NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Daewoo Nubira; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling. Owners filed 33 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 04V394000 · 06 Aug 2004
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.
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.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 04V357000 · 14 Jul 2004
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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 02V257000 · 18 Sep 2002
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.
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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine and engine cooling18 · 56%
Service brakes11 · 34%
Hydraulic10 · 31%
Fuel system1 · 3%
Gasoline1 · 3%
Air1 · 3%
Air bags1 · 3%
Suspension1 · 3%
When complaints were filed
20023
20032
200426
20051
From owner complaints
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
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
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
Consumer received recall 04v357000 from manufacturer. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic wanted to charge consumer for recall repairs. *ak
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.