2014 Nissan Cube Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Nissan Cube has a complaint index of 40, ranking 4th worst out of 6 model years, and earns a Good verdict relative to other Cube years. NHTSA lists 7 complaints, 1 recall, 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 death for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #4 of 6 Cube years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 29.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 1
Top 2014 Nissan Cube problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A vehicle fire was reported while driving, with the cause traced to the origin and cause under investigation near the electrical system.
- A seat belt tensioner reportedly failed to lock during a crash, allowing the occupant to slide and the shoulder harness to cut into the chest.
- The rear driver-side seat belt reportedly would not auto-retract, requiring manual feeding to secure a child seat.
- Owners reported the car intermittently failing to start, with the brake pedal not depressing, sometimes resolved by jiggling wires under the dash.
- An ABS light reportedly came on due to a stop lamp circuit code, described as a common problem by a repair shop.
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?
- Compared with other Cube years, the 2014 model ranks 4th worst out of 6 with a complaint index of 40 and a Good verdict. It has fewer NHTSA complaints (7) than the 2009 and 2010 model years.
- What problems does the 2014 Nissan Cube have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Cube center on the electrical system (43% of complaints), followed by seat belts and transmission/powertrain issues, each at 29%.
- Does the 2014 Nissan Cube have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 15V418000) covers the electrical system, involving the start/stop switch housing, which Nissan modifies free of charge.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Nissan Cube?
- The EPA rates the 2014 Cube at 27.5 mpg combined (25.5 city / 29.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,350.
- Which Nissan Cube years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 and 2010 model years are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 80. The 2014 model is rated Good by comparison.