repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
NewRisk. A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2009 Nissan CubeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 101 owner complaints about the 2009 Nissan Cube, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Nissan Cube has problems
101 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Steering
22Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
20Power train1 crash/fire/injury
15Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Wheels
6Service brakes
6Structure
2612 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 1 |
| Power train | 20 | 1 |
| Engine | 15 | 1 |
| Air bags | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 2 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 26 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 Nissan Cube recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. IF THE TPMS LAMP IS DISREGARDED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
77kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 steering complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles16under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Cube year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cube median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Nissan Cube safety ratings
2009 Nissan Cube w/SAB (Later Release) in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Nissan Cube, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Driver Airbag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 26V-230
In owners' words
What Cube owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2009 Cube would not start. Steering wheel locked prevented me from starting the car. Called AAA and they tried to jump start and still would not start. AAA towed my car to Capital Nissan in San Jose and they confirmed it was the Steering Lock Unit. Replaced and charged me 1363.46. After researching…
THE STEERING LOCK COLUMN UNIT IN MY 2009 NISSAN CUBE FAILED, DISABLING THE CAR FROM STARTING, AND PUTTING ME AT RISK AS I WAS STUCK IN A LOCATION AWAY FROM MY HOME, AND UNABLE TO START MY CAR. MY CAR WAS PARKED ON A CITY STREET. I COULD UNLOCK AND LOCK THE VEHICLE, BUT I COULD NOT START THE CAR…
I COULD NOT PUSH START WITH MY KEYS IN MY POCKET LIKE I USED TO. I DO NOT HAVE THE CAR SO I WAS UNABLE TO TAKE A PICTURE IT IS BEING FIX I HOPE.
Own a 2009 Cube?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.