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Nissan Cube: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2014 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2012 97 · 2011 96

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

201464/100
Unproven

7 complaints · 1 recalls

201364/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 1 recalls

201297/100
Buybest year

19 complaints · 0 recalls

201196/100
Buy

31 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2012?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 Nissan Cube’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2014 Nissan Cube head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Nissan Cube as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.