NISSAN CUBE BUYERS GUIDE (2008-2019)

The Nissan Cube is a unique and quirky compact car that stands out with its distinctive boxy design, spacious interior, and practical features. With its asymmetrical rear end, wraparound rear window, and unconventional styling elements, the Cube offers a blend of personality and functionality. Inside, the Cube provides ample headroom and legroom for passengers, along with versatile seating configurations and a generous cargo area, making it ideal for urban commuting and weekend adventures. While not particularly powerful, the Cube offers adequate performance for city driving and excels in maneuverability and ease of parking.

In this guide, we tell you about the problems to look out for when buying a used Cube and how to avoid these problems. We also give a detailed analysis of all the engines that come with the Cube and advise on the right one to buy.

Our years of automotive experience give us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Nissan Cube and this is the valuable information that we share with you in this guide. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you an unparalleled view of the Cube. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Nissan Cube.

Here is what you get in this book:

Nissan Cube Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the Nissan Cube, their performance in real-life use and their fuel efficiency. These engines are;

1.5L HR15DE Petrol Engine

1.6L HR16DE Petrol Engine

1.8L MR18DE Petrol Engine

1.5L K9K dCi Diesel Engine

Problems to Look Out for When buying used Nissan Cube

This chapter delves into the major problems that used Nissan Cube might experience. These problems include:

1.5L HR15DE Petrol Engine Problems

1.      Excessive Oil Consumption

2.      Rough Idling

3.      Timing chain problems

1.6L HR16DE Petrol Engine Problems

1.      Excessive Oil Consumption

2.      Rough Idling and Stalling

3.      Timing Chain Problems

1.8L MR18DE Petrol Engine Problems

1.      Coolant Leakage Problems

2.      Overheating Problems

3.      Timing Chain Problems

1.5L K9K dCi Diesel Engine Problems

1.      DPF Problems

2.      EGR Problems

3.      Turbo Problems

Other Nissan Cube Common Problems

1.      Electrical Issues

2.      Suspension Noise and Wear

3.      Paint and Exterior Durability

4.       Interior Quality and Trim

Nissan Cube Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Nissan Cube. We give you an accurate picture of the reliability of the Nissan Cube over the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Nissan Cube Maintenance Costs

A detailed description of how affordable the Nissan Cube is to maintain. This will guide you to see what your long-term budget should look like. This is important to help you with your purchase decision.

Nissan Cube Vs Kia Soul and Toyota BB

A head-to-head comparison with the Nissan Cube close competitors. This will help you understand what the other options are and what they offer in comparison to the Nissan Cube. We compare factors such as fuel efficiency, build quality, reliability, safety feature and pricing.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on whether you should buy or not buy the Nissan Cube

This Buyer’s Guide Applies to the following Nissan Cube Model Years:

2008 Nissan Cube

2009 Nissan Cube

2010 Nissan Cube

2011 Nissan Cube

2012 Nissan Cube

2013 Nissan Cube

2014 Nissan Cube

2015 Nissan Cube

2016 Nissan Cube

2017 Nissan Cube

2018 Nissan Cube

2019 Nissan Cube