Nubira
Daewoo Nubira: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Daewoo Nubira (J100)1997–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1997–2002 (South Korea) 1998–2008 (Romania) 1997–2009 (CKD and license-built models) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Engines | 1.3 L Family 1 I4 (gasoline) 1.5 L Family 1 I4 (gasoline) 1.6 L Family 1 I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L Family II I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L Family II I4 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Daewoo D-20 manual 4-speed ZF 4HP14 automatic 4-speed GM 4T40-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Length | 4,247 mm (hatchback) 4,468 mm (1997–00 sedan) 4,514 mm (1997–00 wagon) 4,496 mm (2000–02 sedan) 4,547 mm (2000–02 wagon) |
| Width | 1,699 mm 1,720 mm (2000–02 wagon) |
| Height | 1,425 mm (1997–00) 1,433 mm (1997–00 wagon) 1,430 mm (2000–02 sedan) 1,471 mm (2000–02 wagon) |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Assembly | Gunsan, South Korea Cairo, Egypt (Daewoo Motors Egypt: 1998–2012) Craiova, Romania (Rodae) Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine (AvtoZAZ) Warsaw, Poland (FSO) Hanoi, Vietnam (VIDAMCO) |
| Designer | Justyn Norek and Francois Lampreia at I.DE.A Institute |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2003 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 16 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340–538 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,577–2,633 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2003 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2006, 2010 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 281 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 102 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 33 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 12 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 11 | 2000, 2001 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2000, 2001 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 7 | 2000, 2001 |
| Steering | 7 | 2000, 2001 |
| Lights | 6 | 2000, 2001 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002: 436 complaints, 13 with a crash and 5 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.