2002 DAEWOO NUBIRA
3 recalls, 34 complaints
04V394000 Aug 6, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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.
04V357000 Jul 14, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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.
02V257000 Sep 18, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
34 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 16 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 9 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Jun 20, 2005
Incident date: Jun 20, 2005
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 14, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
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
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 8, 2004
Incident date: Oct 12, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FROM MANUFACTURER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 25, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 19, 2004
Incident date: Oct 2, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 02V257000 ON THE FMVSS 106/ BRAKE HOSES. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 18, 2004
Incident date: Oct 14, 2004
THERE WAS NO DEALERSHIP WITHIN THE CONSUMER'S IMMEDIATE VICINITY OR IN A RADIUS OF 50 MILES. CAMPAIGN #02V257000. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 18, 2004
Incident date: Oct 14, 2004
THERE WAS NOT A DEALERSHIP WITHIN THE CONSUMER'S IMMEDIATE VICINITY OR IN A RADIUS OF 50 MILES. CAMPAIGN #02V257000. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 18, 2004
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
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 4, 2004
Incident date: Oct 4, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 30, 2004
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 29, 2004
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2004
Incident date: Sep 29, 2004
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 27, 2004
Incident date: Sep 27, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER RON MCCALL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 24, 2004
Incident date: Sep 20, 2004
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 23, 2004
Incident date: Sep 11, 2004
04 V 357 000/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/MIL: CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATED AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WITHIN THE AREA. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 23, 2004
Incident date: Sep 7, 2004
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 8, 2004
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 21, 2004
Incident date: Sep 21, 2004
AFTER RECEIVING RECALL LETTER 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR THERE WERE NO DEALERS TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 17, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2004
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 16, 2004
Incident date: Sep 16, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED, NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN LETTER #04V357000 REGARDING THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE COMPANY WAS OUT BUSINESS. NO DEALERSHIP AVAILABLE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 16, 2004
Incident date: Sep 16, 2004
RECALL RECEIVED FOR THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. THERE WERE NO DEALERS TO MAKE THE REPAIR. 04V357000 *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 16, 2004
Incident date: Sep 16, 2004
THERE WERE NO DEALERS IN THE AREA TO MAKE THE REPAIR. RECALL 04V357000. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 13, 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 FURTHE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(04V357000) FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION CMP SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 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 TUBIN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 20, 2004
Incident date: Jul 20, 2004
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *JB *SC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 3, 2004
Incident date: Jun 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. ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 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 CA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 30, 2002
THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL 02V257000 DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 10, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD NO POWER, THE ACCELERATOR HAD TO BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO REACH 45 MPH, CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS WAS DUE TO USING THE WRONG TYPE OF GAS IN WHICH CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO USE REGULAR GAS, HOWEVER CONSUMER BELIVES THAT VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO USE PREMIUM GAS.*JG
TIRES
Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED THE TIRES WERE SPINNING IMPROPERLY AND TOOK VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. A REP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE NOT ACCEPTING DAEWOOS AND THAT THE TIRES SHOULD BE ROTATED AND ALIGNED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE. *JG CONSUMER ALSO S... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED THE TIRES WERE SPINNING IMPROPERLY AND TOOK VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. A REP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE NOT ACCEPTING DAEWOOS AND THAT THE TIRES SHOULD BE ROTATED AND ALIGNED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE. *JG CONSUMER ALSO S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 29, 2002
Incident date: Oct 29, 2002
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR RECALL REMEDY 02V257000. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER WOULD NOT REMEDY VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PURCHASED FROM THEIR DEALERSHIP. TS
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
Oct 28, 2002
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. TS
EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 DAEWOO NUBIRA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
DAEWOO NUBIRA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DAEWOO NUBIRA across all model years (1998, 2002).
13
Total Recalls
573
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths