- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Nissan Cube Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Cube with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2015 for the switch. For comparison, the 2012 has 19 and the 2014 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Cube year, for its age
#297 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Nissan Cube problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2013 Nissan Cube recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Cube
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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...
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something. I asked a certified nissan mechanic about this and he asked if there was any visible damage to the axle housing (which would be indicative of the vehicle hitting something). Both the original alignment technician, as well as another certified mechanic have stated that they saw no such damage whatsoever, with one saying that the axle housing looked like it came straight from the factory.
Tl* 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.
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...
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ran fine, it was as if there was computer or sensor glitch. But the service engine soon light remained on until the dealer reset it. This can be a safety issue, what if I were driving in a busy highway and the engine suddenly slowed down 30 mph ? *Tr
Nissan Cube: every year compared
All Cube years2013 Nissan Cube vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Cube | 3 | 1 | A | |
| 2013 Nissan Altima | 2,315 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Nissan Juke | 103 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Nissan Leaf | 81 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Nissan Murano | 74 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2013 Nissan Murano Cross | 70 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2013 Nissan Maxima | 62 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2013 Nissan Frontier | 48 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Nissan Armada | 17 | 2 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2013 Nissan Cube
Does the 2013 Nissan Cube have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Nissan Cube: switch (July 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Cube?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Nissan Cube had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 5, 2014 and the latest on September 1, 2015. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Nissan Cube a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 85 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Nissan Cube year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan Cube years have the most complaints?
2009 (101), 2010 (56), 2011 (31). See every Nissan Cube year compared.
What should I do if my 2013 Nissan Cube has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data