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2011-2017 · 7 model years

Nissan Juke Problems by year

Owners have filed 478 complaints about the Nissan Juke across 7 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 2011 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (153), while 2015, 2016, 2017 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age2011153 complaints · 3 recallsSee the 2011
Complaints
478
Recalls
7
Crashes
27
Fires
13
Injuries
18
Deaths
0

Juke complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
201714132Engine & coolingA
201628131Transmission & drivetrainA
201534120Engine & coolingA
201459273Engine & coolingC
2013103245Engine & coolingD
201287440Engine & coolingC
2011153342Engine & coolingD

Most common Juke problems

Nissan Juke recalls 7

Seats

12V32800011,076 vehicles affected

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 juke vehicles manufactured from february 3, 2012, through may 26, 2012. Due to an incomplete weld penetration, the rear seat back striker may partially separate in a crash.

Latest Juke complaints

2013 Nissan JukeFuel system

I bought this car 2 years ago. It was changed to white sometime in its past. There are recalls that are old that were not fixed on this car and I am having a problem with it. It stopped 2x's in the middle of traffic and then a rattling sound started and the check engine light is on. I had a friend look up the codes and the code and my description are the exact recall reason. I know this car is old but I just got it. I'm disabled and on a fixed income. I just want to see if I can get the recall honored.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11759736
2014 Nissan JukeOther & unknownFire

While driving in the rain, my 2014 Nissan Juke began to smoke underneath the hood. I immediately pulled over and a fire ignited, burning the front half of the car and totaling it. The fire department extinguished the fire. The fire appeared to start near the area of the driver side headlight. There were no warning lamps or previous symptoms.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11756681
2014 Nissan JukeEngine & coolingFuel systemFire

Driving at 4:50am, it's dark and raining. While driving I noticed fog/steam on my hood. Which sometimes happens when it's raining. Continued driving but noticed it was still foggy/steam from the hood. I decided to go back home and wait until daylight. I don't like driving in the rain or dark. As I entered my neighborhood, I decided to stop and see what was happening. Put my car in park and released the hood. Fire came from everywhere underneath the hood . I jumped out of my car and called 911. On hold for 7...

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minutes, hung up called the fire department, they directed me to call 911. Stayed on hold another 2-3 minutes and called none emergency police station. Dispatcher contacted fire department. No warning lights, sounds or indication of anything being wrong. I've had no issues at all with my vehicle. Very

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11754576
2014 Nissan JukeLightsVisibility & wipers

Nissan Juke Nismo -under 30,000 miles. Head light covers discolor reducing vision. When driving at night or in heavy Florida rains.. also hazard to other divers. In addition, heat and air conditioning stopped working. STONG fumes fill the car with cabin possibly causing drivers to become disoriented. This is a driver safety hazard that could possibly cause a serious traffic fatality. Can not use the heat, defrosters, air conditioning or outside air circulation. Windows could fog up during our Florida monsoon...

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rains and drastically reduces drivers visibility .i paid a small fortune to have the vehicle Heat and AC system tested at both Firestone (who referred me to a Nissan), I had taken a printed copy of the Firestone report to a Nissan dealership and they charged me a small fortune to run the same test Firestone did. I was told that to repair the core processor (located behind the dashboard) it would cost me approximately $5,000 to repair. I was also told I needed rear brakes. I am a senior citizen living on Social Security so this repair cost is far beyond my income capability. These dangerous conditions restrict me from going grocery shopping buying frozen foods, dairy products, and other groceries required to keep cold. The discolored headlamps are dangerous and this hazard restrictes me from scheduling late afternoon doctor's appointments and/or any driving at dusk or at night..

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Unknown or other · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11750301
2013 Nissan JukeFuel systemFire

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle at a store, the contact noticed an abnormally strong fuel odor and fuel leakage underneath the front end of the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. While driving to the residence, the contact became aware that the fuel gauge reading was lowering quickly. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon arriving to the residence, the contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact...

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reversed to park away from other vehicles. The contact then became aware that a fire had started underneath the hood, and the fire grew quickly. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact stated that the vehicle was significantly burned from the front end to the cabin. It was unknown whether a Fire Department report was filed. A Police report was filed. There was no injury reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact believed that the vehicle was a total loss but had not yet received confirmation from the insurance provider. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V683000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); and associated the failure with the recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 11747207
2011 Nissan JukeFuel system

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving up hills, mostly at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that on other occasions when gas was added to the vehicle and the vehicle began driving at various speeds, the vehicle...

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stalled. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The contact added that on several occasions while parked, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer after being notified of the recall associated with the vehicle to have the recall repaired, but the dealer stated that they did not have the right tools to make the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 11741999

Questions about the Nissan Juke

Which Nissan Juke years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2011 (153), 2013 (103), 2012 (87). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2011 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Nissan Juke years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2017, 2016, 2015 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Juke years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Nissan Juke problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (186), fuel system (99), transmission & drivetrain (75) most often.

How many recalls does the Nissan Juke have?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Nissan Juke model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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