2014 Nissan Cube Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#3 most-complained of 5 Cube years
The 2014 Nissan Cube has a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 3rd worst of 5 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 7 complaints, 1 recall, 1 crash, and 1 fire, with Electrical System issues topping the list.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 29.5 hwy
Top 2014 Nissan Cube problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (43%)
- Seat Belts2 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (29%)
- Brakes1 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
What owners report
- Owners report seat belt tensioners failing to lock during a crash, letting the shoulder harness cut into the chest instead of restraining the occupant.
- A vehicle fire was reported after driving, occurring at low mileage around 1,500 miles.
- Some owners describe the ABS light coming on with a stop lamp circuit code, requiring diagnosis at a repair shop.
- Rear seat belts have been reported not to auto-retract, needing to be hand-fed and tugged to secure a child car seat.
- Electrical failures include the car not starting, with the brake pedal failing to depress and owners having to jiggle wiring under the dash to get it running again.
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 compared with other Cube years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Nissan Cube reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 Cube a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 3rd worst out of 5 model years, with a Caution verdict rather than the worst rating.
- What problems does the 2014 Nissan Cube have?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, making up 43% of complaints, followed by Seat Belts and Transmission & Powertrain, each at 29%.
- Does the 2014 Nissan Cube have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (15V418000) covers the start/stop switch housing on the Electrical System; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Nissan Cube should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2010 has the highest Complaint Index at 100 and an Avoid verdict, followed by 2011 at 75, also rated Avoid.
- How many complaints does the 2014 Nissan Cube have?
- NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2014 Cube, with a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles.