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jmorri0283, 03/21/2014
2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 Krom 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in may 2013 and after having it in the shop twice for the transmission they replaced it in August. My issue happened on the interstate after a few hours of driving which is why it took the dealer so long to diagnose. Its February 2014 and same issue on a road trip with the car. was in the shop for almost a week and no luck.
Transmission sudden death!
spirittwo, 07/03/2010
2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought a brand new 2009 cube, sl, 1.8 cvt, auto, with the intention of having a little fun and no maintenance headaches. At 15,000 miles, the transmission gives out! Coming out of a MiniCooper. Boy, do I miss the no hassles maintenance and service from Mini! The Cube is easy to drive, handles well, very roomy and comfortable, but I would not recommend it for its high-maintenance needs and this very major problem. Just unlucky? I don't know. Tried to search the web for others with similar problem, but found little info. Hmm.
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Toaster... Who cares! I'll take the laughs!
lauraleiwhit, 06/08/2011
2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 S 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have laughed at all "toaster" cars since they came out. The low mileage and price were the only thing that even made me sit in it. But one trip around the block sold me. Smooth ride, responsive steering and acceleration. I laughed at the dash carpet and tossed it in the trunk, but the eye-pleasing interior is sweet and the most comfortable ever! My comment before buying was "Well I don't have to look at the outside and the inside is awesome." So far... 26.8 mpg city only. CVT tranny is great. If I have a lighter touch on acceleration I get quicker response... flooring it isn't the best idea. The toaster has won me over... I love it!
Good bye cube!
S G, 08/16/2021
2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 Base 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for 12 years, almost 200k miles. What I'll remember: First family trip to Grand Canyon, with a family of 5, getting out to see the view, plus opening the back door so our dog could join us. Probably looked pretty comical to an onlooker. Parking any and everywhere, especially at the crowded beach, finding those convenient, tiny spaces that no one else can squeeze into. Tires that I forgot to rotate, that needed to be replaced early. Oil changes every 3-5k miles saved a lot on repairs. Brakes and batteries, every 80k or so. I think I paid for one tune up. Oh, I replaced the catalytic converter 2 years ago to pass smog. I've read a lot of reviews that many others have had problems with CVTs. Well I have an embarrassing secret. I have never ever changed or even looked at the transmission fluid! For me, it simply works. So did I get amazingly lucky with this particular car? Yes, it's finally showing it's age and finally needs some mechanical repairs. Yet it still goes on. I hope someday someone makes a simple box electric vehicle that is cheap and works as well as this car. Thanks for the memories. :)
So far, so good
Bill T, 09/11/2010
2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 S 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my Cube for nearly a year. Highway mileage is around 32 mpg and city is around 26. It handles well for a small car. I've made one long trip of 2300 miles and everything went fine. I'm a big guy and the room inside this car is amazing for it's size.