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2011 Nissan Juke Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 153 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Juke with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (69) and the fuel system (45). Those complaints describe 4 crashes, 2 fires and 2 injuries. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2018 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 2012 has 87.

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DMore problems than a typical Juke year, for its age

#77 most complained-about 2011 vehicle

Complaints
153
Recalls
3
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Most common 2011 Nissan Juke problems

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2011 Nissan Juke recalls 3

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Fuel system

18V15600049,385 vehicles affected

The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V-069. During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Fuel system

12V06900079,275 vehicles affected

The problem
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, infiniti qx and infiniti m vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been tightened to the correct specification. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen due to heat and vibration causing fuel to leak.
The risk
Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Engine and engine cooling: turbo / supercharger

11V58300028,294 vehicles affected

The problem
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 nissan juke vehicles manufactured from april 9, 2010, through may 12, 2011. The turbocharger boost sensor bracket may separate from the air inlet tube due to a defective weld.
The risk
If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall while the engine is idling without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the lot number on the air inlet tube and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 9, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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153 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Juke

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Fuel 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
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could be related to a turbo charger failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 135,194.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11726311
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

My 2011 nissan juke has approximately 118,000 miles and I've ran out of gas several times even when it said there was 88 miles left in the tank and the traction control light won't go off it stays on constantly along with the check engine light and tire pressure warning light and its making a squealing noise and its losing power I've only had it a year I know they have been recalled for certain reasons but I'm not sure if this car has been fixed or not i can't afford to get it fixed due to health and medical bills...

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including hospital bills from when my wife passed away I'm finding several issues people have had with the jukes why isnt nissan extending the recalls because for people who buy them from private people dont know if the car has been recalled or fixed its very unsafe I've lost power while driving at 45 miles an hour because it ran out of gas even when it displayed 88 miles left my car needs fixed and its expensive I had to replace the ball joint and was told it was going to be almost 700$ or it wouldn't pass inspection this car has turned into a money pit i can't even resell it i need help getting it fixed please

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11720777
Engine & coolingFuel system

Engine Failure and Exhaust issue.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11563299
SuspensionTransmission & drivetrainWheels & tires

I bought this car late 2019, from a used dealership. I was on the freeway on my way back from a 1 1/2 hr drive. And the car suddenly stopped accelerating.! I would push down on the gas petal and nothing. Freeway with traffic. It was so scary! The cars behind me almost hit me! I managed to put on my hazards lights on and pulled over. Then waited a while, and then turned it back on and it worked. Then it happened again. An so on until I made it back home, my 1 hour drive turn into 3hrs because I kept pulling...

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over., Until I got into the nearest town to a autozone to check it. Because the engine light turn on, they were able to give me some codes regarding the issue. Apparently it has something to do with the ●power train system. Cvt. Torque converter. Im not to sure what is that. It happened on the freeway, and I was terrified! Its also important to mention that just one month ago I payed around $700 to fix the suspension, and cv joints, not sure the name of the problem it had. But it was something that kept eating my tires out.! I kept buying new and used tires, I even took it to get it aligned. But it kept eating my tires up, then in a tireshop they told me to take it to a mechanic because it seem that something was very bad. Because the tires they wouldn't last, I took it to a mechanic and he said that I was in danger because the cv joints (i think that is what he said) were almost about to fall off.! Because they were damaged and thats was another issue I had with this car. ●The tire pressure light keeps turning on and off, even when it doesn't needs air. ●And the traction light turns on like in a flashing way, and the car moves and gets out of control side to side. It seems like the car is posses or something it does his own thing it get out of my control. I just stopped driving for now. I'm terrified to drive it! What can I do?

Filed Incident Suspension · Power train · WheelsNHTSA 11531241
Fuel systemEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the master sensor needed to be replaced. The part was replaced twice with an OEM and an aftermarket part however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted....

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The contact was informed by the dealer that the database showed no information and the dealer declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EngineNHTSA 11523679
Transmission & drivetrain

Transmission has a problem with overheating on any trip longer than an hour, leading to the car going into limp mode and being unable to maintain speeds and/or climb any high % grade. This has happened to me multiple times, leading to an immediate loss of power and the need to pull over and park on mountain roads to avoid rolling backwards. This is a known issue on juke forums, and nissan themselves have code read countless cars with the CVT transmission being the issue.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11521833
Engine & cooling

The timing chain rattled, wearing a hole in the timing cover causing oil leak. After driving my car and parking it, all of the oil leaked out on to the ground. When trying to drive the car, even before the oil leak, the car would completely shut off whenever I would slow down, including in the middle of intersections. After taking it to a mechanic, they told me that the timing chain had worn a hole in the timing cover, and a Nissan dealership service shop told me that I would need to get the engine replaced. Even...

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before all of the oil leaked out, I was put in great danger not knowing when my car would shut off when driving it and slowing down. At one point, the service engine soon light came on, but it went away and the car drove like normal for a period before the oil leaked out. I was never informed about any recalls or service notices when I bought the car or when getting it routinely serviced.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11518447
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that on various occasions while driving at various speeds, a rattling noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11515141
Fuel system

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). After retrieving the vehicle, the odor of fuel was still present. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000. The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed, there was still a fuel leak coming from the same part that they had replaced.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 11513254
Fuel systemEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a faulty fuel pump sensor. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on back order. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the repair had been completed. The contact stated that...

