Model-year record
2011 Nissan Cube
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Complaints filed
31
Reports to NHTSA, 2011
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
27.5
EPA estimate
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (48% of 31 reports), followed by air bags (16%).
Share of all 31 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11514002, ODI 11349215, ODI 11205022, ODI 11204678, ODI 11192693.
Individual complaint reports(31)
Showing the 31 most recent reportsFuel/Propulsion SystemNov 2024 · ODI 11624590Details +Close −
The gas tank has malfunctioned and is leaking. According to the mechanic, it is the same issue related to the recall of the gas tank regarding the 2009-2010 Nissan Cube. My safety and others are put at risk because gas is leaking and causing a fire or an explosion. My mechanic confirmed the issue. At this point, the 2 Nissan dealers have not returned my phone calls. I need to get my car fixed as soon as possible. Gas is leaking from the site of failure. There were no warning lamps to signal that the gas tank was leaking gas. The only signs were the smell of gas and then discovering a puddle of gas pooling on the ground beneath my car.
- Reported
- Nov 2024
- Incident date
- Nov 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainMar 2023 · ODI 11514002Details +Close −
On March 24, 2023 Friday, I was picking my child up when I noticed a loss of power and acceleration at the gas pedal. This was then followed by a loud, whining sound while in traffic. Luckily, we were not hit when the car lost power. I am mechanically inclined, and was able to deduct that the car went into limp mode. After further research, it is determined that the CVT transmission failed. This could have caused serious injuries to myself, my child, or whoever it may have impacted our vehicle, because of how it lost acceleration While in transit. Vehicle currently has 141,554 miles and it is a 2011 Nissan cube why does the recall affect 2009, 2010, it skips 2011 and then proceeds to carry-on from 2012 on up? What sense does this make , since it’s the same transmission in all of these vehicles? I am contacting Nissan USA to file a complaint, I have also confirmed this with an OBD two scanner. Today’s date is March 27, 2023.
- Reported
- Mar 2023
- Incident date
- Mar 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainAug 2020 · ODI 11349215Details +Close −
AT 110K MY CAR STALLED. MID SUMMER 2020 I STARTED MY CAR IT BEGAN TO DRIVE THEN STOPPED MOVING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON LIBERTY ST IN SPFLD, MASSACHUSETTS. I HAD TO BE PUSHED OUT OF THE ROAD INTO THE CUMBERLAND FARMS THAT WAS TO THE LEFT FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WOULD START UP BUT THERE WAS NO POWER WHEN YOU PRESSED GAS IN DRIVE. IT WOULD TURN ON BUT WOULDN'T DRIVE. I HAD IT SENT TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY CONFIRMED THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED DUE TO CVT ISSUES THE BELT AND IT WOULD COST ESTIMATE OF $3500 TO REPLACE. I EMPTIED MY SAVINGS AND BOUGHT A NEW CAR. I STILL OWN MY NISSAN BECAUSE IT HAS LESS THAN 120K AND IS IN MINT CONDITION EXPECT THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I PAID FOR TOES AND RENTALS WHILE MY CAR WAS SERVICED AT NISSAN AS WELL.
- Reported
- Aug 2020
- Incident date
- Jul 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
StructureJun 2020 · ODI 11329636Details +Close −
2011 CUBE, REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. NO DOOR HANDLE IN SIDE OF VEHICLE, NO WAY TO OPEN. THIS IS A REAL HAZARD. I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF COMPLAINTS, FROM OTHER CUBE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
- Reported
- Jun 2020
- Incident date
- Apr 2016
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemNov 2019 · ODI 11278585Details +Close −
REAR BACK DOOR DOES NOT OPEN EVEN U U TRY TO LOCK & UNLOCK,JUST HAPPEND OUT OF THE BLUE .ALSO THE RIGHT DRIVER WINDOW ONE ROLL DOWN . THE OTHER PROBLEM THAT HAPPEN OUT OF THE BLUE WERE BOTH MY SUN VISOR DONT GO UP WHICH MAKE THAT A HAZARD TO SEE TRAFIC
- Reported
- Nov 2019
- Incident date
- Jan 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Seat BeltsMay 2019 · ODI 11207561Details +Close −
PASSENGERS SEAT BELT BECAME UNBOLTED FROM BODY OF CAR. THE BOLT THAT HELD THE BOLT TO THE CAR AT THE FLOOR BY THE DOOR WAS JUST HANGING ON THE BELT. THERE WAS ABOUT AN INCH OF THREADS ON THE BOLT. IT MUST HAVE BEEN WORKING IT'S WAY OUT FOR A LONG LONG TIME THE PASSENGER WAS PUTTING ON THE BELT WHEN IT HAPPENED
- Reported
- May 2019
- Incident date
- Apr 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainMay 2019 · ODI 11205022Details +Close −
MY CAR STALLED OUT OF NO WHERE WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. TRANSMISSION DIED AT 120,000 MILES.
