2010 Nissan Cube Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Nissan Cube, 7% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 others in the road/highways. Stopping and restarting may not solve the issue. It could move the vehicle a bit farther but it may be at a very slower speed than the posted limits. The vehicle may produce a unique sound at times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11139443, filed 2018-10, 144,123 miles“There is a known issue with the Nissan electronic steering column lock used on cars manufactured in model years 2009-2010. The lock engages and makes cars with push-button ignitions impossible to start. There is a warranty extension for the 2009-2010 altima and maxima, but no other models are covered, even though other models use the same part and experience the same problem. Nissan should be responsible for the repair of this part because it is caused by abuse or misuse, but simply mechanical/electrical failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575117, filed 2014-03, 36,000 miles“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 car was towed to Nissan. This is the same issue that the 2009 cubes were recalled for. It is the same part and same issue with my 2010 CUBE. Paying $1000 for an issue that Nissan is already aware of is ridiculous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852515, filed 2016-03“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan CUBE. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact also stated that the vehicle shook excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ecu was reprogrammed but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 30898. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10511710, filed 2013-05, 30,898 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD 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…
- 10192478Nov 25, 2014SERVICE 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…
- 10192293Jan 13, 2014SERVICE 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…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Cube
20 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Cube
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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