IllustrationTHE TIMING CHAIN HAS GONE BAD AND I HAVE NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER JUKES. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL YET? *TR
2012 Nissan Juke
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Juke do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 59.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Juke years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.
When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
1425–50K
1650–75K
1575–100K
9100–150K
0150K+
62 reports with mileage · 25 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 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 14 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 reports0 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
87 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN 12V328000 (SEATS) THIRTEEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER KNEW ABOUT THE RECALL AND DID NOT INFORM THE CONTACT ABOUT THE RECALL PRIOR TO HIM PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER …
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN 12V328000 (SEATS) THIRTEEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER KNEW ABOUT THE RECALL AND DID NOT INFORM THE CONTACT ABOUT THE RECALL PRIOR TO HIM PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL HAD AN IMPROPER CASTING FROM THE FACTORY. THE RIM HAD A FAILURE AT FREEWAY SPEED WITH NO DAMAGE, SIGNS OF IMPACT, OR PUNCTURE TO TIRE. THE TIRE REMAINED ON ITS BEAD WHILE VEHICLE CAME TO A FULL AND COMPLETE STOP. THE RIM FAILED BY HAVING A TWO INCH HOLE BLOWOUT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE RIM CAUSING A S…
Read full complaint
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL HAD AN IMPROPER CASTING FROM THE FACTORY. THE RIM HAD A FAILURE AT FREEWAY SPEED WITH NO DAMAGE, SIGNS OF IMPACT, OR PUNCTURE TO TIRE. THE TIRE REMAINED ON ITS BEAD WHILE VEHICLE CAME TO A FULL AND COMPLETE STOP. THE RIM FAILED BY HAVING A TWO INCH HOLE BLOWOUT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE RIM CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF PRESSURE TO THE WHEEL. THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH ANY ROAD DEBRIS OR HAZARDS. THE FLAW WAS IDENTIFIED BY AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF WHEEL WEIGHT, USED IN THE TIRE BALANCING PROCESS, WITHIN 2 INCHES OF FAILURE SIGNIFYING A LACK OF MATERIAL IN THAT AREA OF THE RIM.
WHEN I TURN ON MY AC GAS FUMES COME OUT. A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS. IT ONLY LAST A COUPLE OF MINUTES BUT IT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. *TR
SAFETY ISSUE. CAR FAILED TO BRAKE CAUSING COLLISION. CAR WAS STOPPED AT YIELD, PROCEEDED TO MOVE FORWARD IN LINE, AND WHEN TRIED TO STOP BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT RESPOND. PEDAL BOTTOMED OUT WITHOUT RESISTANCE, COMPLETELY SOFT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE GEARS MALFUNCTIONED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED OFF FOR FIVE MINUTES BEFORE IT WOULD RESTART. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A WEEK AGO. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE N…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE GEARS MALFUNCTIONED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED OFF FOR FIVE MINUTES BEFORE IT WOULD RESTART. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A WEEK AGO. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 540.
WHEN TRAVELING IN THE JUKE ESPECIALLY WITH THE WINDOW DOWN A BIT THERE IS A CONSTANT WAVE OF HEAT COMING UP FROM THE FLOOR AREA BEHIND THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE HEAT IS ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR LEGS SWEAT. UPON FINDING THE SOURCE I BURNT MY FINGER ON A PIPE THAT IS BEHIND THE CONSOLE WITH NOW INSULATION OR WRAPPING. IT MAKES THE JUKE V…
Read full complaint
WHEN TRAVELING IN THE JUKE ESPECIALLY WITH THE WINDOW DOWN A BIT THERE IS A CONSTANT WAVE OF HEAT COMING UP FROM THE FLOOR AREA BEHIND THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE HEAT IS ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR LEGS SWEAT. UPON FINDING THE SOURCE I BURNT MY FINGER ON A PIPE THAT IS BEHIND THE CONSOLE WITH NOW INSULATION OR WRAPPING. IT MAKES THE JUKE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE AS IT'S ALWAYS HOT. I ALSO FEEL THERE SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED PARTS THAT CAN BURN. DEALER SAID THEY CONTACTED NISSAN BUT IT HAS BEEN 3 WEEKS AND NO RESPONSE FROM DEALER OR NISSAN. *TR
Official recalls
418V156000 · 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.
14V683000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Nov 28, 2014
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
12V328000 · Seats
Jul 12, 2012
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BACK STRIKERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
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.
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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.