2002 Daewoo Nubira
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2002 Daewoo Nubira. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
32 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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…
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
- 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.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 from manufacturer. took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic wanted to charge consumer for recall repairs. *ak
- 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 *jb
- 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. *jb
- 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. *jb
- 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. *Jb
- 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. *jb
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer received recall 02v131000 concerning air bag failure. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- 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.*ak
- 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 *tc
- 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. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. no parts were available. Service manager ron mccall. *ak
- 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.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
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
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
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
After receiving recall letter 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor there were no dealers to do recall repairs. *ak
- 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.*ak
- 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. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Recall received for the camshaft sensor. there were no dealers to make the repair. 04v357000 *jb
- Engine and engine cooling
There were no dealers in the area to make the repair. recall 04v357000. *jb
- 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. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received a recall notice(04v357000) for cam shaft position cmp sensor. dealer was not in operation. *jb
- 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. *jb
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