2012 Nissan Cube reliability
The 2012 Nissan Cube has 19 complaints with NHTSA after 15 years, or 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Cube years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (6 of 19), then Electrical system (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (3).
The 2013 Cube has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2012 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2012 Nissan Cube. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (19 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Problem # 1- is 3 out of 4 door lock actuators all of a sudden stopped working at the exact same time, except the driver door. This is a huge safety issue and causes the door to remain locked. This causes someone…"
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"2013-2014 oxygen gas sensor Intermittently failed to operate, causing CO2 into the cabin. Issue not found Nissan instructed to take it to another dealer they found issue and replaced. 2025 same issue dealers cannot find…"
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"MY BACK SENSORS WENT OUT AND WAS CAUSING THE BACK TIRES TO BE IDLE WHILE I WAS DRIVING I IMMEDIATELY IMMEDIATELY GOT IT FIXED WITH MY STIMULUS MONEY"
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"THE CAR WILL STOP RUNNING AND DIE. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON AND THE FUSE BOX AND BRAKE LAMP LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. WHEN IT DIES IT SMELL LIKE BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRING AND SMOKE COMES OUT FROM UNDER THE…"
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"I PURCHASE MY 2012 NISSAN CUBE ON JANUARY 2019 W 93K ON JUN 2019 STARTED A NOISE .IT BECAME INCREASINGLY WORST, TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE ROAD TEST THE CAR ,AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION I GOOGLE THE CVT TRANS…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2012 Nissan Cube VAN FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Cube | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
| Cube | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 25 | 29 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 15V-418 covers certain 2013-2014 Cube vehicles (also certain Versa Sedan and Juke): in hot temperatures the engine start/stop button may stick in its housing so road vibration can shut the engine off while driving; dealers modify the switch housing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Nissan Cube reliable?
The 2012 Nissan Cube has 19 complaints with NHTSA after 15 years, or 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Cube years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2012 Nissan Cube?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (6 of 19), then Electrical system (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (3).
Is the 2012 Nissan Cube more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2013 Cube has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2012 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013.
Has the 2012 Nissan Cube been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2012 Nissan Cube.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Nissan Cube?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Cube with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2012 Nissan Cube get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2012 Nissan Cube is 27.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What engine oil does a US Nissan Cube use?
0W-20 full synthetic (oilchangediy 2013 listing) With filter, about 4.5 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Nissan Cube?
Published US specs commonly list front 195/60R15, 195/55R16 and rear 195/60R15, 195/55R16; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Nissan Cube?
Recall 15V-418 covers certain 2013-2014 Cube vehicles (also certain Versa Sedan and Juke): in hot temperatures the engine start/stop button may stick in its housing so road vibration can shut the engine off while driving; dealers modify the switch housing.