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2012 Nissan

Cube

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L

Nissan Cube: best and worst years
2012 Nissan Cube
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Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
157 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
100 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,804 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
98 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
11 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0
Theft rate
0.3 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.