2010 Nissan Cube Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Cube.

20092011
Complaints
76
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2010 Nissan Cube Problems

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

#117 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:144,481 mi
#217 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:61,260 mi
#36 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:99,781 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Cube.

Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
144,481
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,260
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
99,781
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
12,708
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 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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2010 Nissan Cube — FAQ

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

Is the 2010 Nissan Cube reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2010 Nissan Cube has 76 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Nissan Cube?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 144,481 mi); Steering Defects (17 complaints, avg 61,260 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints, avg 99,781 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 2010 Nissan Cube?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,441 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Nissan Cube?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Nissan Cube include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 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 2010 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 2010 Nissan Cube?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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