2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V357000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HE HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND WAS CHARGED $327.37. HE WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED. ON AUGUST 29, 2007, THE CONTACT NOTIFIED DAEWOO, BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,910 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,292.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. ON JULY 10, 2007, THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE VEHICLE BEGAN BLOWING HOT AIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WILL COST $600. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HIS MUFFLER WAS CONSTANTLY MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND WAS REPAIRED FOR $500. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL UP AND DOWN AND WAS REPAIRED FOR $300. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 53,300. THE WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED. *JB
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) FOR THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WAS NO DEALER AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V257001 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. ON JULY 10, 2007, THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE VEHICLE BEGAN BLOWING HOT AIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WILL COST $600. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HIS MUFFLER WAS CONSTANTLY MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND WAS REPAIRED FOR $500. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL UP AND DOWN AND WAS REPAIRED FOR $300. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 53,300. THE WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED. *JB
DT: 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA THE CALLER STATED THAT SHE HAS TAKEN THIS CAR TO BE REPAIRED 2 TIMES AND 2 OTHER MECHANICS HAVE ALSO LOOKED AT THIS CAR. ALL HAVE STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ARE DAMAGED. WHEN THE CONSUMER DORVE THE CAR FROM EITHER A STOPPED POSITION OR WHILE IN MOTION THE CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT ON ACCELERATION AND WHEN THE CAR SHIFTED IT PULLED REAL HARD TO THE RIGHT. THE MECHANICS STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSSING ARE DEFECTED. AND THIS IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE A FRONT SET OF TIRES IN LESS 3000 MILES. NO ONE CAN FIND THE PARTS AND THE CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SPEAK TO ANY ONE ON THIS MATTER. THE CONSUMER FOUND 265 COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ON ONE WEB SITE REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE THE CAR NOW. IT STARTED OUT JUST HAPPENING EVERY NOW AND THEN BUT NOW IT IS EVERYTIME. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AT AN IDLE OR VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHICH DETERMINED THE IGNITION COIL HAD SHORTED OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ECM. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF THE ECM.
MY SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND IT CAUGHT FIRE AND NON REPAIRABLE.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AT AN IDLE OR VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHICH DETERMINED THE IGNITION COIL HAD SHORTED OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ECM. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF THE ECM.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. ON JULY 10, 2007, THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE VEHICLE BEGAN BLOWING HOT AIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WILL COST $600. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HIS MUFFLER WAS CONSTANTLY MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND WAS REPAIRED FOR $500. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL UP AND DOWN AND WAS REPAIRED FOR $300. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 53,300. THE WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. ON JULY 10, 2007, THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE VEHICLE BEGAN BLOWING HOT AIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WILL COST $600. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HIS MUFFLER WAS CONSTANTLY MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND WAS REPAIRED FOR $500. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL UP AND DOWN AND WAS REPAIRED FOR $300. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 53,300. THE WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED.*MR TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
*****YOU DO NOT HAVE MY SIZE LISTED IN YOUR DROP DOWN MENU**** CORNELL 1000 TIRES P18565R14 (PEPBOYS) MOUNTED ON FRONT OF CAR CAUSED VIOLENT SHAKING OF CAR BETWEEN 40 AND 70 MILES PER HOUR AND WHEN BRAKING THE ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR WOULD BECOME UNSTABLE. FINALLY ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT AND WITH SPARE ON QUITE A BIT OF THE SHAKING HAS SUBSIDED ALTHOUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES FEEL OUT OF ROUND AND DOES VIBRATE. WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS BELOW 15 MPH WHEELS WOUD FEEL LIKE THEY WERE NOT ROUND. TIRES WERE PURCHASED 09/2006 AND ALTHOUGH THE MILES USED ARE ABOUT THE SAME AS THE RATING QUITE A BIT OF TREAD WAS LEFT. JUST THE SUDDEN VIOLENT SHAKING THEN THE ABNORMAL WEAR 8000 MILES BEFORE FAILURE. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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