2010 Nissan Cube Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Nissan Cube, 11% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10881890, filed 2016-06, 1 miles“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 started to accelerate and decelerate randomly while in drive. The check engine light would also occasionally illuminate. Several mechanics could not figure out what was wrong, until I took the CUBE to a mechanic that knew about the many failures the Nissan CVT transmission was having. …”
NHTSA complaint #10984762, filed 2017-05, 128,000 miles“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“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 it was out of warranty. This is a huge safety issue that Nissan is refusing to avoiding notifying owners of the risk of driving a 2010 CUBE. Mileage is just over 120,000 miles. Other than the abrupt transmission failure when driving, the car is in great condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11061320, filed 2018-01, 127,000 miles“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 transmission & it’s in a mechanic shop as I write this a waiting on hopefully Nissan paying for this faulty transmission. I shouldn’t have to buy one when it’s only got 18,000 miles on it. I’ve almost been rear ended due to This ongoing problem. People behind me are ready to go when light turns green. …”
NHTSA complaint #11469469, filed 2022-06Related service bulletins
- 10192615Aug 6, 2015SERVICE 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…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE 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…
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
- 10033307Feb 2, 2010Nissan: mil on with p0740, p0744, p0840, p1777. The mil is on with one or a combination of the following dtcs stored in consult iii/engine and/or transmission. Refer to the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Cube
20 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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