This page covers 2 recalls, 53 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Nissan Cube.
27–29 mpg combined
8.1–8.7 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Steering and electrical issues lead the complaint picture for the 2010 Nissan Cube. On the steering side, owners most often report problems tied to the anti-theft module on the steering column, the vehicle refuses to restart after sitting, sometimes for several hours, which owners trace back to the keyless ignition system failing to recognize the key. The electrical category covers a range of symptoms, with erratic fuel gauge readings coming up repeatedly: the gauge drops to near-empty shortly after a fill-up, then corrects itself, a pattern some owners say persisted for tens of thousands of miles. Airbag complaints account for the third-largest group, though the reported symptoms there are less consistent across multiple accounts. A handful of owners also describe hesitation or sluggish throttle response when pressing the accelerator, and at least one report mentions a cracked fuel filler neck accompanied by a noticeable fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle.
53
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Nissan Cube has two recalls, the more serious being a fuel system defect where the tank or associated components can leak fuel after a rear collision, creating a fire risk if an ignition source is present.
The second recall involves the driver's airbag inflator, which can detach from the steering wheel during deployment. If that happens, the inflator itself becomes a loose projectile inside the cabin and can strike the driver or a passenger.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may come loose and detach from the steering wheel when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the inflator serial number and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
During crash testing, the fuel system leaks excessively when the vehicle rotates after a rear impact, exceeding federal safety limits.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective cover on the fuel recirculation tube near the filler neck connector to prevent leakage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
