Owners have filed 34 complaints
about the 2002 Daewoo Nubira with NHTSA between 2002 and 2005.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 4 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 12
Against the median year of the Daewoo Nubira. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 46
8.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
67% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
111.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
444.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
444.4%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 2002peak 16Jun 2005
Recalls on the 2002 Daewoo Nubira
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
04V394000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
04V357000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
02V257000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20043504,219 units in Canada
Engine
On certain 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 camshaft position sensor wire harness. This could possibly cause an under hood fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensor and install an additional fuse.
Recall 20021781,165 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the outer rubber layer of the front brake flex hose may crack near the grommet. This could cause the hose to burst. Correction: Dealers will replace both front brake hoses.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Sioux Falls, SDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10103714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,650 milesSioux Falls, SDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THREE ACCIDENTS WHEREBY THE BRAKES FAILED. A RECALL LETTER FOR THE BRAKE HOSE WAS ISSUED. NHTSA RECALL 02V257000.
NHTSA complaint #10097055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 39,000 milesPrinceton, TXFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 POTENTIAL FAILURE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS DRIVING WITH THE AC ON AND SUDDENLY I NOTICED SMOKE IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AND THEN I SAW FLAMES OUT OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. I CHANGED MY OIL ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO AND I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT EVERYDAY. CAN'T BE THE COOLANT OR THE ENGINE OIL BECAUSE IT WAS DRIVING FINE FOR TWO WEEKS. OWNERS OF DAEWOO, BEWARE!!! DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU. GET YOUR CAR CHECKED-OUT ASAP FOR ANY POTENTIAL PROBLEMS. MAYBE THE DAEWOO ENGINE IS ONLY GOOD FOR 40000 MILES AND SINCE MINE'S CLOSE, IT JUST DIED ON ME. I AM ONLY GLAD I WAS NOT HURT AND NO ONE ELSE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN DALLAS AND I JUST WATCHED MY CAR BURN. IF THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE THIS, I HAVEN'T SEEN IT AND IF THIS IS THE FIRST, I HOPE IT WILL BE THE LAST BECAUSE I DON NOT WANT ANYONE ELSE TO GO THROUGH WHAT I DID THIS AFTERNOON.
NHTSA complaint #10074762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Dunnellon, FL
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
NHTSA complaint #10125869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sioux Falls, SDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10103714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FROM MANUFACTURER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER FOR RECALL REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #10099638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,000 milesJamestown, NY
ENGINE 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
NHTSA complaint #10095383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Haven, CT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10097174 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Micco, FL
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.
NHTSA complaint #10097033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Micco, FL
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.
NHTSA complaint #10097035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,650 milesSioux Falls, SDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THREE ACCIDENTS WHEREBY THE BRAKES FAILED. A RECALL LETTER FOR THE BRAKE HOSE WAS ISSUED. NHTSA RECALL 02V257000.
NHTSA complaint #10097055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Bern, NC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.
NHTSA complaint #10095001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 16,590 milesMarietta, GA
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
NHTSA complaint #10094671 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bigelow, AR
ENGINE 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.
NHTSA complaint #10094700 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia Falls, MT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING 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.
NHTSA complaint #10094649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sanger, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER RON MCCALL.
NHTSA complaint #10094456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Covina, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10094318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington Beach, CA
ENGINE 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.
NHTSA complaint #10094171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denmark, WI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04 V 357 000/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/MIL: CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATED AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WITHIN THE AREA.
NHTSA complaint #10094195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,800 milesPolk City, FL
ENGINE 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.
NHTSA complaint #10094080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Malvern, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AFTER RECEIVING RECALL LETTER 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR THERE WERE NO DEALERS TO DO RECALL REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #10093996 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montgomery, AL
ENGINE 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.
NHTSA complaint #10092546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,651 milesAtascosa, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THERE WERE NO DEALERS IN THE AREA TO MAKE THE REPAIR. RECALL 04V357000.
NHTSA complaint #10092411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesElkton, MD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
RECALL RECEIVED FOR THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. THERE WERE NO DEALERS TO MAKE THE REPAIR. 04V357000
NHTSA complaint #10092413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elsa, TX
ENGINE 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.
NHTSA complaint #10092429 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roscoe, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10092263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Monroe, LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(04V357000) FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION CMP SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.
NHTSA complaint #10092296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pottstown, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10092300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.