- Reported
- May 2019
- Incident date
- Apr 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainApr 2019 · ODI 11204678Details +Close −
UNDER 59,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME MY CVT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR $3,400. BUMMER.
- Reported
- Apr 2019
- Incident date
- Apr 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainMar 2019 · ODI 11192693Details +Close −
ONLY A 103K AN ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE A WHINING SOUND AND THEN JUST SLIPPING. DROVE IT THIS WAY FOR TWO WEEKS AND THEN IT WOULDN'T START REMOVE AT ALL. HAD TO SINK IN $3,000 FOR A USED TRANSMISSION. A NEW ONE WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER $4,000! EVEN MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT PAY FOR IT.
- Reported
- Mar 2019
- Incident date
- Nov 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainFeb 2019 · ODI 11181788Details +Close −
CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. WILL NOT MOVE. CAR WAS RUNNING FINE I CAME TO A STOP, AND CAR WOULD NOT GO. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES. NOW THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL. NISSAN SAYS IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. APPARENTLY IT IS THE FAULT OF THEIR CVT. I HAVE SEEN MANY MANY PEOPLE ON LINE WITH THIS ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP.
- Reported
- Feb 2019
- Incident date
- Feb 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainFeb 2019 · ODI 11174880Details +Close −
MY CAT TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. I ONLY HAVE 101K MILES AND A NEW TRANSMISSION ISN'T IN MY BUDGET. PLEASE GET NISSAN TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO 120K LIKE ON PREVIOUS MODELS. I HAVE 5 KIDS AND NEED MY VEHICLE TO GET THEM TO AND FROM SCHOOL. THE FIRST SIGN IS A HORRENDOUS WHINING SOUND. THEN SLIPPING AND FAILURE.
- Reported
- Feb 2019
- Incident date
- Feb 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainNov 2018 · ODI 11153007Details +Close −
2011 NISSAN CUBE WITH JUST UBDER 100,000 MILES WAS FINE ONE DAY AND THE NEXT BARELY ABLE TO PULL ITSELF. MADE STRANGE NOISE UPON REVVING THE ENGINE. HAD TO BE TOWED FOR SERVICE. ALMOST $4000 LATER I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION IS NISSAN PROPRIETARY AND CAN NOT BE REBUILT. VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT NISSAN IS CONTINUING TO HAVE CVT PROBLEMS. MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HAD THE TRANSMISSON SERVICED AT 60,000. MAKES NO SENSE TO ME WHY IT WOULD GO OUT EVEN IF PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO INSURE NO DUST OR DIRT GOT INTO THE FLUID.
- Reported
- Nov 2018
- Incident date
- May 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsJul 2018 · ODI 11111630 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +Close −
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
- Reported
- Jul 2018
- Incident date
- Apr 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash 1 injuries
Electrical SystemJun 2018 · ODI 11099341Details +Close −
SINCE NOV OF 2014 I HAVE DEALT WITH PERSISTENT START-UP ISSUE WITH MY 2011 NISSAN CUBE. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY CAN FAIL TO START AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS PUSH BUTTON IGNITION. THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM JACKIE COOPER & NISSAN NORTH AMERICA. THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE AND UNWILLING TO SOLVE THE ISSUES DESPITE REPEATED VISITS TO THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO IGNORE THEIR OBLIGATION TO FIX MY VEHICLE AS STIPULATED BY THEIR WARRANTY.
