WE LEFT SEARS AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT OF PARKING SPOT. STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND RPM WENT TO OVER 5 GRAND. VEHICLE MOVED BY DRIFTING. AFTER RPMS DROPPED VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE BUT NOT VERY WELL. VEHICLE SHOWED SIGNS OF TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGING. THE TRANSMISSION IS A CVT TYPE AUTOMATIC. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS DECIDED TO SHUT CAR OFF AND RE-START. HOPING THIS METHOD WOULD ALLOW FOR ECM TO RE-BOO…
2009 Nissan Cube powertrain problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY HUSBAND FROM THE GROCERY STORE. PULLED ONTO HIGHWAY AND CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. PULLED OVER AND CAR WOULD REV UP BUT NOT GO IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. CAR WAS TOWED BACK HOME AND BEING TRADED IN. IT'S 1,000 MILES OVER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY SHOULD RECALL THESE KNOWING THE CVT IS BAD. *TR
FAULTY TRANSMISSION, DISCOLORED, BROKEN. NEEDS TO EITHER BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. AT 111,000 MILES MY CAR HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. I ALMOST GOT HIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. HAVE REALLY BAD WHIPLASH AND CONTINUE TO SEE A CHIROPRACTOR EVERY 2 WEEKS. I HAVE TAKEN MY NISSAN CUBE 2009 111,000 MILES TO 3 MECHANICS. (NISSAN, MEINEKE AND PISMO AUTOMOTIVE) HAVE DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUES…
THIS CAR SINCE PURCHASE HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOUR TIMES. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILS THE CAR COASTS TO A STOP WHICH ON THE HIGHWAY IS A DANGER AS THE CAR IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BE HIT BY OTHER CARS. IN ADDITION WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILS THE ENGINE STOPS AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS RENDERED INOPERABLE THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS VIA THE EMERGENCY BREAK. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN TH…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2009 Nissan Cube?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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