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Nissan Cube problems by year

Owners have filed 217 complaints about the Nissan Cube since 2009, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2009 model year has 101 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and electrical problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2009
Owner complaints
217
Recalls
4
Worst year
2009
Model years
2009-2014

Nissan Cube years to avoid

More than twice the Cube's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Nissan Cube years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Nissan Cube complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200920102011201220132014

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Nissan Cube problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    52
  • Transmission
    49
  • Steering
    42
  • Engine
    26
  • Airbags
    24
  • Fuel system
    16
  • Body
    12
  • Wheels
    8
  • Tires
    8
  • Acceleration
    8
  • Visibility
    7
  • Driver assistance
    7

Most reported problems on the Nissan Cube

Won't start 24Steering lock-up 24

Nissan Cube problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2014927Electrical60,00011
2013953Airbags11
20128419Transmission63,10600
20117431Transmission78,94002
20105256Electrical50,00024
200931101Steering73,50032Avoid

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Nissan Cube

What years of the Nissan Cube should you avoid?

2009. It has more than twice the Nissan Cube's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 101, mostly about steering and electrical.

What is the best year for a used Nissan Cube?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan Cube?

Electrical, with 52 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (49) and steering (42).

How many recalls does the Nissan Cube have?

4 recalls between 2009 and 2014. The 2009 model year has the most, with 3.

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