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2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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6Owner complaints

Model-year median: 16.5

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Engine And Engine Cooling
2Air Bags
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Suspension
1
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

2 reports
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Mileage unknown · Aug 23, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingLatches/locks/linkagesService Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINT AGAINST DAEWOO MOTOR COMPANY FOR UN-REPAIRED RECALL WORK ON A 2002 DAEWOO NUBIRA. *KB THE DEALERSHIP THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE PARTS TO FIX THE TWO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF, THE VEHICLE MADE NOISES, THE LEFT REAR WINDOW NO L…

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CONSUMER COMPLAINT AGAINST DAEWOO MOTOR COMPANY FOR UN-REPAIRED RECALL WORK ON A 2002 DAEWOO NUBIRA. *KB THE DEALERSHIP THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE PARTS TO FIX THE TWO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF, THE VEHICLE MADE NOISES, THE LEFT REAR WINDOW NO LONGER WORKED. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10167985

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE OWNS A 2002 DAEWOO NUBIRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 04V357000 THAT STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND INSTRUCTED HER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT HER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE RECALL WAS…

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DT: THE OWNS A 2002 DAEWOO NUBIRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 04V357000 THAT STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND INSTRUCTED HER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT HER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE RECALL WAS ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CAM SHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL WAS RECEIVED IN SEPTEMBER 2004.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10137403

Official recalls

1

02V257001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

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 DEVELOP IN THE OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE(S).

Consequence & remedy

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 25, 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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