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2009 Nissan cube repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 105 repairs.
2009 Nissan cube engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Nissan cube 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| 5000 mi | Leaves had been sucked into the heater. Sounded like the heater fan had broken apart. This was described in a technical bulletin. Dealer cleaned out the debris and ordered a mesh screen and a new blower motor. |
| 4500 mi | Mesh screen and new blower motor installed. |
| 93000 mi US $744 |
Check engine light. Fault Codes P1421/P0448. Replaced vent control valve. Reprogrammed ECM. |
| 102000 mi US $1100 |
Engine light came on, but there appeared to be no problem with function. Took to dealer to learn that catalytic converter needed to be replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $175 |
CHEAPLY MADE EXHAUST PARTS. THE FLANGES ARE KNOWN TO FAIL BY NISSAN BUT NISSAN NOT WILLING TO MAKE REPAIRS ON THEIR OWN. |
| 126000 mi US $400 |
and a motor mount. |
| 63000 mi US $145 |
Engine was stalling after long trips. Dealer did a fuel injection/induction cleaning. |
| 63000 mi | The cube continued to stall, and they could not find a solution, so I traded it. |
| 21000 mi | check engine light came on and stayed on no change in performance noticed at this time, ecm re programed |
| 2000 mi | I had some "Service Engine Soon" light problems. Couldn't figure out the cause. "Service Engine Soon" light problems traced to a faulty charcoal canister. The pressure sensor wouldn't lock onto the canister properly. Ordered new canister. Installed new canister. |
| 60000 mi | The coupling between the exhaust pipe and muffler rusted through, leaving the muffler dangling. Cost to repair was about $100. The exhaust system on the Cube is all stainless steel and is good shape except for this one small section. |
| 36000 mi US $110 |
I replaced the muffler. The muffler pipe broke off the flange due to rusting out. |
| 25000 mi | Check engine light on. Fault code P1421 ECM reprogrammed to correct as per TCB |
| 64000 mi US $40 |
Exhaust pipe over rear axle broke |
| 81000 mi US $60 |
Welding a new section of exhaust pipe at bend above rear axle where a minor repair had been done earlier. |
| 13000 mi | Fuel leak near the fueling area |
| 20000 mi | Fuel leak near the fueling area |
2009 Nissan cube 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 105000 mi US $450 |
Replaced spark plugs and map sensor. The Cube had a very slight iratic idle that most folks would not notice. After the map sensor was replaced the idle smoothed out, the car fires up much quicker (though I did not realize the start up had slowed with age.), and acceleration has improved. |
| 163200 mi US $250 |
SES light on. car ran fine. Took to repair shop and O2 sensor was replaced. Slight change in exhaust sound - found muffler pipe breaking loose at flange. Welded in new section of pipe. |
| 227000 mi US $900 |
Failing catalytic converter replaced. |
| 252000 mi US $175 |
Exhaust pipe and muffler rusted away. Replaced both parts from resonator back. |
| 25000 mi | CEL illuminated but no symptoms, gave evap emissions code. Valve on intake was replaced under warranty same day. |
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