Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Nubira peaked in 2004, with 26 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2002 Daewoo Nubira
Sedan, built in South Korea. Owner complaints on file from Oct 28, 2002 to Jun 20, 2005.
Recall campaigns covering this model year354k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints32Close to the median 2002 sedan
Severity index9.42002 sedans average 13.3
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Components
56% of complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Nubira name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 2002 Daewoo Nubira
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V-394 | Aug 6, 2004 | On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead… | Engine and cooling | 4,305 | Part replacement |
| 04V-357 | Jul 14, 2004 | On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead… | Engine and cooling | 11,576 | Part replacement |
| 02V-257 | Sep 18, 2002 | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." a crack can… | Brakes | 38,181 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2002 Daewoo Nubira
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
32 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.
- Filed Jun 20, 2005Failure Jun 20, 2005Dunnellon, FLLower 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
NHTSA complaint 10125869 - Filed Dec 14, 2004Failure Dec 1, 2004Sioux Falls, SDService brakes, 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
NHTSA complaint 10103714 - Filed Nov 17, 2004Failure Sep 29, 200416,590 milesMarietta, GAEngine 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
NHTSA complaint 10094671 - Filed Nov 8, 2004Failure Oct 12, 2004LOS Angeles, CAEngine and engine cooling
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FROM MANUFACTURER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10099638 - Filed Oct 19, 2004Failure Oct 2, 2004NEW Haven, CTService brakes, 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
NHTSA complaint 10097174 - Filed Oct 18, 2004Failure Aug 18, 200413,650 milesSioux Falls, SDService brakes, 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
NHTSA complaint 10097055 - Filed Oct 18, 2004Failure Oct 14, 2004Micco, FLService brakes, 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
NHTSA complaint 10097035 - Filed Oct 18, 2004Failure Oct 14, 2004Micco, FLService brakes, 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
NHTSA complaint 10097033 - Filed Oct 5, 2004Failure Oct 1, 200424,000 milesJamestown, NYEngine and engine cooling
DAEWOOD DEVELOPED RATTLING SOUNDS. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL COULD NOT BE HONORED DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO GET PARTS FROM DAEWOO REGARDING THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *SC *JB
NHTSA complaint 10095383 - Filed Oct 4, 2004Failure Oct 4, 2004NEW Bern, NCFrontal
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10095001 - Filed Sep 30, 2004Failure Sep 30, 2004Bigelow, AREngine and engine cooling
REALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER CONTACTED AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR DEAWOO RECALL NOTICE.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10094700 - Filed Sep 29, 2004Failure Sep 29, 2004Columbia Falls, MTCooling system
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10094649 - Filed Sep 27, 2004Failure Sep 27, 2004Sanger, TXEngine and engine cooling
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER RON MCCALL. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10094456 - Filed Sep 24, 2004Failure Sep 20, 2004Covina, CACooling system
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10094318 - Filed Sep 23, 2004Failure Sep 11, 2004Denmark, WIEngine and engine cooling
04 V 357 000/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/MIL: CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATED AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WITHIN THE AREA. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10094195 - Filed Sep 23, 2004Failure Sep 7, 2004Huntington Beach, CAEngine and engine cooling
THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO FIND A DEALERSHIP OR CONTACT THE NUMBER PROVIDED ON THE RECALL LETTER FOR DAEWOO CUSTOMER SERVICE. RECALL#04V357000 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10094171 - Filed Sep 22, 2004Failure Sep 8, 20042,800 milesPolk City, FLEngine and engine cooling
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER COULD NOT FIND A DEALERSHIP NOR CONTACT THE NUMBER FOR DAEWOO CONSUMER'S SERVICE CENTER PROVIDED ON THE RECALL LETTER. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10094080 - Filed Sep 21, 2004Failure Sep 21, 2004Malvern, PAEngine and engine cooling
AFTER RECEIVING RECALL LETTER 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR THERE WERE NO DEALERS TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10093996 - Filed Sep 17, 2004Failure Sep 17, 2004Montgomery, ALEngine and engine cooling
DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR RECALL 04V357000 WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10092546 - Filed Sep 16, 2004Failure Sep 16, 2004Elsa, TXEngine and engine cooling
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED, NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN LETTER #04V357000 REGARDING THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE COMPANY WAS OUT BUSINESS. NO DEALERSHIP AVAILABLE. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10092429
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.