general problems of the 2011 Nissan Cube

Eight problems related to power train have been reported for the 2011 Nissan Cube. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Nissan Cube based on all problems reported for the 2011 Cube.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2023

On March 24, 2023 Friday, I was picking my child up when I noticed a loss of power and acceleration at the gas pedal. This was then followed by a loud, whining sound while in traffic. Luckily, we were not hit when the car lost power. I am mechanically inclined, and was able to deduct that the car went into limp mode. After further research, it is determined that the cvt transmission failed. This could have caused serious injuries to myself, my child, or whoever it may have impacted our vehicle, because of how it lost acceleration while in transit. Vehicle currently has 141,554 miles and it is a 2011 Nissan Cube why does the recall affect 2009, 2010, it skips 2011 and then proceeds to carry-on from 2012 on up? what sense does this make , since it’s the same transmission in all of these vehicles? I am contacting Nissan USA to file a complaint, I have also confirmed this with an obd two scanner. Today’s date is March 27, 2023.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2019

Under 59,000 miles on my vehicle. The dealership told me my cvt needs to be replaced for $3,400. Bummer.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2019

My car stalled out of no where while driving to work. Transmission died at 120,000 miles.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2019

Car does not accelerate. Will not move. Car was running fine I came to a stop, and car would not go. This happened a few times. Now the car will not move at all. Nissan says it needs a new transmission. Apparently it is the fault of their cvt. I have seen many many people on line with this issue. I have contacted Nissan and they refuse to help.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2018

Only a 103k an engine began to make a whining sound and then just slipping. Drove it this way for two weeks and then it wouldn't start remove at all. Had to sink in $3,000 for a used transmission. A new one would have been over $4,000! even my extended warranty would not pay for it.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

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 would be at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2015

My 2011 Nissan Cube was being driven to work on the interstate. I pressed on the gas and the car did not move, all of a sudden it lurched forward almost causing me to rear end the vehicle in front of me. I took it to the dealership and I was told I needed a new transmission on a 2011? the car is barely four years old. It is outside of warranty and it is costing me $3700. 00. After researching, I see that they have had problems with these transmissions and have extended warranties up to the 2010 models. It is a definite safety issue and needs to be looked into.

8 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2014

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 transmission. This last week (Nov 2014) my wife and I were almost in an accident when pulling out into oncoming traffic as a result of this behavior. We will be contacting the dealer and Nissan this week as we have lost confidence in the vehicle and are concerned for the safety of our family.


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