2013 Nissan Cube Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2013 Nissan Cube has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 6 model years with data, ranking it 6th out of 6 (least complaints). NHTSA lists only 3 complaints and 1 recall for electrical start/stop switch housing, with no verdict assigned.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #6 of 6 Cube years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 29.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2013 Nissan Cube problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (33%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during a crash after the vehicle slid on ice and the steering wheel seized, with traction and ABS warning lights illuminating beforehand.
- A crash into a guardrail caused vehicle destruction and injury when airbags did not deploy at 24,500 miles.
- The vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning light and service engine soon light came on together, occurring twice within a month at low mileage.
- Engine lost power and could not exceed 30 mph after the warning lights appeared, with the dealer unable to identify the cause.
2013 Nissan Cube recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V418000Jul 1, 2015Electrical System14,595 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Nissan 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.
Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2013 Nissan Cube fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other Cube years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Nissan Cube reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 3 complaints for the 2013 Cube and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 6 model years with data. It ranks 6th out of 6, meaning it has fewer reported problems than other Cube years.
- Does the 2013 Nissan Cube have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 15V418000) covers an electrical system issue with the start/stop switch housing on vehicles built between July 3, 2013 and October 21, 2013. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What problems were reported for the 2013 Nissan Cube?
- NHTSA complaints cite one airbag non-deployment incident during a crash at 24,500 miles and one engine power-loss issue with warning lights at 8,500 miles.
- How does the 2013 Cube compare to other Cube years?
- The 2013 Cube has a complaint index of 0, far below the 2009 model's index of 100 and the 2010 model's 80. Years like 2012 (Best) and 2014 (Good) have assigned verdicts, while 2013 does not.