2009 NISSAN CUBE

3 recalls, 145 complaints - 120 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment.

Consequence

A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number, and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A1. Vehicle Identification Nu... Read more

47,928 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Defect Description

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 MOVIN... Read more

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SPECIAL PROTECTOR AND ATTACH IT TO THE GASOLINE RECIRCULATION TUBE AT THE LOCATION OF THE FILLER NECK CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

46,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Defect Description

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, ... Read more

Consequence

IF THE TPMS LAMP IS DISREGARDED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE RESULTING IN A FLAT TIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TPMS NUT WITH A NEW, MORE ROBUST NUT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 AND INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

143,223 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

145 total complaints 6 crashes 4 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	24
STEERING	20
POWER TRAIN	19
ENGINE	16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7
AIR BAGS	6
SERVICE BRAKES	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
STRUCTURE:BODY	5
WHEELS	5

Incident date: Jun 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for th... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were on back order. The contact was later informed that the parts were not available and were no longer ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

I've received a notification that says, “service hybrid electric system,” but there is no fix at my dealership.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

While braking slowly to park at my home, my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT suddenly accelerated forward without any throttle input. The vehicle struck a wall. My foot was on the brake and I did not touch the accelerator. There were no warning messages prior to the incident. This could have caused ser... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Apr 11, 2025

Unknown: Headlights will dim/flicker making it harder to see at night and digital display on dashboard will go completely off causing driver to not be able to see current speed, fuel gauge, etc.

Incident date: Jan 4, 2024

The vehicle is now at 158,109 Mi as of January 5th 2024 at approximately 148,000 to 152,000 Mi I noticed the transmission and or the rear differential starting to slip have play and making various noises and sounds along with a jerking feeling where you would hit the gas and you could see the tachom... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2024

Incident date: Jan 17, 2023

I own a 2022 Silverado 1500. I purchased this truck for the purpose of towing my 20ft. trailer, when connecting to my trailer within a few minutes a message comes on trailer brakes disabled service required, i connected to other trailers an get the same message.I took truck back to dealership and th... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2021

Unknown

Fire

Incident date: Oct 25, 2021

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Cube. The contact stated that the horn failed to operate as needed while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the clockspring was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that i... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2020

THE BACK DOOR LATCH/LOCK DOESN'T WORK. IT PERMANENTLY LOCKED AND CAN'T BE UNLOCKED WITH KEY OR ELECTRONIC KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND LOCKED IN MY APARTMENT DESIGNATED SPACE. WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN THE TRUNK, IT WOULDN'T UNLOCK. MY RESEARCH ON THE CUBE OWNER'S BLOG INDICATED SEVERAL OTHERS ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2020

ON 07/20/2020 TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING. VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHUTTERS IN MOTION. LACK OF POWER. AT 124,000 MILES. UNABLE TO GET TO 50 MPH. VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATES WHEN STATIONARY.

Incident date: Jul 30, 2020

TIRE VALVE STEM LEAKING AIR, TIRE GOING FLAT ON 2009 NISSAN CUBE. I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BEFORE.

Incident date: Jan 26, 2020

MY 2009 NISSAN CUBE HAD A RECALL FOR THE MANUFACTURING DEFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL STEERING COLUMN LOCK (ESCL). IT WENT OUT IN JANUARY 2020 AND THE NISSAN DEALER WANTS 832.00 TO REPAIR WHAT IS A NISSAN MANUFACTURING DEFECT. INVESTIGATING THIS IT WAS FOUND THAT IN JANUARY 2012, JUST BEFO... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2020

Incident date: Aug 7, 2019

1) CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS REPAIRED. THE LIGHT IS BACK ON ALMOST A YEAR LATER AND HAS CONTINUED TO FLASH ON AND OFF. 2) TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON AND OFF AND I REPLACED AND ALIGNED MY TIRES AND STILL IT CONTINUES. 3) WHEN PUTTI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2019

Incident date: May 8, 2019

THE ANTITHEFT LOCK MALFUNCTIONED. NOW THE CAR WONT START.

