DecodedCars2013 Nissan Cube
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2013 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Body styles
- 5dr Hatch 1.8 S/1.8 Sl
- Engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 28 combined · 26 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- 156.7 in
- Curb weight
- 2,835 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 150 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2013 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2013 Nissan Cube is a small station wagon offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 157 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,835 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (26 city / 30 highway), 12% better than the 2013 small station wagon average of 25 MPG, for an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
What changed for 2013
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2012 Cube — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2012; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2012 Cube →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5dr Hatch 1.8 S/1.8 Sl | 156.7 in | 66.9 in | 65 in | 99.6 in | 58.3 / 58.3 in | 2,835 lb | 51/49 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cube | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 30 / 28 | +12% | $2,400 | 314 |
| Cube | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 29 / 27 | +8% | $2,500 | 334 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2013 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2013 Nissan Cube.
Similar 2013 small station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Cube (this car) | 28 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2013 Honda Fit | 31 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2013 Nissan Juke | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2013 Kia Soul | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (1)
Electrical System › Ignition › Switch · Jul 1, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V418000 · 14,595 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.
- Risk
- If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Not every 2013 Nissan Cube is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2013 Nissan Cube buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 32,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Cube. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Cube years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →