2012 Nissan Cube: common problems and reliability
One of the better Cube years.
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19 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Cube?The 2012 Nissan Cube has 19 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Nissan Cube vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Cube years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Cube?
Across the 6 Cube model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2013) to 202 (2009). With 19 complaints, the 2012 Cube sits below the model's median of 31.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is polarized, with a strong divide between owners who cherish the vehicle's unique character and practicality and those who have faced significant mechanical failures.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Cube. See the full Cube owner picture and every model year.
Other Cube model years
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