Incident date: May 8, 2019

THE ANTITHEFT LOCK MALFUNCTIONED. NOW THE CAR WONT START.

Incident date: May 8, 2019

THE ANTITHEFT LOCK MALFUNCTIONED. NOW THE CAR WONT START.

Incident date: Jul 20, 2019

VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT.

Incident date: Jul 20, 2019

VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT.

Incident date: Jul 20, 2019

VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2014

THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS PROGRESSIVELY GONE LOWER TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS A SPONGY FEEL AND ONLY ENGAGES FULLY AT THE LAST MOMENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. STOPPING IS AT THE LAST MOMENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PUMPED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES. THE ROTORS, BRAKE PADS AND SHOES AND NEW BR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2019

THE CUBE WILL FREQUENTLY STOP WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. IT IS POSSIBLE TO PUMP THE ACCELERATOR AT THE MOMENT THIS HAPPENS AND SOMETIMES THE ENGINE WILL CATCH AND CARRY ON. IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, THE CAR MUST BE SHUT DOWN FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING A RESTART. UNFORTUNATELY ONCE THIS SITUAT... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2019

Incident date: Mar 2, 2019

REAR HATCH DOOR LOCK DOES NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE LOCK HAS WORKED AND THEN IT QUITS WORKING. IN AN EMERGENCY A PERSON WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THROUGH THE HATCH DOOR. ACCORDING TO THE INTERNET THIS IS A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE IN THE EARLY MODELS.

Incident date: Feb 12, 2019

SAME ISSUE AS THE OWNERS IN THIS THREAD WITH REGARDS TO THE ESCL. WENT TO START MY CAR AS A SNOW STORM WAS STARTING AND NO LUCK. MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ESCL AND THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE CUBE. HOWEVER, MY PARTNER OWNS A 2009 ALTIMA AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE A MON... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2016

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE WHILE MY WIFE WAS AT WORK. SHE CAME OUT OF WORK AFTER DARK, WITH NO ACCESS BACK INTO A BANKING BUILDING, AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER CALLING ME AND TRYING A COUPLE THINGS, WE CALLED OUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND I GOT IN MY CAR TO DRIVE 45 MINUTES... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2016

Incident date: Dec 21, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING. THE CONTACT HAD TO LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER FOR THE ENGINE TO START. IN ADDITION, THE KEY FOB HAD TO BE VISIBLE TO START THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. T... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2018

Incident date: Dec 10, 2018

THE STEERING LOCK HAS FAILED, AND THE START BUTTON NO LONGER WORKS ON THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE "PLUNGER" HAS FAILED WITHIN THE STEERING ELECTRICAL BOX.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2009

FAULTY TRANSMISSION, DISCOLORED, BROKEN. NEEDS TO EITHER BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. AT 111,000 MILES MY CAR HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. I ALMOST GOT HIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. HAVE REALLY BAD WHIPLASH AND CONTINUE TO SEE A CHIROPRACTOR EVERY 2 WEEKS. I HAVE TAKEN MY NISSAN CUBE 2009 111,000 M... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Sep 21, 2018

THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRICAL STEERING CONTROL LOCK (ESCL) THAT PREVENTS THE CAR FROM BEING ABLE TO START.

