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Nissan Cube Steering problems by year

42 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Cube's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20112000
201017000
200923000

Latest Cube steering complaints

2009 Nissan CubeSteering

2009 Cube would not start. Steering wheel locked prevented me from starting the car. Called AAA and they tried to jump start and still would not start. AAA towed my car to Capital Nissan in San Jose and they confirmed it was the Steering Lock Unit. Replaced and charged me 1363.46. After researching online there was a recall (not my Cube and I don't know why) back in 2011. I also found that "recalls never expired". I feel because this incident happened at a later time the Steering Lock Unit became...

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defective. I've noticed the warning light on my dashboard for awhile but it was off and on and have been taking my car for maintenance over the years at Premier Nissan (now called Capitol Nissan in San Jose) and thought maybe the tech would find the problem. I feel because it was defective and recalled I shouldn't have to pay for parts and labor. Also on my Invoice they wrote down the mileage as 140000 and that is not true. My Cube has 138000.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11658609
2010 Nissan CubeSteeringElectrical system

Problem is the anti theft module located on the steering column has malfunctioned for my wife's 2010 Nissan Cube keyless ignition. Vehicle would not restart for my wife after sitting for 5 hours, luckily she was not way off somewhere. From what I've seen Nissan did a recall of a similar defective module on other models but did not include the Cube. Nissan doesn't even have the parts readily available for repair. Vehicle has been sitting at a repair shop for over a month now. This should be a safety issue as it...

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could leave people totally stranded in the middle of nowhere with no meaningful way to repair the vehicle. The part number of the module is 487001 FA0C. It is believed that Nissan did not recall the Cube because of the low quantity of vehicles manufactured in relation to the other problem models.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11516327
2010 Nissan CubeSteeringElectrical system

My vehicle would not start. I had to have it towed to my mechanic where his computer diagnostic found the problem to be the steering module that starts the vehicle. I had to have it replaced at my cost of $971.00. My mechanic informed me that this same problem was prevalent in the year prior to mine and that they were being repaired by the manufacturer. I contacted the manufacturer and was told there was no campaign for my particular vin number. I don't understand why the year prior to mine is covered but mine is...

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not. I am the original owner of the vehicle and I have had this vehicle serviced as required through the dealership originally, then continued by my mechanic. I would like to file a complaint against this manufacturer to get reimbursed for this defect.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11311450
2009 Nissan CubeSteering

There is an issue with the electrical steering control lock (escl) that prevents the car from being able to start.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11141750
2010 Nissan CubeSteering

Power steering lock assembly is defective. Vehicle happened to be stationary at the time, locks the car from starting using the start button, car wont even turn over, dealer states part must be replaced. This exact same problem was addressed by a ntsb recall for 2009 - 2010 altimas and one other model but not the cube krom

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11114073
2009 Nissan CubeSteering

The steering lock column unit in my 2009 nissan cube failed, disabling the car from starting, and putting me at risk as I was stuck in a location away from my home, and unable to start my car. My car was parked on a city street. I could unlock and lock the vehicle, but I could not start the car using my intelligent key. It was towed to a nissan dealership in newport, ri where I am being charged $814.00 In parts and labor to replace a part that nissan has acknowledged is faulty not only in the cube, but also in the...

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altima. When I called nissan consumer affairs, they said there is no current recall campaign and due to the age of the car there was nothing they will do. Consumer affairs case number is 31941337.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11104122
2010 Nissan CubeSteeringElectrical systemDriver assistance

Steering wheel does not lock. Dash lights come on, key is recognized, but sometimes engine does not start due to dead battery. Failure seems to be steering lock mechanism in unlocked position at all times causing battery to drain. Battery replaced 2 times in 9 months.Alternator checks out good. Tired of being stranded!!!!Car was stationary when incidents occur. Happening every other day for past 2 months.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11073482
2011 Nissan CubeSteeringSuspensionBody, doors & structure

The dogbone that holds the engine, broke and the engine well down and I have to get it repaired, it affected the bracket transmittion mounting, the axle and had to replace the mounts. It costs me $1,112.41 To repair. My car was in motion when the check motor mount failed.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · StructureNHTSA 11066516
2009 Nissan CubeSteering

I could not push start with my keys in my pocket like I used to. I do not have the car so I was unable to take a picture it is being fix I hope.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10978952
2009 Nissan CubeSteering

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan cube. While parked, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel lock failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10966324
2010 Nissan CubeSteeringElectrical system

The electronic steering interlock mechanism failed, on and off until it finally quit working and the car would not start as a result (the car was stationary each time the problem occurred, which happened at several locations around lexington, ky). I had it towed to a dealer, glenn nissan, lexington, ky. Initial and follow-up repairs cost $1,053.35. This was definitely a safety hazard in terms of potentially being stuck without transportation, and a faulty mechanism affecting the steering performance of the car. ...

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Today I learned that nissan extended the warranty on the vehicle due to a significant number of problems experienced by their customers worldwide. My car is past the 3-year extension period (by the way, I did not receive any notice of the warranty extension). The nature of this vehicular problem demanded a recall of the vehicle, not an extension of the warranty. I am therefore registering this complaint with your agency and asking for your investigation of this case. In addition, the law firm of chimicles & tikellis, llp, is investigating a potential class action law suit against nissan regarding the defective, unsafe electronic steering interlock installed on the 2009-2010 nissan cube model and two other models. I have provided information on my case to join that class action suit if it goes forward. I and all consumers need the national highway and safety administration to hold auto manufacturers accountable for selling defective, unsafe cars to the public and for failing to properly issue recalls on such vehicles. Please advise as to your intentions for taking action on this matter. Sincerely, [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 10958407
2010 Nissan CubeSteeringElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan cube after turning the vehicle off, the engine could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 05/05/17*lj *cn

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 10953902
2009 Nissan CubeSteeringElectrical system

Car will not start. Sitting on a residential street. Electronic steering control lock defect.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 10937767

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