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2009 Nissan Cube

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2009 Nissan Cube.

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
101, mostly steering
Safety record

Recalls on the 2009 Nissan Cube

Recall·09V393000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

C.

Recall·10V330000

Fuel system: storage

THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Recall·26V230000

Air bags: inflator module

Nissan North America, Inc.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 101 owners reported

Steering23
Power train19
Electrical system14
Air bags7

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2009 Nissan Cube at a glance

Trims
BaseSSL
Engine
1.8L 4-Cylinder
Transmission
Manual 6-spd, CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Hatchback
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2009 Nissan Cube?

Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 2009 Nissan Cube with NHTSA, most often about the steering. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2009 Nissan Cube reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2009 Nissan Cube?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2009 Nissan Cube listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.