2002 Daewoo Nubira Problems
- Complaints
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Daewoo Nubira (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2002 Daewoo Nubira. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 18 complaints (56% of the total), followed by brakes (11) and air bags (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part. 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 56%
- Brakes11 34%
- Air bags1 3.1%
- Fuel system1 3.1%
- Suspension1 3.1%
- Tires1 3.1%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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. I have been doing my oil change every 3000 miles and so far I've put about 39000 miles on it. As far as I know, this should not have happened but it did!!! I hope this is not one of those things Daewoo is trying to hide. Those of you who have the Daewoo's, please have your car checked immediately by a trained professional for any kind of potential failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074762, filed 2004-06, 39,000 milesBrakes: “I was on your web site and noticed that a recall notice was placed concerning my 2000 Daewoo nuberia. I called the NHTSA hotline, as there are no longer any Daewoo dealers in the us. The lady who answered stated that, even though I was never informed of the recall - concerning the breaks on the car - I have no recourse because there are no Daewoo dealers in the us. The only notice that I received from Daewoo was the letter stating that they are no longer conducting business in the us. I think that it is incredulous that I can not have this issue taken care of. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039363, filed 2003-09Fuel system: “Consumer noticed the tires were spinning improperly and took vehicle to be inspected. A rep informed consumer that they were not accepting daewoos and that the tires should be rotated and aligned. Consumer feels this vehicle has had this problem since the day of purchase. Consumer also stated that the vehicle had been without power for most of the time, and in order for the vehicle to reach 45 MPH, the accelerator had to be pushed to the floor, consumer belives this problem occured due to the type of gas he was told to use.”
NHTSA complaint #568432, filed 2002-11Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,650 and 39,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Daewoo Nubira. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nubira · sedan | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2002 Daewoo Nubira version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nubira FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Nubira FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Nubira Station Wagon FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Nubira Station Wagon FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V394000Aug 6, 2004Engine and engine coolingCovers: Daewoo Nubira 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Leganza 1998–2002 +2 more
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.
- 04V357000Jul 14, 2004Engine and engine coolingCovers: Daewoo Nubira 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Leganza 1998–2002
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.
- 02V257000Sep 18, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Daewoo 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 2002 Daewoo Nubira → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Daewoo Nubira.
Other model years of the Daewoo Nubira
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 32 | 24,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 122 | 40,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 275 | 43,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 63 | 57,162 | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 7 | 37,600 | 2 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
All Daewoo Nubira model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Daewoo Nubira have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2002 Daewoo Nubira as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Daewoo Nubira is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 18 complaints (56% of the total), followed by brakes with 11.
Has the 2002 Daewoo Nubira been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Daewoo Nubira get?
The EPA rates the 2002 Daewoo Nubira (Nubira, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 19 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Daewoo Nubira reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,650 and 39,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.