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2011 Nissan Juke

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Juke years

Owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Juke are substantially higher than the model-year median of 59.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

123 reports with mileage · 30 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 65 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports2 fire reports2 injury reports

What owners actually said

153 reports
130,000 miles · Feb 22, 2019
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE IDLED ROUGHLY, STALLED, AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NORTH WOODS NISSAN (2039 SUSQUEHANNA TRAIL, HUMMELS WHARF, PA) AND TH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE IDLED ROUGHLY, STALLED, AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NORTH WOODS NISSAN (2039 SUSQUEHANNA TRAIL, HUMMELS WHARF, PA) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

NHTSA ODI #11181783

56,000 miles · Jan 8, 2019
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING, THE TIMING BELT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LANDERS MCLARTY NISSAN OF HUNTSVILLE (6520 UNIVERSITY DR NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806, (256) 203-8191). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE TIMING BELT, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER STATED…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING, THE TIMING BELT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LANDERS MCLARTY NISSAN OF HUNTSVILLE (6520 UNIVERSITY DR NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806, (256) 203-8191). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE TIMING BELT, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $10,538. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE CONTACT'S STATEMENT AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

NHTSA ODI #11165881

90,000 miles · Dec 19, 2018
EngineFire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR COMING THROUGH THE VENTS FROM THE ENGINE. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHILE IN T…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR COMING THROUGH THE VENTS FROM THE ENGINE. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHILE IN TRAFFIC, BUT IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MELLOY NISSAN (LOCATED AT 7707 LOMAS BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110, (505) 545-6420), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA ODI #11162451

Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL PRESSUE SENSOR FAILED AFTER TORQUED DOWN RECALL WAS COMPLETED BY DEALER. BOUGHT MY 2011 JUKE NEW FROM DEALER. CAR HAS BEEN PAID OFF SINCE 2016. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR UNTIL 2018. I WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. APON RECIEVING THE RECALL NOTICE IN M…

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FUEL PRESSUE SENSOR FAILED AFTER TORQUED DOWN RECALL WAS COMPLETED BY DEALER. BOUGHT MY 2011 JUKE NEW FROM DEALER. CAR HAS BEEN PAID OFF SINCE 2016. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR UNTIL 2018. I WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. APON RECIEVING THE RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2018, I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP TO ADDRESS RECALL. I PICKED UP MY JUKE AND BROUGHT IT HOME. SINCE I HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE, THIS ONE WAS NOT MY DAILY DRIVER. I WENT OUT ONCE EVERY FEW DAYS TO CRANK IT UP. I DID NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A FUEL SMELL WHEN I CRANKED THE CAR. THOUGHT MAYBE SINCE THEY TORQUED THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR FOR THE RECALL, MAYBE SOMEHOW FUEL HAD GOTTEN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WOULD SIMPLY BURN OFF. THIS CONTINUED EVERY TIME I STARTED THE CAR. I DECIDED TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER. HAD TO TOW VEHICLE 30+ MILES BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM ANY IGNITION SOURCE THAT COULD OCCUR. I WAS CONCERNED WHEN THE FUEL SMELL DID NOT GO AWAY. SERVICE MANAGER CALLED AND SAID IT WAS THE FUEL PRESSURE SENDER AND THAT IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. I ASK FOR PART NUMBER WHICH CAME BACK TO FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. HE ADVISED ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OVER $750 DOLLARS FOR PARTS AND LABOR. SO I AUTHORIZED HIM TO ORDER THE PART BECAUSE THEY DONT KEEP RECALL PARTS ON HAND. I NEEDED TO CONTACT NISSAN. MY QUESTION IS IF THERE IS OR HAS BEEN 3 SEPARATE RECALLS FOR THIS PART AND MY VEHICLE WAS FINE BEFORE THE 2018 RECALL REPAIR. WHY IS THE DEALER REQUIRING ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR? IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT RECALLS DONT HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE. IF A PART FAILS THAT IS A KNOWN RECALLED PART THROUGHOUT NISSAN VEHICLES, THEN WHY ISN'T IT BEING REPLACED FOR FREE DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS NATURE OF NOT REPLACING IT.

NHTSA ODI #11152191

Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2018
Unknown Or Other

THE TURBO COMPONENT WENT OUT AND ITS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, I AM ONE MONTH OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM MY CAR IS A 2011 WITH 57K MILES ON IT AND THE AVERAGE FOR LA IS 12-15K. I AM TRYING TO OPEN A CASE WITH NISSAN TO SEE IF THEY WILL COVER IT CONSIDERING THEIR OWN MECHANICS TOLD ME I COULDN'T HAVE CAUSED THIS AND ITS A MANU…

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THE TURBO COMPONENT WENT OUT AND ITS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, I AM ONE MONTH OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM MY CAR IS A 2011 WITH 57K MILES ON IT AND THE AVERAGE FOR LA IS 12-15K. I AM TRYING TO OPEN A CASE WITH NISSAN TO SEE IF THEY WILL COVER IT CONSIDERING THEIR OWN MECHANICS TOLD ME I COULDN'T HAVE CAUSED THIS AND ITS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT.

NHTSA ODI #11149884

48,500 miles · Nov 2, 2018
Power Train

ISSUES WITH TIMING CHAIN CREATING LOUD NOISE WHEN RUNNING

NHTSA ODI #11144939

50,000 miles · Oct 29, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V156000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FAILED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHEEHY NISSAN …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V156000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FAILED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHEEHY NISSAN OF GLEN BURNIE (7232 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061, (410) 754-1777) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ODI #11143748

45,300 miles · Oct 15, 2018
Electrical SystemEngine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN MAY BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANU…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN MAY BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,300.

NHTSA ODI #11140322

90,000 miles · Oct 12, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V069000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V069000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.

NHTSA ODI #11139963

57,000 miles · Sep 18, 2018
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KELLY NISSAN, INC. (4300 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, (708) 499-1000) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINAT…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KELLY NISSAN, INC. (4300 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, (708) 499-1000) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH FOUND THAT THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS STILL FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

NHTSA ODI #11130194

Official recalls

3

18V156000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Mar 7, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

12V069000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Feb 24, 2012

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: 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.

11V583000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger

Dec 8, 2011

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE BRACKET COMES OFF, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE THE ENGINE IS IDLING WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.