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Nissan Cube Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns across the Nissan Cube, 2009–2014. Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2009 drew the most (101) and the 2013 the fewest (3).

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Nissan Cube complaints by model year

217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

200920102011201220132014
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2013 · 3 complaints
  • 2014 · 7 complaints
  • 2012 · 19 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2009 · 101 complaints
  • 2010 · 56 complaints
  • 2011 · 31 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2009–2014. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Nissan Cube owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component200920102011201220132014
Electrical system 22205302
Power train 20615602
Steering 23172000
Air bags 885210
Engine 1540110
Unknown or other 742310
Fuel/propulsion system 731300
Structure 623001

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Nissan Cube recalls (4)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Cube model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Nissan Cube
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V230000Apr 9, 2026Air Bag Inflator May Rupture or Detach from Steering Wheel2009, 20102.2%
15V418000Jul 1, 2015Engine Start/Stop Button may Stick2013, 201475.7%
10V330000Jul 22, 2010FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY/FMVSS 3012009, 2010—
09V393000Oct 5, 2009TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM2009—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

200926–29 mpg
201027–29 mpg
201127–28 mpg
201227–28 mpg
201327–28 mpg
201427–28 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Nissan Cube FAQ

How many recalls has the Nissan Cube had?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that cover at least one Nissan Cube model year from 2009 to 2014. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Nissan Cube year has the most complaints?

Among the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2009 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (101) and the 2013 the fewest (3). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Nissan Cube problems?

Across the 2009–2014 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, power train, steering in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Nissan Cube get?

EPA rates the 2014 Nissan Cube at 27 to 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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