Nissan Cube years to avoid
The Nissan Cube years to avoid are 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
299
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2009–2014
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cube years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | High complaints + open investigation | 144 | |
| 2010 | High complaints + open investigation | 78 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 40 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 24 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 10 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 3 |
Every Cube year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014avoid | 10 | 1 | |
| 2013avoid | 3 | 1 | |
| 2012avoid | 24 | 0 | |
| 2011avoid | 40 | 0 | |
| 2010avoid | 78 | 2 | |
| 2009avoid | 144 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan Cube years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cube years to avoid are 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2013.
How many recalls does the Nissan Cube have?
Across all model years, the Cube has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 299 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.