2010 Nissan Cube Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cube years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan Cube. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Cube model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (20 complaints, 36%), typically at around 57,955 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 56owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 36% | 57,955 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 30% | 72,955 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 14% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 11% | 127,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 7% | 57,955 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 5% | 89,552 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 23,262 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 27,523 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Nissan Cube recalls (2)
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.
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.
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. The contact stated that the parts had not been available for approximately 62 days…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (AIR BAGS), the dealer discovered that the vehicle was not equipped with a front driver's side air bag. The contact stated that the vehicle was…
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. The contact stated that all the air bags deployed, with the exception of the…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor on the exterior and in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a cracked fuel tank filler neck. The contact…
Problem is the anti theft module located on the steering column has malfunctioned for my wifeâs 2010 Nissan Cube keyless ignition. Vehicle would not restart for my wife after sitting for 5 hours, luckily she was not way off somewhere. From what Iâve seen Nissan did a recall of a similar…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Cube?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Nissan Cube?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.