2010 Nissan Cube Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Nissan Cube has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (20 reports).

2Recalls
56Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2010 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

Most common 2010 Nissan Cube problems

Problem areas named in the 56 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System20
Steering17
Air Bags8
Power Train6
Unknown Or Other4
Engine4
Tires3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Wheels2
Latches/Locks/Linkages2

What owners report

2026-08-17, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the parts were ordered. The contact stated that the parts had not been available for approximately 62 days. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2026-06-23, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (AIR BAGS), the dealer discovered that the vehicle was not equipped with a front driver's side air bag. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased as a used vehicle from Marty Cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (2175 N Hwy 67, Saint Louis, MO 63114); who had not disclosed that the vehicle was not equipped with the air bag. The Nissan dealer had ordered an air bag for the recall repair. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000.
2026-06-10, Air Bags
The contact owned a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH at an intersection and making a left turn, the front passenger's side near the front bumper of the vehicle collided with another vehicle. The contact stated that all the air bags deployed, with the exception of the front driver's side air bag. The contact sustained a neck injury and a gash cut on his left leg near the calf. No medical attention was required. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number:  26V230000(AIRBAGS). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
2024-09-20, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor on the exterior and in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a cracked fuel tank filler neck. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2023-04-10, Electrical System
Problem is the anti theft module located on the steering column has malfunctioned for my wife’s 2010 Nissan Cube keyless ignition. Vehicle would not restart for my wife after sitting for 5 hours, luckily she was not way off somewhere. From what I’ve seen Nissan did a recall of a similar defective module on other models but did not include the Cube. Nissan doesn’t even have the parts readily available for repair. Vehicle has been sitting at a repair shop for over a month now. This should be a safety issue as it could leave people totally stranded in the middle of nowhere with no meaningful way to repair the vehicle. The part number of the module is 487001 FA0C. It is believed that Nissa

2010 Nissan Cube questions

Does the 2010 Nissan Cube have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Nissan Cube: Driver Air Bag May Rupture or Detach in a Crash; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Cube?

Based on 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (20), Steering (17), Air Bags (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 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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