2009 Nissan Cube Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan Cube.
Worst 2009 Nissan Cube Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan Cube.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 22 | — | — | 88,491 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 21 | — | — | 75,400 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | — | — | 95,800 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | 1 | 99,091 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | 2 | 93,200 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 56,840 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 37,600 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | 1 | 77,402 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Nissan Cube
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~46,000 vehicles.
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?
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Cube?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Nissan Cube?
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Does the 2009 Nissan Cube have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan Cube?
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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