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Nissan CubeModel year report

2011 Nissan Cube Problems

Compared with other Nissan Cube years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
31filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
72,000miles, 21 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Nissan Cube (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2011 Nissan Cube. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 15 complaints (48% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and electrical system (5). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 24% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 98 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Nissan Cube model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Car does not accelerate. Will not move. Car was running fine I came to a stop, and car would not go. This happened a few times. Now the car will not move at all. Nissan says it needs a new transmission. Apparently it is the fault of their CVT. I have seen many many people on line with this issue. I have contacted Nissan and they refuse to help.”

NHTSA complaint #11181788, filed 2019-02, 110,000 miles

Air bags: “I was on my way home from work when a deer jumped in front of me. I tried to avoid it. I crashed my car into the guard rail crushing the whole front end. (I have pictures) the airbags never deployed. I went to the hospital. I broke two ribs and had contusions all over the front of my body,fingers,arms,legs,etc.”

NHTSA complaint #10689823, filed 2015-02, 56,180 miles

Electrical system: “Since nov of 2014 I have dealt with persistent start-up issue with my 2011 Nissan CUBE. The vehicle simply can fail to start at any time and without warning. It has push button ignition. The dealership I purchased the vehicle from jackie cooper & Nissan north america. They have been unable and unwilling to solve the issues despite repeated visits to their service department. They are attempting to ignore their obligation to fix my vehicle as stipulated by their warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11099341, filed 2018-06, 78,940 miles

Body and structure: “The dogbone that holds the engine, broke and the engine well down and I have to get it repaired, it affected the bracket transmittion mounting, the axle and had to replace the mounts. It costs me $1,112.41 to repair. My car was in motion when the check motor mount failed.”

NHTSA complaint #11066516, filed 2018-02, 118,814 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

24% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 56,180 and 103,000 miles.

14%0–100%10–2510%25–5029%50–7510%75–10038%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (21 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 72,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2012201420162018720202024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Nissan Cube. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Cube · VAN FWDnot rated———4 · 17.4% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Nissan Cube version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cube FWD1.8L 4-cylCVT263028$2,400
Cube FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual252927$2,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Nissan Cube in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 98 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 98 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Cube

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014760,0001—28—Not enough data
20121957,3930—28—Falling
20113172,0000—280 · FewerStable
20105650,0002—2950 · TypicalFalling
200910173,5003—2968 · MoreFalling

All Nissan Cube model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Nissan Cube have?

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2011 Nissan Cube as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Nissan Cube is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 15 complaints (48% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.

Has the 2011 Nissan Cube been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Cube get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Nissan Cube (Cube, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 26 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Nissan Cube reported?

Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,000 miles and the middle half falls between 56,180 and 103,000 miles; 24% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.