Incident date: Oct 16, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN CUBE. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2018

Incident date: Sep 17, 2018

TAKATA RECALL: CAR WAS FINE WHEN I PARKED IT WHEN I GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING, I CRANK IT PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. TOWED THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY ARE SAYING IT'S THE CLUTCH IN THE TRANSMISSION. I CAN'T SEE HOW IT GO OUT OVERNIGHT SITTING CART, I'VE OWN THE CAR 1 YEAR AND 1 M... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2015

BACK DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO UNLOCK NO KEY ACCESS TO OPEN OR FIX...KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THESE CARS. TPS SENSORS MALFUNCTION

Incident date: Sep 1, 2015

BACK DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO UNLOCK NO KEY ACCESS TO OPEN OR FIX...KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THESE CARS. TPS SENSORS MALFUNCTION

Incident date: Aug 27, 2018

RECENTLY MY NISSAN CUBE CAME UP WITH AN ERROR CODE INDICATING A STEP MOTOR MALFUNCTION. THIS IS A COMPONENT OF THE CVT TRANSMISSION THAT TELLS THE TRANSMISSION HOW TO OPERATE. WITHOUT THIS CRITICAL COMPONENT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT BEHAVE PROPERLY. I HAVE INVOLVED IN A NUMBER OF SITUATIONS WHERE THE VE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2018

THE STEERING LOCK COLUMN UNIT IN MY 2009 NISSAN CUBE FAILED, DISABLING THE CAR FROM STARTING, AND PUTTING ME AT RISK AS I WAS STUCK IN A LOCATION AWAY FROM MY HOME, AND UNABLE TO START MY CAR. MY CAR WAS PARKED ON A CITY STREET. I COULD UNLOCK AND LOCK THE VEHICLE, BUT I COULD NOT START THE CAR USI... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2018

DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WILL SHATTER IF LEFT DOWN PARTLY WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR. I WAS PARKED AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE.

Incident date: Mar 18, 2018

TAKATA RECALL. MY CUBE WILL NOT GO ANYWHERE, I PUT IT IN DRIVE PUSH GAS AND CAR WILL NOT ROLL. IT WON'T DRIVE IN ANY OF GEARS. VEHICAL DROVE MY FAMILY LAST NITE, WE WENT ON A TRIP, GOT TO DESTINATION WENT TO BED , WOKE UP TO LEAVE AND CAR WILL NOT GO ANYWHERE . STARTED THE ENGINE AND PUT CAR INTO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2018

THE CAR HAS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE IF I DID FULL STOP AND TRY TO MOVE THE CAR WILL TAKE ABOUT 10 SECONDS TO MOVE, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID BECAUSE THE CAR IS REBUILT TITLE THEY WON'T FIX BUT THE TRANSMISSION IS FACTORY DEFICIT AND CALLED THE CUNSOMER AFFAIR AND WILL NOT HELP ME... Read more

Incident date: Feb 16, 2018

ENGINE WILL NOT START AFTER TURNING OFF. CAR CANNOT BE MOVED BECAUSE SHIFTER WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK AND VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. STEERING COLUMN;

Incident date: Dec 21, 2017

TIRE WILL NOT HOLD AIR

Incident date: Oct 17, 2017

CAR WOULD NOT START. ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK.

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 NISSAN CUBE

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	28.0	30.0	29.0	Regular	$2,150
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	24.0	29.0	26.0	Regular	$2,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 NISSAN CUBE

120 manufacturer communications from 73 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	13
140000 AIR BAGS	12
350000 EQUIPMENT	8
200000 WHEELS	8
010000 STEERING	6
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	4
160000 STRUCTURE	4
020000 SUSPENSION	4

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

140000 AIR BAGS

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

220000 SEATS

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

200000 WHEELS

WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

140000 AIR BAGS

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN COMMUNICATION a?? NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

CAN COMMUNICATION a?? NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

010000 STEERING

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 cubeA? VEHICLE NO START DUE TO ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK (ESCL) Service Campaign ID # P1225 is no longer active. i?? Repair orders opened after this bulletina??s published date are no longer eligi

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

200000 WHEELS

Expiration Notification a?? Wheel Valve Stem Nut ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2009, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2008-2009 Rogue, 2009 Murano, and 2009 cubeA? vehicles registered in states that do not use he

160000 STRUCTURE

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 cubeA? REAR SIDE DOOR EXTERIOR HANDLE Service Campaign ID # P9240 is no longer active. i?? Repair orders opened after this bulletina??s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campa

