2002 Daewoo Nubira problems
The 2002 Daewoo Nubira was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II and the Family II 2.0 and 2.4 gasolina. None has documented serious faults for the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II (verdict “Buy”). Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2002 cars, such as worn bushes, anti-roll bar links and steering intermediate shaft.
2002 Daewoo Nubira score: good reliability
Calculated using only 3 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine10.0From 10.0 to 10.0 depending on the engine
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension6.81 fault
- Brakes7.91 fault
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior8.61 fault
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2001 Daewoo Nubira
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2001.
1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II engine in the 2002 Daewoo Nubira
Names: Nubira 1.6 16v 106
- Buy
1.5 and 1.6 16v DOHC 100-106 hp (A15DMS/A16DMS, Daewoo Lanos and Nubira, 1997-2008)
100–106 hp · A15DMS, A16DMS
Auto Świat considers the Nubira's engines durable, with oil leaks from the rocker cover on high-mileage cars. AutoCentrum adds that the Lanos's 1.6 16-valve uses more oil, and that its parts and repairs cost more than those of the 8-valve.[2][4]
There are no documented 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II faults that affect 2002 cars.
The Daewoo Nubira 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II: all its faults and what to checkFamily II 2.0 and 2.4 gasolina engine in the 2002 Daewoo Nubira
Names: Nubira 2.0 16v CDX
- Buy
2.0 16V 126-133 hp (X20SED, Daewoo Nubira, 1997-2003)
126–133 hp · X20SED
Auto Świat describes the Nubira's 2.0 16-valve as lively and flexible, and considers the engines and gearboxes durable, with possible oil leaks from the rocker cover on high-mileage cars. Wikipedia notes that the AA recorded in 1999 an annoying jerk when releasing and reapplying the accelerator.[1][2]
There are no documented Family II 2.0 and 2.4 gasolina faults that affect 2002 cars.
The Daewoo Nubira Family II 2.0 and 2.4 gasolina: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2002 Daewoo Nubira
- High severityFrequency: CommonSuspensionWorn bushes, anti-roll bar links and steering intermediate shaftYes: Auto Świat lists the front arm bushes, the anti-roll bar links on both bars and, more dangerously, the steering column intermediate shaft as weak points of the Nubira. Wear in the intermediate shaft can make the steering wheel slow to return to centre. AutoKarma agrees that links and bushes wear quickly on bad roads.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesSeized handbrake cable and corroded brake linesYes: Auto Świat says handbrake cables often seize on both the 1.6 (rear drums) and the 2.0 (rear discs), and Autozine records corroded brake lines (6%) and discs or drums that do not release (4%) among the serious defects of 2003 Nubira cars at the Dutch APK.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRust on wheel arches, sills and the lower part of the doorsYes: AutoKarma identifies corrosion of the wheel arches, sills and lower parts of the doors as the main bodywork risk on the Nubira, and Autozine records rust damage as a serious defect (4%) on 2003 Nubira cars at the Dutch APK.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Daewoo Nubira reliable?
The 2002 Daewoo Nubira was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II and the Family II 2.0 and 2.4 gasolina. None has documented serious faults for the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II (verdict “Buy”). Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2002 cars, such as worn bushes, anti-roll bar links and steering intermediate shaft.
Is the 2002 Daewoo Nubira better than the 2001?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2001 and 2002 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
What faults does the 2002 Daewoo Nubira have?
The most important ones documented for 2002 cars are: worn bushes, anti-roll bar links and steering intermediate shaft (suspension, high severity), seized handbrake cable and corroded brake lines (brakes, high severity) and rust on wheel arches, sills and the lower part of the doors (bodywork and interior, medium severity).
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Sources
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- Daewoo NubiraWikipedia (en) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026
- Daewoo Nubira: zwawa, pakowna i taniaAuto Świat · Motoring press · published 20 February 2006 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
- Daewoo Nubira (motorizaciones, potencias y opiniones)AutoCentrum.pl · Owners' forum · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
- Gdy koszty grają rolę - Daewoo/FSO Lanos (1997-2008)AutoCentrum.pl · Motoring press · published 4 January 2012 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
- GM Family II engineWikipedia (en) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026