2013 Nissan Cube Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#5 most-complained of 5 Cube years
The 2013 Nissan Cube has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 5 model years with data, and ranks 5th (best) among them. It has 3 complaints, 1 recall, and no do-not-drive recalls on file.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 29.5 hwy
Top 2013 Nissan Cube problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (33%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
What owners report
- Owners report the steering wheel seizing up while driving on ice, with traction and ABS warning lights coming on before a crash.
- In one case airbags failed to deploy during a guardrail collision, despite the vehicle being destroyed.
- A vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning light and service engine soon light came on twice within a month, with the issue recurring around 8,000 and 9,500 miles.
- Owners describe the engine losing power and the vehicle being unable to go beyond 30 mph when the warning lights appeared.
- A dealer inspection was unable to identify the cause of the recurring engine power loss.
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 the 2013 Cube has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 5 model years tracked, with only 3 complaints and 1 recall filed.
- What problems does the 2013 Nissan Cube have?
- The top reported problem area is airbags, followed by engine issues, each accounting for 33% of complaints. One complaint involved a crash where the airbags failed to deploy.
- Does the 2013 Nissan Cube have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 15V418000) covers the electrical system, addressing the start/stop switch housing on vehicles manufactured between July 3, 2013 and October 21, 2013. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2013 Cube compare to other Cube years?
- The 2013 Cube ranks 5th (best) among the 5 years with data, with a complaint index of 0 compared to 100 for the worst-ranked 2010 model.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Nissan Cube?
- The 2013 Cube gets 27.5 mpg combined (25.5 city / 29.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,350.