200000 WHEELS

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN ROGUE, MURANO, cubeA?; WHEEL VALVE STEM NUT Service Campaign ID # P9241 is no longer active. i?? Repair orders opened after this bulletina??s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Camp

140000 AIR BAGS

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant

140000 AIR BAGS

TAKATA INFLATOR FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2009-2010 CUBE Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ID # P8309 and P8310 are No Longer Active. i?? Repair orders opened after September 6, 2019 are no longer eligible for

140000 AIR BAGS

Driver and Passenger Air Bag Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative UPDATE March 22, 2019 Please discard ealier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from August 3, 2018 has been revised to include: o This collectio

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

140000 AIR BAGS

TAKATA INFLATOR FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2009-2010 CUBE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this Takata Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative to replace the driver air bag inflator on certain pre-selected 2

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Pl

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make reg

350000 EQUIPMENT

OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure t

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

140000 AIR BAGS

Driver Air Bag Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a special parts collection activity to replace the driver side air bag inflators free of charge on specific

140000 AIR BAGS

042300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C compon

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Da

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT

SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be repaired (whether under warranty or customer pay) to ensure

010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when imprope

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as Inspection Maintainence, I/M, or SMOG testing depending upon loca

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION NOTE - Failure to follow the procedures in this bulletin may result in the denial of a warranty claim. In an effort to protect the paint finish, Paint Guard Film (PGF) is applied on many new Nissan vehicles. Paint

140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

350000 EQUIPMENT

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B2190 (NATS ANTENNA AMP) can be stored for the following reasons: 1. Something other than an Intelligent Key is inserted into the Key-Slot. 2. An Intelligent Key issue. 3. A wiring issue between the Key-Slot and th

100000 POWER TRAIN

SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: - Always diagnose the communication codes first. - When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communi

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) before they will function. See this bulletin f

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

NISSAN: A LOOSE FUEL FILL CAP IS THE CAUSE OF EVAP LEAK DTCS (P0442, P0455, P0456) STORED ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL YEARS 2007-2011. MODEL NOT LISTED. *PE

200000 WHEELS

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION This TSB is for troubleshooting of CAN Modules with "Diag-On-CAN" Diagnostics. The flow charts below are meant to troubleshoot current CAN DTCs. The flow charts are intended to diagnose one module at a time; repeat th

010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into

020000 SUSPENSION

200000 WHEELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P

200000 WHEELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel

140000 AIR BAGS

IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following conditions: Front passenger air bag status light is ON (illuminated) with the front passenger seat empty. Front passenger air bag status light is ON (illuminated) with an adult sitting in the

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NISSAN: INSTRUMENT PANEL INDACTORS FOR THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT LIGHTS MAY GIVE OFF AN INCORRECT INDICATION. *KB

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

NISSAN: CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SET AND DTC P0605 IS STORED. *JS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION Improper adjustment or operation of the ASCD brake switch can cause the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) to "not set" and/or DTC P0605 (ECM) to store. See this bulletin for further detail.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

150000 SEAT BELTS

SERVICE INFORMATION The "Lock / Unlock request buttons" that are located on the outside door handles of vehicles with Intelligent Key can be disabled (or enabled) through either the "Comfort & Conv." settings of the Audio/Visual/Navigati

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN CUBE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Open , Model Year: 2009

Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) became aware of a single-vehicle crash involving a 2009 Nissan Cube resulting in an airbag deployment. When the front-driver airbag deployed the airbag module detached from the steering wheel, striking the driver, and causing injuries requiring medical atten... Read more

NISSAN CUBE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN CUBE across all model years (2009, 2014).

7 Total Recalls

299 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

13 Reported Crashes

9 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

NISSAN CUBE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2014	1	10	View
2013	1	3	View
2012	0	24	View
2011	0	40	View
2010	2	77	View
2009 (current)	3	145

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