- Reported
- Jun 2018
- Incident date
- May 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SteeringFeb 2018 · ODI 11066516Details +Close −
THE DOGBONE THAT HOLDS THE ENGINE, BROKE AND THE ENGINE WELL DOWN AND I HAVE TO GET IT REPAIRED, IT AFFECTED THE BRACKET TRANSMITTION MOUNTING, THE AXLE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE MOUNTS. IT COSTS ME $1,112.41 TO REPAIR. MY CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE CHECK MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.
- Reported
- Feb 2018
- Incident date
- Jan 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsJan 2018 · ODI 11064153Details +Close −
IS THE CUBE ON THE RECALL LIST AUTO AIRBAG SETTLEMENT
- Reported
- Jan 2018
- Incident date
- Apr 2011
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemNov 2017 · ODI 11046242Details +Close −
EVERY SO OFTEN THE AC OR THE FAN DOESN'T WORK AFTER STARTING THE CAR, SOMETIMES FOR DAYS AT TIME. THEN IT WILL JUST START WORKING RANDOMLY USUALLY WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WILL UNCLICK RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES.
- Reported
- Nov 2017
- Incident date
- Oct 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainNov 2017 · ODI 11045836Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW CVT. AUTOCENTERS NISSAN (1825 E EDWARDSVILLE RD, WOOD RIVER, IL) STATED THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND CVT REPLACEMENT WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
- Reported
- Nov 2017
- Incident date
- Oct 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsNov 2017 · ODI 11044758Details +Close −
TAKATA RECALL...HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY OTHER INFO OTHER THAN 'MATCH FOUND', ALONG WITH THE STATEMENT THAT IT SHOULD BE FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SHOULD I TAKE IT TO A NISSAN DEALER; OR WAIT TO HEAR SOMETHING FROM SOMEONE? USUALLY THE RESPONSES I HAVE RECEIVED STATE NOT TO EMAIL BACK TO THEM.
- Reported
- Nov 2017
- Incident date
- Nov 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainFeb 2017 · ODI 10949551Details +Close −
2011 NISSAN CUBE WITH 72,000 MILES ON IT HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION SHAKES AND WHINES. MULTIPLE CASES OF THIS OCCURRING HAS GOTTEN NO HELP OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM NISSAN. THEY PUT UNSAFE TRANSMISSIONS IN THEIR CARS AND REFUSE TO COVER THEM.
- Reported
- Feb 2017
- Incident date
- Feb 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
StructureJun 2016 · ODI 10874945 · fireDetails +Close −
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I NOTICE A BURNING SMELL AND LOUD MUFFLER/EXHAUST NOISE. WHEN I PULLED OVER TO LOOK UNDER THE REAR OF THE CAR TO INSPECT THE MUFFLER I SAW A LARGE WHOLE IN THE REAR BUMPER AND THE MUFFLER HAD LOOSENED. THE MUFFLER POINTED UP SO THAT IT WAS DIRECTLY AIMED AT THE INSIDE OF THE REAR BUMPER. THIS CAUSED IT TO IGNITE AND BURN A HOLE IN THE REAR BUMPER. I CALLED NISSAN CORPORATE TO FILE A CLAIM AND THEY INFORMED ME I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A LARGER FIRE AND IGNITE THE FLOORBOARD OR THE MUFFLER COULD FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY WOULD REPLACE THE MUFFLER AND NECESSARY PARTS AT MY OWN COST OR WELD IT BACK, BUT IT WOULD BE THE SAME PARTS THAT ARE KNOWN TO EASILY DEFECT IN THIS MANNER. I HAVE LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH CUBE'S AND OTHER NISSAN'S AROUND THE SAME YEARS OF PRODUCTION. SOME ISSUES APPEARED AS EARLY AS 12,000 MILES AND THE MANUFACTURER COVERED THE COST UNDER WARRANT, BUT MINE WON'THE SINCE IT HAS 70,000 MILES. I HAVE NO UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE SO THEY BELIEVE IT WAS RUSTED OUT BECAUSE OF SALTS ON THE ROAD TO TREAT ICE AND SNOW IN MY REGION.
