2012 Nissan Juke problems
The Nissan Juke (Japanese: 日産・ジューク, Hepburn: Nissan Jūku) is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 2010. Debuted as a production vehicle at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March, it was introduced to North America at the 2010 New York International Auto Show to be sold for the 2011 model year, and it currently slots below the compact Qashqai.
The second-generation model was revealed for the European market in September 2019, offering larger dimensions by utilising the newer Renault–Nissan CMF-B platform. The second generation marks the withdrawal of the model from most markets outside Europe and Australasia to make way for the Nissan Kicks.
The name "juke" means to "dance or change directions demonstrating agility", and is also derived from the word "jukebox".
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Common 2012 Nissan Juke problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2012 Nissan Juke, several common problems have been reported:
- Engine Failure: Owners have experienced engine failure, particularly related to the timing chain, which can lead to significant engine damage if not addressed promptly. This issue has been reported at relatively low mileage, such as around 70,000 miles for the 2011 model year and around 8,500 miles for the 2014 model year. The problem is often identified by unusual noises, the check engine light illuminating, and issues with the timing chain damaging the engine.
- Transmission Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the continuously variable transmission (CVT) of the Nissan Juke. Problems include whining noises, slipping gears, and complete transmission failure. These issues can significantly impact the driving experience and reliability of the vehicle.
- Electrical Faults: The Nissan Juke's complex electrical system has been prone to faults, especially in older models. Common issues include problems with central locking, windows, and dashboard displays. Electrical malfunctions can lead to safety concerns and affect the overall functionality of the vehicle.
- Suspension Issues: The firm and sporty suspension of the Juke, while enhancing performance, can make the vehicle susceptible to wear and tear, especially if driven on rough or poorly maintained roads. Suspension problems can impact the ride quality, handling, and overall driving experience.
- Fuel System Problems: Some Nissan Juke models have encountered issues with the fuel system, particularly related to fuel injectors and the fuel pump. These problems can result in power loss, reduced fuel economy, and potentially affect the vehicle's performance and reliability.
- Rust: The Nissan Juke has been known to be prone to rust, especially around the wheel arches and the bottoms of the doors. Rust can be a costly issue to address and may impact the structural integrity and aesthetics of the vehicle.
These common problems reported by owners of the 2012 Nissan Juke highlight important areas of concern that potential buyers should be aware of before purchasing this vehicle. Regular maintenance, thorough inspections, and addressing issues promptly can help mitigate these problems and ensure a more reliable ownership experience.
What is the problem with the 2012 Nissan Juke?
Summary: 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.
What is the most common problem with Nissan Juke?
The main issue is with the CVT gearbox fitted to the 1.6 petrol models; it has a poor reliability record, not least because repairs generally aren't possible and thus the entire gearbox tends to need replacing. Nissan has contributed to the cost in some cases.
How long should a 2012 Nissan Juke last?
150,000 to 200,000 miles
The longevity of a Nissan Juke can vary depending on factors such as maintenance, driving habits, and environmental conditions. On average, a well-maintained Nissan Juke can last for upwards of 150,000 to 200,000 miles or more.
Is Nissan Juke a reliable car?
Nissan Juke reliability
Nissan as a brand came in a disappointing 19th place out of 32 manufacturers in our 2023 Driver Power survey, with a lower-than-average 19% of owners reporting a fault within the first year. Its placing puts it behind rivals Toyota (12th), Kia (sixth), and Hyundai (17th).
2012 Nissan Juke car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Juke problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Nissan Juke vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2012 Nissan Juke
The NHTSA has received 84 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Nissan Juke. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2012 Nissan Juke vehicles.
2024-06-10
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-02
- VIN: JN8AF5MR3CT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: SRS AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY. STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO (MARCH 2024) TOOK CAR TO REPAIR SHOP, STATED OCS CONTROL UNIT AND PASSENGER OCCUPANT SENSORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A NISSAN DEALER FOR 2ND OPINION. STATED TODAY THEY WILL REPLACE OCS CONTROL UNIT & PASSENGER OCCUPANT SENSORS. IS THIS SOMETHING THAT COULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL EVENT?
2023-12-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-01
- VIN: JN8AF5MV9CT
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have a 2012 Nissan Juke and every one of the door lock actuators has had to be replaced. The problems started early on, but the door locks intermittently fail when using the key fob or external door button. Using the internal door lock button is more likely to work even when the key fob and external button fail. Because the failures are intermittent, it is hard to get this diagnosed and replaced at the dealerships. I have had to take the car to the dealership many times, pay a $200 diagnostic fee and then sometimes they replace the door actuator and sometimes do not. Over the past 4 years I have replaced 3 of 4 door actuators and will be replacing the 4th door actuator now. I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs regarding the issue, as it is a known issue, but they refused to assist because the car is no longer under warranty.
