TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL…
2011 Nissan Cube powertrain problems
moderate 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
2011 NISSAN CUBE WITH JUST UBDER 100,000 MILES WAS FINE ONE DAY AND THE NEXT BARELY ABLE TO PULL ITSELF. MADE STRANGE NOISE UPON REVVING THE ENGINE. HAD TO BE TOWED FOR SERVICE. ALMOST $4000 LATER I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION IS NISSAN PROPRIETARY AND CAN NOT BE REBUILT. VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT NISSAN IS CONTINUING TO HAVE CVT PROBLEMS. MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT TH…
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP OUR NISSAN CUBE INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY AND IS NOT RESPONSIVE TO DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WILL THEN LURCH FORWARD AS THOUGH IT IS DOWN SHIFTING AND TAKES OFF. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEALER 3 - 4 TIMES (FIRST REPORT IN JULY 2012) WITH THE MOST RECENT VISIT (OCT 2014) RESULTING IN A REPLACED TRANS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN CUBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW CVT. AUTOCENTERS NISSAN (1825 E EDWARDSVILLE RD, WOOD RIVER, IL) STATED THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND CVT REPLACEMENT WO…
INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE , MADE A WIDE RIGHT TURN AND VEHICLE WENT INTO SAFE MODE. CVT ISSUE ... NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT EVER CAME ON WARNING FOR CAUTION.
AT 110K MY CAR STALLED. MID SUMMER 2020 I STARTED MY CAR IT BEGAN TO DRIVE THEN STOPPED MOVING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON LIBERTY ST IN SPFLD, MASSACHUSETTS. I HAD TO BE PUSHED OUT OF THE ROAD INTO THE CUMBERLAND FARMS THAT WAS TO THE LEFT FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WOULD START UP BUT THERE WAS NO POWER WHEN YOU PRESSED GAS IN DRIVE. IT WOULD TURN ON BUT WOULDN'T DRIVE. I HAD IT SENT TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND …
MY CAR STALLED OUT OF NO WHERE WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. TRANSMISSION DIED AT 120,000 MILES.
UNDER 59,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME MY CVT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR $3,400. BUMMER.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2011 Nissan Cube?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 15 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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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