2013 Nissan Cube recalls and problems

The 2013 Nissan Cube has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Nissan Cube vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Nissan Cube recalls

Recall 15V-418: Electrical System

Reported Jul 1, 2015 · 14,595 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

2013 Nissan Cube problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	1
Air Bags	1
Unknown or Other	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 24,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Nissan Cube complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · at 32,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2015

I went over a set of railroad tracks in cary, nc which seemed particularly challenging for this particular vehicle at, I estimate, 10-20 MPH. The vehicle felt to us like it was breaking apart. After this the vehicle seemed severely malaligned. I brought it for an alignment and the technician told me that there was no way to align the rear and that the axle had been bent. Subsequently nissan has been telling me that there is no way for this damage to have occurred going over tracks and that I must have hit something. I asked a certified nissan mechanic about this and he asked if there was any…

Air Bags · at 24,500 miles · reported Feb 9, 2015

The contact owned a 2013 nissan cube. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle slid on ice, the steering wheel seized, and the traction and ABS warning lights illuminated. The contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,500.

Engine · at 8,500 miles · reported Oct 5, 2014

For the 2nd time in a month suddenly the vdc light (Vehicle dynamic control) was on followed by the service engine soon. The first time was around 8000 miles, the 2nd time was 9500 miles (11 months after it was purchased new). The dealer (Walser nissan in burnsville, mn) could not find the problem. The symptom was the same, the engine lost power, couldn't go beyond 30 MPH, as if it went into limp-home model. When I turned the engine off, locked it and came back in a few minutes later, it reset itself. The engine ran fine, it was as if there was computer or sensor glitch. But the service engine…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Cube have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Nissan Cube: 15V-418 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan Cube?

Owners report engine problems most often (1 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 24,500 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.