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This 2010 Nissan Cube has 53 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2010 Nissan Cube Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2010 Nissan Cube trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2010 Nissan Cube Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2010 Nissan Cube has 53 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Cube
- Model year
- 2010
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 53
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 29
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 27 / 31
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2010 Nissan Cube problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Transmission / Drivetrain
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Steering Defects, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2010 Nissan Cube?
This NISSAN CUBE year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
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Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2010 Nissan Cube
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The NISSAN CUBE has 53 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. 3 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 53 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 2 federal recall campaigns
- 3 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2010 Nissan Cube complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan Cube. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan Cube. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor on the exterior and in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a cracked fuel tank filler…
Problem is the anti theft module located on the steering column has malfunctioned for my wife’s 2010 Nissan Cube keyless ignition. Vehicle would not restart for my wife after sitting for 5 hours, luckily she was not way off somewhere. From what I’ve seen Nissan did a recall of a …
Fuel level readings have been erratic for over 40,000 miles now. Fuel gauge will randomly show the fuel level with less than 1/4 tank left, even though the car has gone less than 100 miles after filling (while the car can travel over 300 miles on a full tank.) Then a little whi…
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 re…
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 prett…
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 LIG…
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 TH…
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…
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 NISS…
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 VEHIC…
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 ALTI…
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.ALTERNATO…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
TAKATA RECALL
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 WA…
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
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2010 Nissan Cube.
Safety recalls
2010 Nissan Cube recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Cube. 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Questions
2010 Nissan Cube buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2010 Nissan Cube reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 53 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. This NISSAN CUBE year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Cube?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (20 complaints). #2: Steering Defects (17 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Nissan Cube?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2010 Nissan Cube?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2010 Nissan Cube, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 53 total complaints. 4 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2010 Nissan Cube have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2010 Nissan Cube. A major recall area is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2010 Nissan Cube?▾
This NISSAN CUBE year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Cube reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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