2009 Nissan Cube Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan Cube.

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Complaints
143
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Nissan Cube Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#122 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:88,491 mi
#221 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:75,400 mi
#319 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:95,800 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan Cube.

Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,491
Steering Defects
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,400
Transmission / Drivetrain
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
95,800
Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,091
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
93,200
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,840
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
37,600
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,402
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Valve
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2009 Nissan Cube

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~46,000 vehicles.

10V330000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
~46,000 affected

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. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ROTATED FOLLOWING A REAR MOVING BARRIER CRASH TEST AS REQUIRED, THE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE LIMITS.

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2009 Nissan Cube — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Nissan Cube reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2009 Nissan Cube has 143 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Cube?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 88,491 mi); Steering Defects (21 complaints, avg 75,400 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (19 complaints, avg 95,800 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Nissan Cube?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,592 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Nissan Cube?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Nissan Cube include 4 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Nissan Cube have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 46,000 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan Cube?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Cube reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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