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2010 Nissan Cube

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Cube.

Body VANTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2010 Nissan Cube is a VAN that requires 5W‑30 API oil at a 4.3‑quart fill, is equipped with an automatic transmission offering variable gear ratios, and achieves EPA‑rated fuel economy of 27/31/29 mpg. Owner feedback for this model year tallied 55 complaints, with steering and the electrical system cited as the top trouble areas, and the vehicle was subject to two recalls. Placed within the 2009‑2014 complaint timeline, the 2010 Cube’s 55 complaints sit between the 2009 high of 100 and the 2013 low of 3, indicating a middling reliability standing for the generation.

Model year2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.3 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy27/31/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 410 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 410 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified

Tire sizeP195-60R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	1520865F0E
Engine air filter	16546ED000
Spark plug	22401JD01B
Front wiper blades	288901FC3A alt 288901FC2A
Serpentine belt	11720ED80C alt 11720JD20A
Thermostat	212306N20A alt 21200ED00A
Cabin air filter	272771FC0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	156.7 in
Overall width	66.9 in
Overall height	65 in
Wheelbase	100 in
Curb weight	2795 lb
Track (front / rear)	58.3 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	27 / 31 / 29 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	98 cu ft
Cargo volume	11 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cube of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.30 sec — 2010 SL

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2010	SL 1.8L I-4	9.30 sec	17.20 sec	122 hp	FWD
2009	S 1.8L I-4	9.10 sec	17.00 sec	122 hp	FWD
2009	S 1.8L I-4	9.30 sec	17.20 sec	122 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.3 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.3 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	72-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	92 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Timing	13, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	410 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	11.1-14.5 ohms
Engine Compression	174-217 psi. 15 maximum variation psi.
Engine Oil Pressure	9 psi @ Idle, 29 psi @ 2000
Intake Valve Lash	0.010-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.011-0.015 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.945 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.945 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

1.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.0

1.4 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60

20 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

51 ft. lbs., step 2: 720 degrees, step 3: 22 ft. lbs., step 4: 60

51 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	100 degrees.	100 degrees
3	Loosen all bolts in reverse order.
4	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
5	100 degrees.	100 degrees
6	100 degrees.; Check diameter of bolts at two points, 11 mm and 45 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.15 mm, replace bolts. Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seating surface.	100 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

25 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60

25 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 30,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 model recorded 55 complaints, two recalls and one investigation, placing it well below the 2009 peak of 100 complaints and three recalls but above the 2011 low of 31 complaints. Federal records show a steady decline in complaint volume from 2009 through 2014, with the 2010 figure representing the midpoint of that downward arc. The most frequently cited problem areas for 2010 are steering and electrical system issues, each appearing in eight and six complaints respectively, while fire‑related complaints were limited to one and crash‑related complaints to four. Although the 2010 model carries a modest number of TSBs (83) and a similar recall count to later years, the data does not specify a root cause for these issues. Thus, the 2010 Nissan Cube remains a reasonable purchase if you verify that all recall remedies have been applied and review the vehicle’s maintenance history.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’09’10’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 55 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering,Electrical System8

Air Bags7

Electrical System6

Power Train5

Steering5

Fuel/Propulsion System2

Unknown Or Other2

Tires2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10V330000Fuel System, Gasoline:StorageReported 22/07/2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 NISSAN CUBE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 30, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO… Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SPECIAL PROTECTOR AND ATTACH IT TO THE GASOLINE RECIRCULATION TUBE AT THE LOCATION OF THE FILLER NECK CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF…

26V230000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 10/04/2026

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number, and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 83 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
NTB10-073B	2026-05-29	Air Bags	VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009-2010 CUBE; PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG CAMPAIGN ID #…
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-071D	2024-09-19	Air Bags	DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
NTB13-107G	2024-05-20	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 35 battery Vehicles taking 4.3 qt Engine oil filter 1520865F0E Engine air filter 16546ED000 Spark plug 22401JD01B Front wiper blades 288901FC3A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Cube take?

4.3 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Cube have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cube get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 31 highway / 29 combined mpg.