0	—
Service brakes, airSlack adjusters › Automatic	1	0	0	—
Tires	1	0	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	1	0	0	—
SuspensionFront › Control arm › Lower arm	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
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 JERKED REAL HARD TO THE LEFT.HAVE TO HAVE THE WHOLE ARM REPLACED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM LOWEST PRICE I RECIEVED IS 500.00. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SERVICE STATION THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACING A LOT OF THESE
Jun 20, 2005
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCrash
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
Dec 1, 2004
Engine and engine cooling
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
Sep 29, 2004 · 16,590 miles
Engine and engine cooling
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FROM MANUFACTURER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
Oct 12, 2004
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 02V257000 ON THE FMVSS 106/ BRAKE HOSES. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JB
Oct 2, 2004
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCrash
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THREE ACCIDENTS WHEREBY THE BRAKES FAILED. A RECALL LETTER FOR THE BRAKE HOSE WAS ISSUED. NHTSA RECALL 02V257000. *JB
Aug 18, 2004 · 13,650 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
THERE WAS NOT A DEALERSHIP WITHIN THE CONSUMER'S IMMEDIATE VICINITY OR IN A RADIUS OF 50 MILES. CAMPAIGN #02V257000. *JB
Oct 14, 2004
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
THERE WAS NO DEALERSHIP WITHIN THE CONSUMER'S IMMEDIATE VICINITY OR IN A RADIUS OF 50 MILES. CAMPAIGN #02V257000. *JB
Oct 14, 2004

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.