- Reported
- Jun 2016
- Incident date
- Jun 2016
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Fire
Power TrainApr 2016 · ODI 10859811Details +Close −
TL* 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,400.
- Reported
- Apr 2016
- Incident date
- Apr 2016
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainDec 2015 · ODI 10811941Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
- Reported
- Dec 2015
- Incident date
- Sep 2015
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainOct 2015 · ODI 10786902Details +Close −
INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE , MADE A WIDE RIGHT TURN AND VEHICLE WENT INTO SAFE MODE. CVT ISSUE ... NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT EVER CAME ON WARNING FOR CAUTION.
- Reported
- Oct 2015
- Incident date
- Sep 2015
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainApr 2015 · ODI 10705112Details +Close −
MY 2011 NISSAN CUBE WAS BEING DRIVEN TO WORK ON THE INTERSTATE. I PRESSED ON THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOT MOVE, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT LURCHED FORWARD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION ON A 2011? THE CAR IS BARELY FOUR YEARS OLD. IT IS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY AND IT IS COSTING ME $3700.00. AFTER RESEARCHING, I SEE THAT THEY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS AND HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTIES UP TO THE 2010 MODELS. IT IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO. *TR
- Reported
- Apr 2015
- Incident date
- Mar 2015
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsFeb 2015 · ODI 10689823 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +Close −
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK WHEN A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME. I TRIED TO AVOID IT. I CRASHED MY CAR INTO THE GUARD RAIL CRUSHING THE WHOLE FRONT END. (I HAVE PICTURES) THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. I BROKE TWO RIBS AND HAD CONTUSIONS ALL OVER THE FRONT OF MY BODY,FINGERS,ARMS,LEGS,ETC. *TR
- Reported
- Feb 2015
- Incident date
- Feb 2015
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash 1 injuries
Power TrainNov 2014 · ODI 10655271Details +Close −
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP OUR NISSAN CUBE INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY AND IS NOT RESPONSIVE TO DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WILL THEN LURCH FORWARD AS THOUGH IT IS DOWN SHIFTING AND TAKES OFF. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEALER 3 - 4 TIMES (FIRST REPORT IN JULY 2012) WITH THE MOST RECENT VISIT (OCT 2014) RESULTING IN A REPLACED TRANSMISSION. THIS LAST WEEK (NOV 2014) MY WIFE AND I WERE ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN PULLING OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS A RESULT OF THIS BEHAVIOR. WE WILL BE CONTACTING THE DEALER AND NISSAN THIS WEEK AS WE HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN THE VEHICLE AND ARE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR FAMILY. *TR
- Reported
- Nov 2014
- Incident date
- Nov 2014
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Vehicle Speed ControlApr 2014 · ODI 10584471Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY THE CONTACT APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE, DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND POWERING OFF THE VEHICLE SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,752 .
