2013 Nissan Cube: common problems and reliability
One of the better Cube years.
3 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Cube?The 2013 Nissan Cube has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Nissan Cube vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Cube years only. How we score it
Is 2013 a good year for the Cube?
Across the 6 Cube model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2013) to 202 (2009). With 3 complaints, the 2013 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
Recalls affecting the 2013 Cube
electrical system:ignition:switch
Campaign 15V418000Nissan 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.
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
Compare every Cube year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Cube against its rivals
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