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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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What owners reported most

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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
Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2022
EngineFuel System, Gasoline

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. Th…

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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 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.

NHTSA ODI #11457323

Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2021
EngineUnknown Or Other

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 s…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11442922

Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2021
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

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 th…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11436799

92,000 miles · Mar 9, 2021
Engine

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…

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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

NHTSA ODI #11399910

119,000 miles · Feb 6, 2021
Engine

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…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11394944

Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2021
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.

NHTSA ODI #11388242

Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2020
Unknown Or Other

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

NHTSA ODI #11354760

95,000 miles · Aug 7, 2020
Power TrainUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed 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 HI…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11343913

Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2020
Unknown Or Other

MY BACKUP CAMERA IS BLURRY

NHTSA ODI #11307480

38,000 miles · Jan 21, 2020
Unknown Or Other

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 W…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11300891

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.