2012 NISSAN CUBE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NISSAN CUBE
The 2012 NISSAN CUBE has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (6 complaints), Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 NISSAN CUBE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 NISSAN CUBE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 NISSAN CUBE
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NISSAN CUBE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 major c02 entering cabin. Cannot drive car due to extreme c02 have blood test indicating c02 in blood. Extreme situation both times!
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
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 HOOD. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN KILLED HALF A DOZEN TIMES. I CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY.
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 HOOD. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN KILLED HALF A DOZEN TIMES. I CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY.
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 AND FIND OUT THAT NISSAN HAVE TROUBLE WITH THOSE TRANS ,THEY EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON SOME MODELS FROM 2000 TO 2010 I TOOK IT TO RT.46 NISSAN ON TOTOWA NJ TO MAKE SURE THAT WAS THE PROBLEM AND IT WAS .THEY WANT $4163.00 TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TRANS THAT THEY KNOW HAVE A BUNCH OF PROBLEMS ..TWICE THE CAR STALL WHEN I`M DRIVING I`M NOT GOING TO PAY FOR A TRANS.THAT HAS A HISTORY OF PROBLEMS,I FEEL NISSAN SHOULD EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON 2012 MODELS I`M SURE MY COMPLAIN IT`S NOT THE ONLY ONE
Safety Rating for the 2012 NISSAN CUBE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NISSAN CUBE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NISSAN CUBE
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 NISSAN CUBE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB12055E — POWER TRAIN
IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 44003-7S000) to the hub bearing surfaces. NOTE: * Do not remove the axle from the hub or transmission for this bulletin * Refer to...
NTB10066A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: - Always diagnose the communication codes first. - When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communication error external to that module on the CAN network. - U1000 indicates an error. V-CAN...
NTB12061 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
IF YOU CONFIRM: * "Missing SD card" message appears. * Error message "Communication problem occurred check connection" with iPhone (1st Generation only). Connected through USB and after an incoming call. * No Voice guidance after unit replacement or software update. ACTION: 1. Check the SD card number. * Update SD...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NISSAN CUBE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN CUBE
- 2009 NISSAN CUBE — 143 complaints
- 2010 NISSAN CUBE — 76 complaints
- 2011 NISSAN CUBE — 40 complaints
- 2012 NISSAN CUBE (current)
- 2013 NISSAN CUBE — 3 complaints
- 2014 NISSAN CUBE — 10 complaints
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