Cube
Nissan Cube: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Nissan Cube – Third generation2008–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | Z12 |
| Production | 2008–2019 |
| Model years | 2009–2014 (North America) |
| Platform | Nissan B platform |
| Engines | 1.5L HR15DE I4 (gasoline) 1.6L HR16DE I4 (gasoline) 1.8L MR18DE I4 (gasoline) 1.5L K9K I4 dCi (diesel) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm |
| Length | 3,980 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,253–1,299 kg |
| Designer | John Sahs and Alfonso Albaisa Hirotada Kuwahara (final design) Tadamasa Hayakawa (interior design) |
Nissan Cube – Second generation2002–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | Z11 |
| Production | 2002–2008 |
| Platform | Nissan B platform |
| Engines | 1.4 L CR14DE I4 1.5 L HR15DE I4 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed E-ATx automatic JATCO XTRONIC CVT-M6 |
| Wheelbase | 2,430 mm Cube³: 2,600 mm |
| Length | 3,720 mm Cube³: 3,900 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,625 mm |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2014 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2014 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2014 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2009–2014 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 1598 cm³ | 81 kW (110 PS) | 1293–1321 kg | 151–157 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Diesel | 1461 cm³ | 81 kW (110 PS) | 1418 kg | 135 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2009–2014 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 311 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,775 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,461–1,598 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 81 kW (110 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,293–1,418 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,530 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2009–2014 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2001–2014, 2016, 2018–2019, 2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 52 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 49 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Steering | 42 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Engine and cooling | 26 | 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Airbags | 24 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 16 | 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Body and structure | 12 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Wheels | 8 | 2009, 2010 |
| Speed control and cruise | 8 | 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Tyres | 8 | 2009, 2010, 2012 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2009–2014: 217 complaints, 10 with a crash and 5 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.