2012 Nissan Cube Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Cube.

20112013
Complaints
24
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Nissan Cube Problems

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

#16 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:94,214 mi
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Cube.

Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,214
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2012 Nissan Cube — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Nissan Cube reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Nissan Cube has 24 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan Cube?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints, avg 94,214 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Fuel System (3 complaints). 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 2012 Nissan Cube?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,214 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 Nissan Cube have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 Nissan Cube as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2012 Nissan Cube?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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