- Reported
- Apr 2014
- Incident date
- Mar 2013
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsJun 2013 · ODI 10515570Details +Close −
PASSENGER WEIGHING 120 LB SAT IN FRONT SEAT. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT CAME ON, ALERTING TO LACK OF AIRBAG FOR PASSENGER SIDE OCCUPANT. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY, AND AFTER VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME IN VEHICLE. *TR
- Reported
- Jun 2013
- Incident date
- Oct 2012
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemMay 2013 · ODI 10511197Details +Close −
ON APRIL 26, 2013 WHILE LEAVING THE GROCERY STORE WITH MOM & NEWBORN MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED CERRITOS NISSAN & ASKED WHAT THE WARRANTY MILEAGE WAS ON THERE VEHICLES WHICH THEY INFORMED ME 36K. I GOT MY VEHICLE TO START AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, AND TOOK MY VEHICLE TO NISSAN AND AFTER 3 HOURS I WAS TOLD THE BATTERY WAS VERY LOW & THEY WOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO CHARGE MY BATTERY. (BASED ON NISSAN WARRANTY GUIDELINES) MY VEHICLE LEFT ME AGAIN THAT WEEKEND ON SUNDAY 4/28 AAA WAS CALLED TO JUMP START MY VEHICLE. I CALLED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS & SPOKE TO A REPRESENTATIVE WHO OFFERED ME $100.00 REIMBURSEMENT IF I PURCHASED & INSTALLED MY OWN BATTERY. I ASKED WHY NISSAN WAS NOT REPLACING THE BATTERY AT THE DEALERSHIP, REP EXPLAINED THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO OBLIGATE DEALERSHIPS TO MAKE SUCH REQUEST, MY CASE WAS THEN ESCALATED TO THE REGIONAL CONSUMER AFFAIRS SPECIALIST WHO WAS DIFFICULT TO GET A HOLD OF. AFTER 2 WEEKS THE REGIONAL SPECIALIST WAS IN TOUCH WITH ME & WAS NO HELP. I EXPLAINED TO THE SPECIALIST THE ORIGINAL BATTERY WITH THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND WHY DID I CONTINUE TO HAVE THESE ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. HE WAS NOT ABLE TO EXPLAIN TO ME WHY. I TOLD THE SPECIALIST I WAS GOING TO BE PURCHASING MY OWN BATTERY & FAXING MY INFORMATION SO I COULD BE REIMBURSED AS PROMISED FROM PREVIOUS REP. THE SPECIALIST INFORMED ME THAT OFFER WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE DUE TO MY CASE BEING ESCALATED TO HIM. AT THIS POINT MY PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. NISSAN HAS YET TO ADDRESS MY CONCERNS & EXPLAIN WHY I KEEP HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. ITS VERY TROUBLESOME THAT I AM EXPERIENCING THESE PROBLEMS WITH A NEW VEHICLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED TO TRANSPORT MY SELF & NEWBORN, WORRYING MY CAR CAN LEAVE US STRANDED AT ANY TIME, DUE TO NISSAN NEGLIGENCE. *TR
- Reported
- May 2013
- Incident date
- Apr 2013
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SteeringAug 2012 · ODI 10469589Details +Close −
THE HORN IS NOT ABLE TO BE HEARD IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING BEHIND MY SISTER. NEEDING TO GET HER ATTENTION AS I NOTICED SHE HAD A FLAT ON HER CAR, I WAS HONKING THE HORN ON MY CUBE. SHE DID NOT HEAR THE HORN AT ALL. IF A PERSON IN A CAR CAN NOT HEAR THE HORN I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT A SEMI TRUCK OR SUCH TYPE VEHICLE WILL BE ABLE TO HEAR MY HORN EITHER AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WOULD NOT BE AVOIDABLE SINCE THE HORN WOULD NOT BE HEARD. ALSO THE HANDLING OF MY CAR IN ANY WINDY CONDITION IS NOT SAFE. IF YOU ARE DRIVING FASTER THAN 30 MPH AND IT IS WINDY OR A BIG GUST OF WIND SWEEPS BY I BETTER BE HOLDING ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHT WITH BOTH HANDS. I HAVE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY GOING 55 MPH, THE WIND HAS NOT BEEN THAT BAD BUT THE CAR HAS BEEN MOVING ALL OVER THE PLACE AND I HAVE TO HOLD ON TO THE WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS AND FEEL THAT I REALLY DON'T HAVE CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. I HAVE A TEENAGER THAT HAS JUST STARTED DRIVING AND DO NO WAY FEEL SAFE LETTING HER TAKE THIS VEHICLE OUT. I DO NOT EVEN FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE. *TR
- Reported
- Aug 2012
- Incident date
- Aug 2012
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on record
Investigations are agency reviews, not findings that a vehicle is defective.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
Crash-test ratings
2011 Nissan Cube TRUCK FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
2011 Nissan Cube VAN FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cube | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 30 | 28 |
| Cube | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 25 | 29 | 27 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2011 Nissan Cube: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2011 Nissan Cube?
Owners filed 31 NHTSA complaints about the 2011 Nissan Cube. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2011 Nissan Cube?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (48% of complaints) and air bags (16%).
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Cube have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2011 Nissan Cube as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Cube get?
The EPA rates the 2011 Nissan Cube between 27 and 28 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.