2010 NISSAN CUBE

2 recalls, 77 complaints - 113 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.

Complaint Statistics

77 total complaints 3 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	16
POWER TRAIN	6
AIR BAGS	6
ENGINE	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	2
TIRES	2
WHEELS	2

Incident date: Jun 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (AIR BAGS), the dealer discovered that the vehicle was not equipped with a front driver's side air bag. The contact stated that the vehicle was pur... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2024

When driving, car will falsely and intermittently get random error codes on BUS module; resulting in a false FRUNK or Front Latch Service warning under Body Control Module code B1A5F or U164F for gateway. Chevy has found electrical connectors for car built in Nov/Dec 2023 which have plastic or b... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact determined that cylinder #3 was misfiring. The contact stated that after removing the spark plug, it was discovered that coolant... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2023

Without warning, power steering went out. This truck has less than 17,000 miles on it and is kept spotless and well maintained, garage kept. Power steering came back but now we're worried it'll go out again without warning and under possibly much worse/dangerous conditions. Bringing it in for a diag... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

Catalytic converter is going out. Although apparently there was no recall for MY car in particular but there has been a recall for the converter overheating and damaging the engine. Car no longer goes over 40 mph; meaning I can no longer use the freeway. Oil light comes on at least twice a month. Ev... Read more

Incident date: Jun 13, 2022

For a couple weeks on & off it’s been not wanting to go when I step on gas. I remember this doing same sort of thing before Allen web supposedly replaced my transmission as it was one of millions that are faulty as is one they put in 2018 only has 18,000 miles on tbis supposed replaced transmissio... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2022

I was washing my car by hand and I was washing the driver's side rear view mirror and pivoted it away from the normal position so I could clean it better. When put it back to it's normal position, the hinge broke. When I looked closely at the hinge, I noticed that the hinge pretty much disintegrated... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2020

I SAW THAT IN PHOENIX AZ THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13,2010 FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE;STORAGE. REPORTED AN SAFTEY COMPLAINT ON JULY 16TH, 2020 11:45 PM PHOENIX AZ. ELECTIROCAL STABILITY CONTROL STARTED ON JUNE 10TH 2020 DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT CAR CUT OFF AT AN RED LIGHT I TURNED MY HAZAR... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2020

Incident date: Dec 13, 2018

MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC WHERE HIS COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE THE STEERING MODULE THAT STARTS THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED AT MY COST OF $971.00. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS PREVALENT IN THE YEAR PRIOR TO MINE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2018

Incident date: Aug 9, 2019

PASSENGER SIDE SCREW AND LUG NUTS BROKE HALF OFF THE TIRE. CAUSING A LOUD NOISE OF THE TIRE WOBBLING. TIRE WAS PUSHED IN AND HOLDING BY ONE SCREW AND LUG NUT. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE DID THE SAME THING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION SAME WITH THE SECOND INCIDENT.

Incident date: Jan 22, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCATION AND PARKED. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START AND A FLASHING ORANGE KEY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ALEXANDER NISSAN (10 ALEXANDER DR,... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2018

AFTER A FEW YEARS OR FEW THOUSAND MILES, THE CVT TRANSMISSION MAY PARTIALLY FAIL AND IT MAY NOT BE INDICATED PROPERLY IN THE DASHBOARD. THIS RESULTS IN VEHICLE NOT GETTING ENOUGH POWER TO DRIVE. SO, VEHICLE MAY STALL IN THE ROADS OR HIGHWAYS CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES TO BOTH VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND OTH... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2018

Incident date: Feb 15, 2018

POWER STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE HAPPENED TO BE STATIONARY AT THE TIME, LOCKS THE CAR FROM STARTING USING THE START BUTTON, CAR WONT EVEN TURN OVER, DEALER STATES PART MUST BE REPLACED. THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED BY A NTSB RECALL FOR 2009 - 2010 ALTIMAS AND ONE OTHER M... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2017

STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT LOCK. DASH LIGHTS COME ON, KEY IS RECOGNIZED, BUT SOMETIMES ENGINE DOES NOT START DUE TO DEAD BATTERY. FAILURE SEEMS TO BE STEERING LOCK MECHANISM IN UNLOCKED POSITION AT ALL TIMES CAUSING BATTERY TO DRAIN. BATTERY REPLACED 2 TIMES IN 9 MONTHS.ALTERNATOR CHECKS OUT GOOD. T... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2017

Incident date: Jan 23, 2018

REAR DOOR DOESN'T OPEN, READ MANY SIMILAR REPORTS. WHEN CARS ARE SUBMERGED INTO WATER OFTEN ESCAPING THROUGH THE TRUNK IS THE ONLY OPTION, NOT ACCEPTABLE TO HAVE A FAULTY LATCH IN ALL THE EARLIER MODELS.

Incident date: Jan 8, 2018

CVT TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. LUCKY IT RE-ENGAGED JUST IN TIME TO AVOID BEING T-BONED. TOWED 2010 CUBE TO DEALER, DETERMINED CVT FAILED AND NEEDS NEW CVT TRANSMISSION. LEARNED CVT TRANSMISSION IS COVERED IN SERVICE CAMPAIGN BUT NISSAN STILL REFUSED TO CORRECT KNOWN ISSUE STATING... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2013

IN 2013, MY AIRBAG LIGHT WENT OFF ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER A FEW MILES OF DRIVING AND IT WAS RED UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN THE MECHANIC MANUALLY TURN IT OFF.

Incident date: Oct 10, 2014

AIRBAGS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING HAD IT TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TOLD THIS IS WHAT IT DOES AND IT JUST NEEDS RESET. I WAS ALSO TOLD THEIR WAITING FOR A RECALL AND THAT WHEN INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON ,, AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING,,, THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVI... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2016

WATER LEAKS INTO REAR END OF MY CAR. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND CONTINUES TO LEAK HARD RAIN, CAR WASHING, SNOW, ICE, CASE LEAKING. RESULTS ARE DAMPNESS, MOLD, ODOR. CONTACTED NISSAN CORP. ONCE I FOUND OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT SAME PROBLEM WITH SAME VEHICLE. I OWN TWO OF THESE SAME CARS ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2010

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: May 22, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN CUBE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT FAILED TO START WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. DIRECTLY AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. GERMAINE NISSAN IN COLUMBUS, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2017

IN A SIDE COLLISION CRASH ON 6/3/17, SIDE AIR CURTAIN DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT. CAR WAS THROWN AGAINST PASS. SIDE OF CUBE. FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.....UPDATED 06/21/17 *BF *JS

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Mar 31, 2017

AS OF FEBRUARY 2017, WHAT I LATER FOUND OUT WAS THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION, ALSO KNOWN AS, CVT TRANSMISSION, STARTED TO FAIL ON MY 2010 NISAN CUBE, WHICH HAS ONLY ONE OWNER. ON THE WAY TO WORK A LOUD WHINING NOISE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY STREET, THE CAR ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2017

THE ELECTRONIC STEERING INTERLOCK MECHANISM FAILED, ON AND OFF UNTIL IT FINALLY QUIT WORKING AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START AS A RESULT (THE CAR WAS STATIONARY EACH TIME THE PROBLEM OCCURRED, WHICH HAPPENED AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS AROUND LEXINGTON, KY). I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALER, GLENN NISSAN, LEXINGTON,... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2017

Incident date: May 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN CUBE AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2016

Incident date: Oct 24, 2016

MY CAR STARTS WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. I'VE BEEN STRANDED AT THE STORE AFTER DROPPING OFF A CHILD AT SPORTS PRACTICE, STRANDED IN MY OWN GARAGE UNABLE TO TAKE MY CHILD TO SCHOOL OR GET TO WORK. IT APPEARS TO BE THE STEERING LOCK MECHANISM ISSUE THAT ABOUNDS IN THE 2010 CUBE. SOMETIMES IT STARTS AND SO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 24, 2016

Incident date: Sep 17, 2016

I RECENTLY HAD MY STEERING LOCK MECHANISM GO OUT ON MY 2010 NISSAN CUBE AND LEAVE ME STRANDED. I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED BECAUSE IT WOULD NO LONGER START THINKING IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. =$$ NO OTHER DEALERSHIPS WOULD LOOK AT IT BECAUSE IT WAS WHAT SEEMED AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, I HAD TO TAKE IT TO NISSAN ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2016

THE TRANSMISSION STARTED WHINING AND NEXT DAY THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. IT STOPPED MOVING WHEN I NEEDED TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF DARROW ST AND GARDINER AVE IN SILVER SPRING AVE. EXPOSING MY KIDS AND OTHERS PASSERS BY.

