Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | −77% | 1 | Transmission | Good |
| 2012 | 19 | −51% | — | Transmission | Good |
| 2011 | 31 | typical | — | Transmission | Average |
| 2010 | 56 | 1.9× | 2 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2009 | 101 | 3.0× | 3 | Steering | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Cube year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Nissan Cube problems
Latest Nissan Cube recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number, and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026.
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Nissan is recalling model year 2009-2010 Nissan cube vehicles manufactured from January 30, 2009 through July 30, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Dealers will develop a special protector and attach it to the gasoline recirculation tube at the location of the filler neck connector. This service will be performed free of charge.
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c.,…
Remedy: The dealer will replace the TPMS nut with a new, more robust nut. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 9, 2009.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Nissan Cube should you avoid?
2009 and 2010 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Cube years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2009.
What is the best year for the Nissan Cube?
2014 has the fewest complaints compared with other Cube years at the same age, followed by 2012. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Nissan Cube problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (52), transmission & drivetrain (49) and steering (42). Electrical complaints peak in the 2009 model year.
How many recalls has the Nissan Cube had?
4 recalls across 2009–2014. The model year with the most is 2009. See all Nissan Cube recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.