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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%)

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2009 Nissan cube transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 11 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

100000 mi My Cube started hesitating while driving, with erratic acceleration and deceleration. Replaced transmission. 
13640 mi Need to replace the entire transmission (cause: RPM will shoot up momentarily without touching the gas pedal when driving with constant speed) 
38000 mi replaced transmission. Took 31 calendar days. 
156000 mi

US $100
Car was hesitant at stoplights. Dealer said it needed new transmission at cost of $5,000. I declined repair. New tranny at 160,000?? Bullshit! My last Nissan product EVER!! 
68000 mi

US $151
Trans was making a noise like the flying car in Jetsons cartoon took it to dealer who determined internal failure and replaced trans under warranty. 
125000 mi

US $1587
Cvt transmission failed at 123k. Nissan paid for half considering factory warranty on the cvt was just out at 120k. 
157000 mi

US $2
started slipping 
20000 mi CVT transmission "surged" (jump of 300 to 500 rpm) every 2-3 seconds. Drove home from a 300 mile trip with it. Called the shop and took it in on Monday. Had it back with a new transmission Tuesday afternoon. 
14800 mi transmission is making a buzzing sound.they checked the fluid level and said if it gets worse bring it back. It's going back. 
21000 mi Transmission was making a growling noise, most noticeable at low speeds. Dealer checked it out, said it needed a new transmission. Gave me a car to use while they replaced the trans. No charge! 
86000 mi CVT was slipping and grabbing at highway speeds during extended trips. Symptoms would start after an hour on the highway. Dealer checked codes. Found a TSB for this symptom. CVT transmission was replaced under warranty at completely no cost 

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2009 Nissan cube Transmission Problems

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