2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira recalls and problems

The 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Daewoo Puerto Rico dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira recalls

Recall 02V-257: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Sep 18, 2002 · 2,098 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

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.

Fix: 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.

2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Air Bags	1
Suspension	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Visibility	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 2
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm — 1
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Aug 23, 2006

Consumer complaint against daewoo motor company for un-repaired recall work on a 2002 daewoo nubira. 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.

Suspension · reported Mar 9, 2006

I recently purchased 4 new tires and a had a front end alignment done. In less than 30 days from receiving new tires, the outer portions of my tires were to the metal. The cause of this is due to the lower control arm bushing going bad. I had to replace the control arm on both sides and had to repurchase 2 new tires for the front and receive another alignment.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Sep 23, 2005

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Aug 23, 2005

Dt: the contact owns a 2002 daewoo nuberia. The contact 's vehicle was involved in two accidents because of brake problems. The vehicle was purchased on august 12, 2005. One person sustained injures in the second accident. Tin he first accident contact's vehicle hit another vehicle in the rear end. The second time it was a worse accident than the first one because of the brakes which also caused extended stopping distance. The contact y may want to take the vehicle back but did not trust the dealership in repairing the vehicle. The first accident occurred on august 15, 2005. The second…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Oct 18, 2004

The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There was no dealer available to perform the recall.

Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira: 02V-257 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2).

Are Daewoo Puerto Rico recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Daewoo Puerto Rico dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.