Crash

Incident date: May 26, 2016

THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS IN THE 2009 AND 2010 CUBES ARE KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE. I HAD MINE REPLACED IN FEBRUARY OF 2015 AND IN MAY 2016, 15 MONTHS LATER, IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. NISSAN EXTENDED THE WARRANTY BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. SINCE I AM NOW OVER THE MILEAGE LIMIT F... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2016

IGNITION LOCK HAS FAILED. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON AND VERY EXPENSIVE PROBLEM.

Incident date: Mar 28, 2016

ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK (ESCL) WAS MALFUNCTIONING, AS DIAGNOSED BY A NISSAN DEALER. THE CAR WAS PARKED AT MY JOB AND WOULD NOT START. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED BUT WAS LOCKED AS WELL AS THE STEERING WHEEL IN LOCKED POSITION. A SOLID ORANGE KEY ICON ON THE DASH HAD STARTED FLASHING. THE CA... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2016

Incident date: Nov 24, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2015

ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK (ESCL) WAS MALFUNCTIONING, AS DIAGNOSED BY A NISSAN DEALER. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND IT WOULD NOT START, NO ENGINE, OR INTO ACC MODE BECAUSE THE ESCL DID NOT SENSE THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING PRESSED OR THE WHEEL IN LOCKED POSITION. PUSHING THE BRAKE ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2015

Incident date: Jan 5, 2015

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK WENT OUT ON THE COLDEST DAY OF THE YEAR, THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 09 CUBE AND 10 MAXIMAS AND ALTIMAS, AND MANY MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING ON THE 10 CUBE,HOWEVER NISSAN WILL NOT COVER THE FAULTY PART THEY HAVE IN SO MANY OF THESE CARS IN THIS RANGE OF YEARS INCLUDING TH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2015

Incident date: Dec 26, 2014

ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK (ESCL) WAS MALFUNCTIONING, AS DIAGNOSED BY A NISSAN DEALER. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING GARAGE, AND IT WOULD NOT START, NO ENGINE, OR INTO ACC MODE BECAUSE THE ESCL DID NOT SENSE THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING PRESSED OR THE WHEEL IN AN UNLOCKED POSITION. THE BRAKE PED... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2014

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2010 NISSAN CUBE

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	30.0	27.0	Regular	$2,300
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	27.0	31.0	29.0	Regular	$2,150

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, 2010 NISSAN CUBE

113 manufacturer communications from 70 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	6
010000 STEERING	5
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	4
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	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

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

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

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.

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

190000 TIRES

SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most c

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION The Intelligent Keys used on the various Nissan vehicles may not be interchangeable between models and years. See this bulletin for further detail.

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission related DTCs will also set a P-D

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty claims coding for repairing wiring harnesses for all Nissan vehicles has changed. This bulletin gives an outline of the technician?s responsibilities in assisting the dealer?s claims administrator to properly c

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION If one or more of these EVAP leak DTCs are stored (P0442, P0455, P0456) on a 2007 through 2011 Nissan vehicle, a loose fuel fill cap may be the cause. Use the following resources to perform diagnostics and confirm th

074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: INFORMATION REGARDING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) AND LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (LTPWS) FOR SENSOR LEAKS, AIR PRESSURE CHANGES WITH ALTITUDE AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, AFTERMARKET WHEELS, RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

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

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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 (current)	2	77
2009	3	145	View

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PATHFINDER	267	10,167	View
VERSA	224	4,473	View
FRONTIER	219	4,441	View
TITAN	208	4,415	View
ALTIMA	183	20,085	View

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