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after leaving the dealer and driving for approximately ten minutes, the contact noticed that the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had informed them that the check engine warning light was illuminated; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage unknown.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EngineNHTSA 11457323
Engine & cooling

Problem with EVAP system. Many different codes are showing which means paying an extreme amount of money to diagnose problem and repair. Could be solenoid issue with the turbo part. CANNOT GET MY CAR SMOGGED because of this. The need service light does not go off. I am going to have to spend thousands at the dealer. This should be a recall issue.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11442922
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut-off with the service engine soon warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle twice to the dealer where she purchased the vehicle and both times the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. As the failure persisted, the vehicle was taken to Nissan of Hendersonville (1340 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792) where they replaced the spark plugs and performed an oil change; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11436799
Engine & cooling

Timing chain shows signs of defect in my 2011 nissan juke.Engine struggle/slow to accelerate at intersection multiple times. There was a safety recall on vehicle 2014 for timing chain/ tensioner. Reported to nissanusa about situation and was told all recalls were closed on vehicle, I'm just concerned this is a major safety issue with this vehicle retaining to a part that was already recalled for fear of failure and risk and replaced with another part that is inferior or reinstalled incorrectly. Thanks

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11399910
Engine & cooling

Second failure of timing chain and front cover after initial repair under campaign p4213. Failure is of exact same parts replaced under campaign, but nissan is refusing to assist in any way with a second repair. Failure of these parts causes a massive oil dump, stalling of vehicle, and further damage if driven. Car stalled while turning into a gas station and dumped all oil.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11394944
Electrical system

Car suddenly will not start out of the blues, took the car to dealer and found ipdm e/r and ecm went bad suddenly. Now it's about $1700 in repairs bill for a no start issue.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11388242
Other & unknown

I'm online looking for a car to purchase and I clicked on this web site put in vin #to see if any recalls were on this car I'm wanting to purchase.Priced over 8,ooo then it went down to little over 5,ooo checked into it because of such a discount

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11354760
Transmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise control

When driving for 40 minutes or more, going 60 mph or higher, car will lose speed and eventually stop. No lights will come on and no warning. Gas pedal will hit floor but there will be no acceleration. Seems like turning off the car for 20 minutes or more will reboot it, but only for a short time period. This happens mostly on highways, not on smaller roads as stated previously you must be driving for at least 40 minutes or more going at least 60 mph or higher. Went to dealership and said it was a bad drive shift but unknown reason as to what caused it. Never had problems before this.

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed control · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11343913
Other & unknown

MY BACKUP CAMERA IS BLURRY

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11307480
Other & unknown

The check engine light has been turning on with a steady yellow orange color indicating a mass air sensor issue even after the sensor has been replaced. After several attempts to locate issue, no one has been able to find reason for check engine light indicator turning on. After researching this issue, many cases have come up with the same problem. It's time nissan investigate this possible malfunction related to this indicator light. The light goes on when the vehicle has been turned on first thing in the mornings while parked in my garage.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11300891
Steering

When I'm driving down the interstate or really anywhere my power steering will go out, I've had it looked a many of times and people say it's the battery being low and it shouldn't do it a lot I've had the battery replaced and it still does it, I'm not paying for the whole rewiring of my car because I did not know it was like this when I bought it, literally 2 days after I bought it it started acting up

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11298146
SuspensionWheels & tires

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving out of a parking lot, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the ball joint and tie rod were on the ground and the wheel was separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to deery brothers nissan of dubuque (600 century dr, dubuque, ia 52002, (563) 582-7700) to be diagnosed, but the repair was still pending. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The vin was invalid.

Filed Incident Suspension · WheelsNHTSA 11288447
Engine & cooling

In 2014 nissan of north olmstead did a recall on our timing chain when they did the recall they did not replace the tensioners causing the chain to rub through the timing chain cover. There is also metal shards in our oil in the engine. The car would not start and was leaking oil very badly we took the car to conrad's in lakewood and that is what they told us and showed us with video. *Ln *tr*jb consumer stated dealership refuse to fix.*Jb

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11282331
Transmission & drivetrain

Recently my 2011 nissan juke after running on interstate or going above 55 for short period of time loses all power. I almost was in wreck on oct 5 2019. I went from 70mph to 5. Once car rested I rerouted onto side rosds home. Now I'm unable to drive my car on interstate or highway . What I have read is safety issue with cooling of the transmission. Now I'm writing you to please help me with my car.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11269300
Fuel system

My vehicle was taken in for original recall repair in november 2018 to charlie clark nissan. Upon pickup of vehicle, I alerted service man of strong smell of gas and he stated it had been repaired but my filters simply needed to be replaced. I had all my filters replaced three times and attempted to take my vehicle to alternate nissan dealerships due to persistent smell of gas but was told since they're are no open campaigns with my vin. I took my vehicle back to original dealership and have now been told it is...

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indeed leaking fuel as a direct result of the recall but they are unable to cover the costs of the repair due to it already been previously worked on. Vehicle leaks fuel profusely, omits black fumes through exhaust and has issues accelerating. Average fuel usage is 60 miles perfull tank of gas.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11265356

Nissan Juke: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
201534120Engine & coolingA
201459273Engine & coolingC
2013103245Engine & coolingD
201287440Engine & coolingC
2011153342Engine & coolingD
All Juke years

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Does the 2011 Nissan Juke have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Nissan Juke: fuel system, gasoline (March 2018); fuel system, gasoline (February 2012); turbo / supercharger (December 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Juke?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (69), fuel system (45), transmission & drivetrain (18).

How many complaints has the 2011 Nissan Juke had?

153 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 2, 2011 and the latest on June 4, 2026. Of these, 4 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2011 Nissan Juke a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 28 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Nissan Juke year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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