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Nissan Cube VIN Check

NHTSA holds 182 owner complaints on the Nissan Cube from 53 production runs; the worst run has 14, the typical one 3.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 182 complaints · 53 runs · 2009–2014 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Cube run is JN8AZ28R59T (2009 builds) with 14 complaints, 4.1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 24% of reports; 2009 is the worst model year at 5.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Cube model years 2009–2014.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan Cube has 53 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 29% of every Cube complaint on file.

FIG.01·Nissan Cube — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JN8AZ28R59T••••••200914—1
JN8AZ28R09T••••••200912——
JN8AZ28R69T••••••200910——
JN8AZ28R29T••••••20099——
JN8AZ28R49T••••••20098——
JN8AZ28RX9T••••••20097——
JN8AZ2KR7AT••••••201071—
JN8AZ2KR4AT••••••201061—
JN8AZ28R79T••••••20096—1
JN8AZ28R39T••••••20096——
JN8AZ2KRXAT••••••20106——
JN8AZ2KR2AT••••••20106——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 41 Cube runs has 6 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan Cube the gap between build years is 3.5×: a 2009 car draws 5.9 complaints per run, a 2014 one 1.7.

FIG.02·Nissan Cube — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20141.7531
20121.8169—
20112.42292
2010348163
20095.989151
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2009 at 5.9 complaints per run; lightest is 2014 at 1.7.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 24% of everything Nissan Cube owners report: Electrical System, 48 of 182 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Nissan Cube — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System4811
Steering40——
Power Train37——
Air Bags216—
Engine17—1
Unknown Or Other16—1
Fuel/propulsion System13—2
Structure11—3
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Nissan Cube; the 4 below cover build years 2009 to 2014. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Nissan Cube — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
15V418000Electrical System:ignition:switch2013–2014
10V330000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage2009–2010
26V230000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2009–2010
09V393000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems2009
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

15V418000 was opened in 2015 on cars built from 2013: 2 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 182 reports on the Nissan Cube, 4.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Nissan Cube — complaint severity
OutcomeNissan CubeAll vehicles
Complaints filed1821,115,966
Involved a crash8 (4.4%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire4 (2.2%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1258,013
Deaths reported12,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Nissan Cube share of that is 182 complaints over 53 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.

Everything on the Nissan Cube
Recalls11 campaignsFuel economy29 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems217 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space11 cu ftUsed prices276 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2009–2014

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Nissan Cube VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 182 NHTSA complaints from 53 Cube runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Cube production run has the most complaints?

JN8AZ28R59T, a 2009 build, with 14 complaints. The typical Cube run has 3.4.

Which Cube years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2009 is heaviest at 5.9 complaints per run and 2014 lightest at 1.7.

How many Cube complaints involve a crash?

4.4% of 182 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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