2011 Nissan Cube Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cube years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Cube. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Cube model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (15 complaints, 48%), typically at around 100,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 31owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 48% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 16% | 31,090 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 16% | 35,884 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 10% | 95,407 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 118,814 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 118,814 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Nissan Cube recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Nissan Cube.
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.
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 gas tank has malfunctioned and is leaking. According to the mechanic, it is the same issue related to the recall of the gas tank regarding the 2009-2010 Nissan Cube. My safety and others are put at risk because gas is leaking and causing a fire or an explosion. My mechanic confirmed the issue…
On March 24, 2023 Friday, I was picking my child up when I noticed a loss of power and acceleration at the gas pedal. This was then followed by a loud, whining sound while in traffic. Luckily, we were not hit when the car lost power. I am mechanically inclined, and was able to deduct that the car…
At 110k my car stalled. Mid summer 2020 i started my car it began to drive then stopped moving at a traffic light on liberty st in spfld, massachusetts. I had to be pushed out of the road into the cumberland farms that was to the left front of me. My car would start up but there was no power when…
2011 cube, rear door will not open. No door handle in side of vehicle, no way to open. This is a real hazard. I have seen a lot of complaints, from other cube owners with the same problem. *tr
Rear back door does not open even u u try to lock & unlock,just happend out of the blue .also the right driver window one roll down . The other problem that happen out of the blue were both my sun visor dont go up which make that a hazard to see trafic
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Cube?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Cube?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.