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This 2001 Daewoo Nubira has 122 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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2001 Daewoo Nubira Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2001 Daewoo Nubira trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2001 Daewoo Nubira has 122 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Daewoo
- Model
- Nubira
- Model year
- 2001
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 122
- Crash-related complaints
- 4
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 23
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 19 / 29
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
Common problems
Most common 2001 Daewoo Nubira problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Brake System
Hydraulic
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Brake System, Hydraulic. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2001 Daewoo Nubira?
This DAEWOO NUBIRA year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2001 Daewoo Nubira
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The DAEWOO NUBIRA has 122 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. 4 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 3 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 122 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 3 federal recall campaigns
- 4 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2001 Daewoo Nubira complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Daewoo Nubira. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 80 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 29 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 28 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Daewoo Nubira. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DAEWOO NUBIRA WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD…
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN DIAGNOSED IT WAS RELATED TO A DEFECT IN THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I CAME TO KNOW ABOUT A RECALL REGARDING MY VEHICLE MODEL ON THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE CAR WAS NOT IN THE DATABAS…
THE DAEWOO NUBIRA 2001 SHOULD BE RECALLED TO REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE SUSPENSION. I FEEL THE CONTROL ARMS' INADEQUACIES ARE CATASTROPHES WAITING TO HAPPEN. THE CONTROL ARMS ARE FAULTY AND COULD CAUSE STEERING FAILURE. THIS IS A PART THAT IS REPLACED…
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 02V257000 CONCERNING FMVSS 106 BRAKES HOSES. CONSUMER COULD NOT LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *AK
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE CAMSHAFT SENOR AND THE BRAKE RECALLS. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED PER THE DAEWOO COMPUTER. *JB *NM
RECALL 04V357000 WAS ISSUED FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE IN APRIL 2004, THE RECALL LETTER THAT THE CONSUMER RECEICED WAS DATED SEP, 2004. *TC *JB
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WOULDN'T BE IN FOR 4 OR 5 MONTHS. THE CONSUMER CALLED BACK A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER TO INQUIRE W…
NHTSA RECALL 02V131000, AFTER BRAKING VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK
DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING THE CONSUMER TO PERFORM CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR RECALL 04V357000 REPAIRS. VIN NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT THE RECALL PART NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. *AK
DEALERSHIP WAS CHARGING THE CONSUMER TO PERFORM CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR RECALL 04V357000 REPAIRS. VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE RECALL PART NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. *AK
RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO AVAILABLE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER IN AREA.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL FROM DAEWOO, CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS, BUT WILL CALL HER WHEN THEY GET THEM IN. SHE STATES THAT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT SPECIFY ANY SPECIFIC TIME THAT THEY THOUGHT THAT THEY WOULD BE GETTING THE PART TO…
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WAS NO DAEWOO DEALER TO MAKE THE REPAIR. A REGULAR DEALER HAD AGREED TO MAKE THE REPAIR AT A COST TO THE CONSUMER. NHTSA RECALL 04V357000. *JB
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED, NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN LETTER #04V357000 REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE DEALERSHIP WERE FAR AWAY FROM THE CONSUMERS HOME. *JB *TC
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WAS NO DEALER AVAILABLE IN THE ARE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
RECALL 04V357000, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING. CAM SHAFT SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. NO DEALER WAS AVAILABLE TO MAKE REPAIRS. *AK THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED TWICE. *NM
RECALL 04V357000 CPNCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER IN HIS AREA.*AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 02V257000 ON THE FMVSS 106 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSES. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Daewoo Nubira.
Safety recalls
2001 Daewoo Nubira recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 Daewoo Nubira. 3 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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Questions
2001 Daewoo Nubira buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2001 Daewoo Nubira reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 122 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. This DAEWOO NUBIRA year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Daewoo Nubira?▾
#1: Engine Problems (80 complaints). #2: Brake System (29 complaints). #3: Hydraulic (28 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Daewoo Nubira?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Daewoo Nubira?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2001 Daewoo Nubira, NHTSA complaints include 4 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 122 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2001 Daewoo Nubira have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2001 Daewoo Nubira. A major recall area is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 3 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2001 Daewoo Nubira?▾
This DAEWOO NUBIRA year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
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