2010 Nissan Cube
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 56
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 56 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
36% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and horn.
Show complaint excerpts
Horn is not loud enough to warn other drivers of presence. It is barely audible. Resulted in damage to my vehicle that may have been avoided with a louder horn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-18
Steering
30% · 17 reportsAir bags
14% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH at an intersection and making a left turn, the front passenger's side near the front bumper of the vehicle collided with another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-10
In a side collision crash on 6/3/17, side air curtain did not deploy. Vehicle was in motion at 35 MPH speed limit. Car was thrown against pass. Side of Cube. Front and side airbags did not deploy.....updated…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-04
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the parts were ordered.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Power train
11% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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 ODI report, 2016-06-30
Engine
7% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2010-09-13Fuel system, gasoline10V330000 Nissan is recalling model year 2009-2010 Nissan Cube vehicles manufactured from January 30, 2009 through July 30, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle…
Remedy: Dealers will develop a special protector and attach it to the gasoline recirculation tube at the location of the filler neck connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety…
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2026-06-05Air bags26V230000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driverâs air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number, and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Nissan Cube — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V330000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 26V230000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2010 Nissan Cube reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Cube?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Cube have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.