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Nissan cube repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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Nissan cube transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Nissan cube 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

30000 mi

US $150
Car wouldn't start. Dealer identified the problem as a poor contact in the shift lever. The problem caused the system to not recognize that the car was in park or neutral. 

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2011 Nissan cube 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

136000 mi

US $2800
Transmission failing and was replaced 

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2010 Nissan cube 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

68000 mi We had a vibration when A/C compressor cycled on, trans in Drive, stopped at a traffic light. Engine would shudder, then recover. Dealer inspected torque tube assembly, found no problem. Recommended we "keep an eye on it," no repair needed. 
186000 mi

US $100
Transmission failed in January, the car would not move. Did not repair. 
64040 mi Transmission replaced under warranty for surging problem. Issue related to TSB #NTB11-016. 
82000 mi Transmission would not hold at road speed. Tachometer jumped up and down 500-1,000 rpms at highway speeds. No warning lights. 
31000 mi Started car, shifted into Drive, pressed accelerator, car wouldn't move. Tried Reverse, still didn't move. Shut car off, restarted, worked fine. Dealer said that a valve in the transmission was sticking, replaced entire transmission. 
65720 mi stepper motor failed in CVT destroyed trans. 

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2009 Nissan cube 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

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. 
157000 mi

US $2
started slipping 
125000 mi

US $1587
Cvt transmission failed at 123k. Nissan paid for half considering factory warranty on the cvt was just out at 120k. 
13640 mi Need to replace the entire transmission (cause: RPM will shoot up momentarily without touching the gas pedal when driving with constant speed) 
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! 
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. 
100000 mi My Cube started hesitating while driving, with erratic acceleration and deceleration. Replaced transmission. 
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 
38000 mi replaced transmission. Took 31 calendar days. 

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2004 Nissan cube

Engine not specified

-1240 mi I still have my 2004 Nissan Cube I really Love my car but I’m not in my country for the last six months so the car is part at my house, however the transmission of the car had stop working few weeks before I left it uses a CVT Transmission, but I’m planning on buy a new transmission wen I got home.  

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