Nissan Cube

The Nissan Cube is a five-seat MPV produced from 1998 onwards, powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 78 kW. It measures 3,836 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,175 kg. One safety recall was recorded in EU Safety Gate for this model.
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1998 |
| Body type | MPV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,800 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 8.5 l/100 km |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Nissan Cube (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 l ยท 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | โ | 8.3 l/100 km | 2009โ2014 |
| 1.8 l ยท 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | โ | 8.8 l/100 km | 2009โ2014 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Nissan models
Similar MPV models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 75% of Nissan Cubes pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,819 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data โ not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Nissan Cube. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU ยท Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2026-05-01
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Nissan recalls.