IllustrationA CLICKING NOISE. DEALERSHIP SAID IT IS THE TIMING CHAIN. NISSAN DOES NOT CARE THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE TIMING CHAIN. I DO NOT HAVE 2,300.00 TO FIX IT BUT IF IT DOES NOT GET FIXED THEN YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AS A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE HAD TO DO. *TR
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
2425–50K
4050–75K
2575–100K
15100–150K
5150K+
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
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
5 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER BEGAN TO REDUCE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS CLEANED AND THE AIR FILTER WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER BEGAN TO REDUCE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS CLEANED AND THE AIR FILTER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,700. UPDATED 08/28/12*LJ THE DEALER CLEANED THE MASS AIR FLOSS SENSOR AND REPLACED THE AIR FILTER. UPDATED 09/13/12
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V583000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER). THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BEC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V583000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER). THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR FLOW METER BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE TUBE ASSEMBLY INLET, CAUSING THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT, THE TUBE ASSEMBLY INLET WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTUR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR FLOW METER BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE TUBE ASSEMBLY INLET, CAUSING THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT, THE TUBE ASSEMBLY INLET WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,697 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,200.
ON THIS DATE I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE AND MY AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL NISSAN PLACE AND THEY SAID SOMETHING "JUMPED" UP FROM THE ROAD AND PUT A HOLE IN MY A/C CONDENSER. MY INSURANCE AGENT HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE AFTER THE NISSAN PLACE TOLD ME TO CLAIM IT ON MY INSURANCE. THEY STATED TH…
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ON THIS DATE I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE AND MY AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL NISSAN PLACE AND THEY SAID SOMETHING "JUMPED" UP FROM THE ROAD AND PUT A HOLE IN MY A/C CONDENSER. MY INSURANCE AGENT HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE AFTER THE NISSAN PLACE TOLD ME TO CLAIM IT ON MY INSURANCE. THEY STATED THAT NISSAN WAS JUST TRYING TO GET OUT OF MY WARRANTY COVERING THIS. I HAVE HAD THE NISSAN JUKE 2011 FOR ONLY 2 MONTHS. *TR
Official recalls
318V156000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.