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#BS-2009-NISCUB-2127

2009 Nissan Cube

Based on reports from 143 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
143
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Recalls
2
TSBs
83
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 143 complaints, 4 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

steering column lock malfunction car disabled

7 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX
2

escl stopped working

5 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

5 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

22 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 74K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

15
0–30K
25
30–60K
31
60–90K
16
90–120K
18
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (31 reports) • Median: 74K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (22 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical22 (15%)
Steering21 (15%)
Drivetrain19 (13%)
Engine18 (13%)
Wheels & Tires9 (6%)
Fuel System8 (6%)
Other8 (6%)
Brakes6 (4%)

2009 Nissan Cube: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Cube, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 73,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 74K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Cube, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Cube, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Cube, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Nissan Cube. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

09V393000Nov 2009

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. THE MATERIAL IN THE NUT USED TO SECURE THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY CORRODE AND POTENTIALLY CRACK IN AREAS WITH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE NUT MAY COME OUT OF THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER AND THE TPMS LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE.

10V330000Sep 2010

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Cube is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2009 Nissan Cube vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

143

Class avg

165

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small station wagons vehicles from 2009.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 143 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Nissan Cube Model Years

201420132012201120102009
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2009 Nissan Cube: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Cube?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Nissan Cube is related to the electrical, with 22 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Nissan Cube reliable?
The 2009 Nissan Cube has 143 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Nissan Cube problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Nissan Cube have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Nissan Cube has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Cube problems start?
Based on 111 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 73,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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