2023-12-05
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-01
- VIN: JN8AF5MV9CT
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Timing chain needs replacement however the timing chain was already replaced in 2014 under Nissan recall NTB14-030c campaign P4213. This car has 54,000 miles on it and has been serviced at Nissan dealerships according to the Nissan service schedule. There is no reason for this part to need replacing again after so few miles unless the Nissan part was bad, there is an underlying manufacturing issue with the vehicle or the recall replacement was done incorrectly. Nissan Consumer Affairs refuses to assist because the car is out of warranty.
2023-12-02
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-17
- VIN: JN8AF5MR9CT
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The car smelling of burning and is not safe to drive.
2023-09-25
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-12
- VIN: JN8AF5MVXCT
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Sept 2022 i bought my 2012 Nissan Juke from Jeff Wyler’s Nissan King AutoMall. April 23 the left, lower ball joint/axle (drivers side) broke. Needed fixed. Almost $2,000. I specifically asked them to check right sided ball joint/axle. Oh it’s fine. We checked it out and it’s all good. Less than 3 months later-the right sided axle and ball joint broke. It only took over 6 weeks and 3 different places (discount tires, tire discounters and Jeff Wyler’s dealership) to figure out what was wrong with my vehicle at this time. This time it cost me more (but since jeff wylers mechanics fix things and then jack up the price by $800) it actually cost me $1550 to fix it this time.I could have died. On both occasions and now it feels like the backend of my juke is shaking apart. I’m scared to death to drive my vehicle and I’ve told Jeff Wyler I think they sold me an unsafe vehicle and I am now terrified to drive it. But it’s the only car we have in our family and I can’t afford to buy another one. You have no idea as to how terrified I am to drive my car now; especially with that rear end shaking. omg! I’ve never owned a Nissan before and this is my last I have also asked Jeff Wyler’s dealership-wouldn’t this have been caught on their inspection of selling a used car? Wouldn’t the mechanic in April seen signs/symptoms of stress on the right sided ball joint when they looked at it when they fixed the left side? How do things like this get missed? & put MY LIFE IN DANGER as well as every other person on the roads while I drove with broken axles and ball joints? How can they sell vehicles that are not safe? omg! You cannot comprehend the terrified feeling along with anxiety/nausea and just pure terror of driving a vehicle that shakes still and where I’ve had to fix 2 separate massive breakages in the driveway mechanics or frame (idk. The 2nd time it happened; I thought its a bad tire). I am now more religious and spiritual because of this. I now pray several times daily
2023-09-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-03
- VIN: JN8AF5MV1CT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I purchased this Nissan 2012 from Hyundai Santa Maria. It has had a problem starting consistently. There are recorded records all over the net. Simply google Nissan Juke Push Button won't start. I have already spent some money trying to figure out the issue. People have been stranded in my car Calling triple A. It drains the batteries which are $250 each. Nissan indicates that the remote keyless entry that stalls in the accesory mode. It has been 10 yrs an people are having to dump their cars. Mine I pay $224 a month an 11k loan for it to sit in my driveway. It is a danger as if the car cannot be started in a hazardous situation then someone will die. The contact stated that Nissan has not offered any assistance so far. The contact was informed by Nissan that their vehicle does not apply to the recall and recommended that they pay for diagnostic testing.
2023-07-15
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-14
- VIN: JN8AF5MR7CT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Belt in the engine snapped made the car overheat leak oil and radiator fluid. Mechanic said there was a recal for this issue.
2023-04-06
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-07
- VIN: JN8AF5MV7CT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The timing chain exploded as noted in the service bulletin: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10055923-4231.pdf Nissan is claiming that this model/VIN is not covered under this bulletin when it clearly is.
2022-10-25
ENGINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-25
- VIN: JN8AF5MV8CT
- Components: ENGINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2012 NISSAN JUKE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING NISSAN TO REVIEW THE CASE AND BE REIMBURSED OR COMPENSATED FOR THE DAMAGES OF THE VEHICLE.
2022-06-30
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-23
- VIN: JN8AF5MR7CT
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be tightened and the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
2022-06-20
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-20
- VIN: JN8AF5MR7CT
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Recently a strong gas smell in cabin after starting engine for the third time. After noticing the smell of gasoline a faulty fuel pressure sensor was serviced 12/2/2015. No charge at Puente Hills Nissan. Smell of gasoline again. $782.56 paid to Cerritos Nissan on 1/25/19. Although 2012 Nissan Jukes had a factory recall due to gasoline smell, I was told that my VIN number was not included.
2022-05-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-03
- VIN: jn8af5mr6ct
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot overnight, the next day she noticed the air bag had deployed. The vehicle was towed to an Independent mechanic but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
2022-05-05
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-04
- VIN: JN8AF5MV9CT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, a popping noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle before the vehicle would no longer accelerate and began to decelerate. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that engine oil had leaked from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain had failed causing damage to the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage 146,000.
