Nissan Cube
6 model years from 2009 to 2014, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2009–2014
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 28–29 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2009 (69)
- Interest
- 5,505 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2014 Cube in brief
The 2014 Nissan Cube is a small station wagon offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 157 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,835 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (26 city / 30 highway), 12% better than the 2014 small station wagon average of 24.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Nissan Cube has 6 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2014.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 29 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 28 to 29 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (41), electrical system (34), steering (28).
2010 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 3 campaigns and 155 owner complaints.
How the 2009 Cube compares
The 2009 Nissan Cube is a small station wagon offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (28 city / 30 highway), 23% better than the 2009 small station wagon average of 23.5 MPG, for an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel.
About the Nissan Cube
The Nissan Cube is a mini MPV produced by carmaker Nissan between 1998 and 2019. Initially sold only in Japan, the Cube was sold in North American markets from 2009 to 2014, and in European markets from 2009 to 2011. In Japan, it was exclusive to Nissan Red Stage dealerships. It is a slightly larger load-carrying alternative to the Nissan Micra hatchback. While production for the North American market ended in 2014, the Japanese-market Cube lasted until December 2019.
From the Wikipedia article "Nissan Cube", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2014 Cube pros & cons
Full 2014 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints7 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 58 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 156.7 in | 2,835 lb | Not rated | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 156.7 in | 2,835 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 156.7 in | 2,804 lb | Not rated | 0 | 16 |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 156.7 in | 2,796 lb | Not rated | 0 | 26 |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 156.7 in | 2,796 lb | Not rated | 2 | 35 |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 156.7 in | – | Not rated | 2 | 69 |
Alternatives to the 2014 Cube
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Honda Fit | 82 mi | Not rated | 3 |
| 2014 Nissan Juke | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2014 Kia Soul | 26 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →