2009 Nissan Cube Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2009 Nissan Cube has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (23 reports).

3Recalls
101Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Nissan Cube recalls

Driver Air Bag May Rupture or Detach in a Crash

Recall 26V230Apr 9, 202647,928 vehicles affected

The driver's front air bag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture or detach from the steering wheel when the air bag deploys.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Recall 10V330Jul 22, 201046,000 vehicles affected

Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Recall 09V393Oct 5, 2009143,223 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Nissan Cube problems

Problem areas named in the 101 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering23
Electrical System22
Power Train20
Engine15
Air Bags8
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Unknown Or Other7
Wheels6
Service Brakes6
Structure6

What owners report

2026-07-27, Air Bags
Recall issued. Kelly Nissan of 275 Broadway, Lynnfield MA 01940 told me to check back in a month to see if the parts were then available then a month later told me the parts were no longer being manufactured and were unavailable.
2026-07-06, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2026-06-22, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were on back order. The contact was later informed that the parts were not available and were no longer manufactured. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2025-06-16, Wheels
The TPMS light keeps flashing off and on and all my tires are the pressure they're supposed to be
2025-05-03, Steering
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 online there was a recall (not my Cube and I don't know why) back in 2011. I also found that "recalls never expired". I feel because this incident happened at a later time the Steering Lock Unit became defective. I've noticed the warning light on my dashboard for awhile but it was off and on and have been taking my car for maintenance over the years at Premier Nissan (now called Capit

2009 Nissan Cube questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Cube have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Nissan Cube: Driver Air Bag May Rupture or Detach in a Crash; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Cube?

Based on 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (23), Electrical System (22), Power Train (20).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Nissan Cube has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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