How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Nissan Cube?

NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Cube, which is 38% of all 56 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any year in this data.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Cube electrical or steering lock issue?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Cube, even though several owners mention that Nissan issued a warranty extension or recall for the same ignition/steering lock part on 2009-2010 Altima and Maxima models.

At what mileage do these electrical failures usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 65,909 miles.

Did the 2010 Cube's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Cube shows 1 crash and 0 fires among the 21 complaints.

How does 2010 compare to other Cube model years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 Cube had 21 electrical complaints (38% share), compared to 5 in 2011 (16% share), 3 in 2012 (16% share), 0 in 2013, and 3 in 2014 (43% share).

2010 Nissan Cube Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Nissan Cube, 38% of all 56 complaints filed for the year, with median failure mileage at 65,909 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 21; 38% of 56
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 65,909 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles fail to start after being parked, with an electronic steering column lock (ESCL) or ignition lock assembly failing to sense the brake pedal or unlocked wheel position.
A flashing or solid amber key icon appears on the instrument cluster when the emergency safety lock or steering module malfunctions and prevents starting.
Owners report the steering wheel or lock mechanism seizing while the vehicle is off, requiring towing to a dealer for diagnosis and lock assembly replacement.
Some owners describe repeated dead-battery incidents tied to a steering lock mechanism that stays unlocked and drains the battery over time.
Several complaints note that Nissan issued a warranty extension or recall for the same ignition/steering lock part on 2009-2010 Altima and Maxima models but not on the Cube.
One complaint describes an inadequate horn volume as a separate electrical concern unrelated to the steering lock issue.

When 2010 Nissan Cube electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 8, 2011, latest Apr 10, 2023.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Apr 2023; peak Jan 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Nissan Cube

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Cube model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201021 (38%)
20115 (16%)
20123 (16%)
20130 (0%)
20143 (43%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Nissan Cube?: NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Cube, which is 38% of all 56 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any year in this data.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Cube electrical or steering lock issue?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Cube, even though several owners mention that Nissan issued a warranty extension or recall for the same ignition/steering lock part on 2009-2010 Altima and Maxima models.
At what mileage do these electrical failures usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 65,909 miles.
Did the 2010 Cube's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Cube shows 1 crash and 0 fires among the 21 complaints.
How does 2010 compare to other Cube model years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 Cube had 21 electrical complaints (38% share), compared to 5 in 2011 (16% share), 3 in 2012 (16% share), 0 in 2013, and 3 in 2014 (43% share).