2009 Nissan Cube Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cube years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Cube. That is the most of any Cube model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is steering (23 complaints, 23%), typically at around 77,093 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 101owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Nissan Cube problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 23 | 23% | 77,093 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 22% | 86,169 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 20% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 15% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 8% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 7% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 7% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 6% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 6% | 65,703 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 6% | 34,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4% | 47,550 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 31,239 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 37,503 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 9,160 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 71,206 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Nissan Cube recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 14, 2026.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: 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 safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." when the vehicle was rotated following a rear moving barrier crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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 recall began on september 13, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. The material in the nut used to secure the sensor-transmitter of the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may corrode and potentially crack in areas with heavy concentrations of road salt. If this occurs, the nut may come out of the sensor-transmitter and the tpms lamp will illuminate.
Risk: If the tpms lamp is disregarded and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the tire will quickly lose air pressure at a consistent rate resulting in a flat tire increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will replace the tpms nut with a new, more robust nut. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before november 9, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 and infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture (PE25005) — opened Jun 13, 2025, closed Sep 3, 2026, led to recall 26V230.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Recall issued. Kelly Nissan of 275 Broadway, Lynnfield MA 01940 told me to check back in a month to see if the parts were then available then a month later told me the parts were no longer being manufactured and were unavailable.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were on back order. The contact was later informed that the parts were not available and were no longer…
The TPMS light keeps flashing off and on and all my tires are the pressure they're supposed to be
2009 Cube would not start. Steering wheel locked prevented me from starting the car. Called AAA and they tried to jump start and still would not start. AAA towed my car to Capital Nissan in San Jose and they confirmed it was the Steering Lock Unit. Replaced and charged me 1363.46. After researching…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Cube?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan Cube?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Nissan Cube a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cube model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.