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This 2012 Nissan Cube has 19 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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2012 Nissan Cube Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2012 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.
2012 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 Rated17.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
17.4% probability
Source: 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 2012 Nissan Cube has 19 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Cube
- Model year
- 2012
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 19
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 28
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 26 / 30
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2012 Nissan Cube problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Electrical Faults, Fuel/Propulsion System. 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 2012 Nissan Cube?
This NISSAN CUBE year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle.
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
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2012 Nissan Cube
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
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Before You Close the Deal
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- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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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 19 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later.
- 19 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 0 federal recall campaigns
- No 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 2012 Nissan Cube complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Cube. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 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 2012 Nissan Cube. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Problem # 1- is 3 out of 4 door lock actuators all of a sudden stopped working at the exact same time, except the driver door. This is a huge safety issue and causes the door to remain locked. This causes someone getting locked inside the vehicle or locked outside. (Google) all t…
2013-2014 oxygen gas sensor Intermittently failed to operate, causing CO2 into the cabin. Issue not found Nissan instructed to take it to another dealer they found issue and replaced. 2025 same issue dealers cannot find major c02 entering cabin. Cannot drive car due to extreme c0…
MY BACK SENSORS WENT OUT AND WAS CAUSING THE BACK TIRES TO BE IDLE WHILE I WAS DRIVING I IMMEDIATELY IMMEDIATELY GOT IT FIXED WITH MY STIMULUS MONEY
THE CAR WILL STOP RUNNING AND DIE. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON AND THE FUSE BOX AND BRAKE LAMP LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. WHEN IT DIES IT SMELL LIKE BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRING AND SMOKE COMES OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN KILLED HALF A DOZEN TIMES. I CAN'T DRIV…
I PURCHASE MY 2012 NISSAN CUBE ON JANUARY 2019 W 93K ON JUN 2019 STARTED A NOISE .IT BECAME INCREASINGLY WORST, TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE ROAD TEST THE CAR ,AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION I GOOGLE THE CVT TRANS AND FIND OUT THAT NISSAN HAVE TROUBLE WITH THOSE TRANS ,THEY EX…
I OWN A 2012 NISSAN CUBE WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT. MY TEENAGER WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN IT STALLED OUT ON HER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT EVENTUALLY CAUGHT ENOUGH TO ACCELERATE AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE …
WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE DURING WARM WEATHER, YOU WILL GO TO ACCERALATE TO ONLY BE MET WITH THE LOSE OF POWER AND YOUR SPEED WILL DROP FROM 70 TO 20 WITHOUT WARNING. THE DASH DOES NOT LIGHT A WARNING AND YOU MUST HIT YOUR HAZARD FLASHERS QUICKLY AND HOPE THE CARS BEHIND …
PULLED OUT FROM STOP LIGHT, ZERO POWER. ZERO ACCELERATOR RESPONSE. JUST CREEP OUT SUPER SLOW AT IDLE AND CROSS THE INTERSECTION. VERY UNSAFE. CVT SEEMED TO BE IN LIMP-HOME MODE; NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH, NO WARNING, NO VIBRATION OR OTHER FAILURE.
ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS, WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THERE WILL BE NO WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH---YOU DROP IN SPEED EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THIS WILL ALSO OCCUR AROUND TOWN AND WILL HAPPEN WHEN YOU TRY TO START MOVING FROM A RED LIGHT OR ENTER THE FLOW O…
CVT TRANSMISSION FAILURE ~ SAFETY ISSUE SLOW TO START ~ SAME AS 100'S OF REPORTS ON INTERNET CAR WAS AT WARRANTY END AND NISSAN SAID ONLY FIX FOR SMALL LEAK WAS TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CVT~ AS PER CURRENT PENDING CLASS ACTIONS AGAINST NISSAN FOR 2013-2017 CVTS BEING REPLACED REPEATE…
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING
I CHANGED THE ORIGINAL TYRES OF THE CAR AFTER 3 YEARS OF NORMAL WEAR OUT AND REPLACED THEM IN OCTOBER 2015 WITH PIRELLI CINTURAUTO P6 TYRES. I DRIVE AN AVERAGE OF 10,000 MILES PER YEAR, THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TYRES IS THE CORRECT ONE AS SPECIFIED BY THE CAR, AND I DRIVE ON COUNT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN CUBE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AND THE SEAT BELT WAS LATCHED. MENTOR NISSAN (6960 CENTER ST, MENTOR, OH 440…
CVT TRANSMISSION FAILING AT 73,000 MILES
THE LATCHING MECHANISM FOR THE DRIVER KEEPING COMING UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TO CLICK IT INTO PLACE A FEW TIME BEFORE I START DRIVING BUT SOMETIMES THAT'S NOT ENOUGH. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW.
ON FEBRUARY 10TH, AFTER THE CAR WARMED UP FOR 20 MINUTES, THE CAR'S RPM'S WOULD JUMP BY 500 EVERY FEW SECONDS. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN (DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT) TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND SHOWED THEM A VIDEO I HAD TAKEN OF IT HAPPENING AT 60 MPH AND 70 MPH. SINCE NO WARNING LIG…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN COULD NOT BE HEARD WHEN USED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE HORN OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W…
MY WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN BROKE THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. I NOTICE THAT EVERYTHING SEEMS TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIND SHIELD IS ALMOST VERTICALLY THE RESULT OF WHICH IS THAT EVERY ROCK OR PIECE OF ROAD DEBRIS DOESN'T BOUNCE OFF THE WINDSHIELD, BUT BREAKS AND CRACKS THE WINDSHIELD.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE A…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2012 Nissan Cube.
Safety recalls
2012 Nissan Cube recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan Cube. No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2012 Nissan Cube buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2012 Nissan Cube reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 19 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. This NISSAN CUBE year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle. 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 2012 Nissan Cube?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (3 complaints). #3: Fuel/Propulsion System (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Nissan Cube?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2012 Nissan Cube?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2012 Nissan Cube, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 19 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2012 Nissan Cube have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2012 Nissan Cube in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2012 Nissan Cube?▾
This NISSAN CUBE year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain 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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