2002 Daewoo Nubira
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
56% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 32 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 63 |
| 2000 | 275 |
| 2001 | 122 |
| 2002 | 32 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
56% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-03
Service brakes
34% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Tires
3% · 1 reportSuspension
3% · 1 reportMost commonly citing lower arm.
Fuel system, gasoline
3% · 1 reportSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2002-10-17Service brakes, hydraulic02V257000 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…
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…
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2004-09-07Engine and engine cooling04V357000 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…
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…
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2004-09-29Engine and engine cooling04V394000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Daewoo Nubira — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V257000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 04V357000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 04V394000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Daewoo Nubira reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Daewoo Nubira?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Daewoo Nubira have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.