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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.4× usual Extended coverage
5 serious complaints of 7, the most about power train (2) and brakes (1); 0.4× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 1 recall. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. (Revision, Nov 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
7 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 27–28 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.1× usual Extended coverage
2 serious complaints of 3, the most about air bags (1) and engine (1); 0.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2013 vehicles. 1 recall. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. (Revision, Nov 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
3 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 27–28 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual Extended coverage
12 serious complaints of 19, the most about power train (6) and fuel system (3); 1.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2012 vehicles. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
What owners report
“I purchase my 2012 nissan cube on january 2019 w 93k on jun 2019 started a noise .it became increasingly worst, took it to the mechanic he road test the car ,and told me it was the transmission I google the cvt trans and find out that nissan have trouble with those trans ,they extend the warranty on some models from 2000 to 2010 I took it to rt.46 nissan…”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Aug 2019
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. (Revision, Nov 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
19 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 27–28 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated
2011CAREFULSerious complaints 2.1× usual, mostly power train and air bags Extended coverage
26 serious complaints of 31, the most about power train (15) and air bags (5); 2.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2011 vehicles. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 nissan cube. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Apr 2016
“Involved in a frontal crash where somebody made a left hand turn in front of me. I was going 40 straight on the road. Slammed on my breaks but still hit the turning car. The whole front crumped so the car was totaled but the air bags didn't deploy. Tt”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. (Revision, Nov 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
31 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 27–28 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated
2010AVOIDSerious complaints 3.5× usual, mostly steering and air bags Extended coverage
42 serious complaints of 56, the most about steering (17) and air bags (8); 3.5× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles. 2 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture. NHTSA investigation PE25005: driver airbag inflator rupture.
What owners report
“Power steering lock assembly is defective. Vehicle happened to be stationary at the time, locks the car from starting using the start button, car wont even turn over, dealer states part must be replaced. This exact same problem was addressed by a ntsb recall for 2009 - 2010 altimas and one other model but not the cube krom”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Jul 2018
“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the parts were ordered. The contact stated that the parts had not been available for approximately 62 days. The manufacturer was not contacted.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2026
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. (Revision, Nov 2018)
- Repair program VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009-2010 CUBE; PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG CAMPAIGN ID # P0335 is no longer active. · Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P0335. · Discard all previous versions of NTB10-073. (NTB10-073B, May 2026)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
56 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 27–29 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 27–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 7 | Electrical system (2) | — |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 27–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 3 | Unknown or other (1) | — |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 27–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 19 | Power train (6) | — |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 27–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 31 | Power train (15) | — |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 27–29 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 56 | Electrical system (20) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trim-by-trim features for Nissan aren't in our data yet: so far we have them for BMW, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, and more brands are on the way.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nissan Cube VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 | Nissan Cube VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | Nissan Cube VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 19 |
| 2011 | Nissan Cube VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 31 |
| 2011 | Nissan Cube TRUCK FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 31 |
| 2010 | Nissan Cube w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 56 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Cube | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
27–28 |
| 2013 | Cube | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
27–28 |
| 2012 | Cube | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
27–28 |
| 2011 | Cube | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
27–28 |
| 2010 | Cube | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
27–29 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.