Nissan Cube Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan Cube model year (2009–2014) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan Cube Years to Avoid
1 recall · 81 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 88
0 recalls · 37 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 47
0 recalls · 21 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 25
Best Nissan Cube Years to Buy
1 recall · 2 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 5
1 recall · 7 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 10
0 recalls · 14 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 14
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Nissan Cube — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 10 | Good |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 14 | — | — | 14 | Good |
| 2011 | 0 | 21 | 2 | — | 25 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 37 | 5 | — | 47 | Caution |
| 2009 | 1 | 81 | 2 | — | 88 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan Cube Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade Cube units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Cube models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Cube should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2009 Nissan Cube if possible. It has 1 recall, 81 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 88 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Cube to buy?+
The 2013 Nissan Cube is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 5. It has only 1 recall and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Cube has the fewest problems?+
The 2013, 2014, 2012 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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