2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira Problems
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 41,230miles, 17 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 18 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and electrical system (2). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 59% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 41,230 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling18 67%
- Brakes4 15%
- Electrical system2 7.4%
- Suspension2 7.4%
- Air bags1 3.7%
- Equipment1 3.7%
- Fuel system1 3.7%
- Steering1 3.7%
- Tires1 3.7%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I received a safety recall notice on my daewoo Nubira and I cannot find anyone to service the car. The check engine light is on and I'm afraid the car is going to catch on fire. I have called the dealer I purchased the vehicle from and they say they are no longer affiliated with daewoo. I have called daewoo motor america and left messages and no one has responded.”
NHTSA complaint #10158990, filed 2006-06, 24,000 milesBrakes: “I own a daewoo Nubira that was under two separate recalls. I was unaware of the brake recall and took my car up to get the cam sensor recall taken care of. Without my approval or notifcation, the brake recall was addressed. The cam sensor recall was found not to apply to my car. After having my Nubira fixed by an authorized daewoo dealership, my brakes completely failed, while I was driving. I have attempted to solve this problem through daewoo of lithia springs at no cost to myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167762, filed 2006-09, 72,000 milesElectrical system: “I have a recall from daewoo motors. The local dealers in fort myers and naples no longer sell daewoo and will not work on the recall. I have e-mailed daewoo two times with no response. I need to know where to get this recall done. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #10159739, filed 2006-06Suspension: “Dt: 2001 daewoo Nubira. The consumer states when driving at a 60 MPH the vehicle sways all over the freeway. The vehicle has been like this for several years. The vehicle was checked by sears, and they found no problem with the front end or tires. The vehicle has done this since purchase. Daewoo does not know why this is happening either.”
NHTSA complaint #10137417, filed 2005-09, 98 milesMileage when problems were reported
59% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 58,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V257001Sep 18, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira 2000–2002
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).
Recall details for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira.
Other model years of the Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 27 | 41,230 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 47 | 55,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 18 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.
Has the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira reported?
Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 41,230 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 58,000 miles; 59% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.