2022-05-03
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-30
- VIN: JN8AF5MV8CT
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I’m having problems with 2012 Nissan Juke CVT Transmission. The dash light turned on “SERVICE ENGINE SOON”. Should I take to a Nissan Dealership. Thant you
2021-10-06
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-30
- VIN: Jn8af5mv9ct
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Timing Chain: National Consumers reported my vehicle replaced the timing chain in 2018 prior to my ownership. Now it has failed again to the tune of $3K at 88K miles. The Nissan Dealership will only guarantee warranty for 1yr or 12k miles which seems sub par. How can a voluntary recall on the timing chain only be effective up to 2014 when obviously it seems to be a problem with the whole engine design. I will not drop $3k every 3-4 years to replace a part that should last longer than a belt or at the minimum of 120k miles if not the life of the car. I’m asking the National Consumers hotline to open another recall on this lemon. The additional issues are the car not starting, after replacing 2 good batteries within 2 years, an independent mechanic replace a relay between the brake and the ignition and it has worked ever since. Crossing my fingers… Also notable is the rinki-dink hood latch that quivers at high speeds. I often wonder when my hood will fly up into my windshield.
2021-02-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-14
- VIN: JN8AF5MV6CT
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE ON THE 405 FREEWAY I SUDDENLY LOST CAR SPEED. I WAS FLOORING THE GAS BUT THE CAR BARELY MOVED. [] SHAKEN UP AND SCARED. [] SUGGESTED I PUT ON THE CAR HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THE NISSAN JUKE TRANSMISSION MUST HAVE BEEN OVERHEATING SO IT SHUT DOWN. [] WAITED ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO START MY NISSAN JUKE AND DROVE TO []'S PLACE. I ALSO CALLED AAA TO MAKE SURE IT WASN'T A PROBLEM. WENT TO TRANSMISSION SERVICE, ERROR CODES WERE READ P0744(TCC FAULT) AND P0826(MANUAL MOD E SWITCH) PRESENT, INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED. CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY REFUSE TO REIMBURSE THE FEE. "> CASE # [XXX] > > DEAR [], > > THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW YOUR CONCERNS REGARDING YOUR 2012 NISSAN JUKE. > > AS A COMPANY INTERESTED IN WINNING LIFETIME CUSTOMERS, NISSAN REGRETS ANY INCONVENIENCE YOU MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED, AND WE APPRECIATE YOU TAKING THE TIME TO CONTACT US REGARDING THE SITUATION. > > NISSAN CAREFULLY CONSIDERED YOUR REQUEST AND REVIEWED ALL AVAILABLE FACTS PERTAINING TO YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION. AFTER THIS THOROUGH REVIEW, NISSAN DETERMINED THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR OF THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING OUTSIDE OF YOUR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. > > > > WE REALIZE THIS MAY NOT BE THE ANSWER YOU WERE LOOKING FOR, HOWEVER WE HOPE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND OUR POSITION. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER COMMENTS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT [XXX] AND REFERENCE YOUR CASE #[XXX]. > > THANK YOU AGAIN FOR TAKING THE TIME TO CONTACT US. > > SINCERELY, > NISSAN " INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2020-10-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-20
- VIN: JN8AF5MV8CT
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: EVERY TWO (2) YEARS ONE OF THE HOSES ON THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BURSTS DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AND SPEWS THE CONTENTS OF THE SYSTEM ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN THE HOSE BURST, IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STUMBLE AND HESITATE AS WELL AS CAUSING SMOKE TO COME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WE HAVE HAD THE REPAIRS DONE MULTIPLE TIMES AT THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER
2020-09-03
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-03
- VIN: JN8AF5MR5CT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: P4213 JUKE F15 TIMMING CHAIN UPDATE NTB14-030, NISSAN LAUNCHED THIS VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON APRIL 25, 2014 ON CERTAIN 2011-2013 NISSAN JUKE VEHICLES TO OFFER CUSTOMERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN, CHAIN GUIDES, AND CRANK SPROCKET AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER FOR PARTS AND LABOR. ON NOVEMBER 26, 2014 I TOOK MY 2012 JUKE TO TEMECULA NISSAN WHERE ON NOVEMBER 26, 2014 WAS TAKEN FOR SAID RECALL, AFTER 2 YEARS OF DRIVING MY CAR A SOFT CLACKING SOUND STARTED TO WHICH ON ONE OF THE OIL CHANGE ROUTINE I ASKED TEMECULA NISSAN SERVICE REPAIR PERSON TO CHECK AND HE DISMISSED IT AS NORMAL NO PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD TO AUGUST 2020, THE CLACKING SOUND IS LOUDER AND MY MOTOR IS NOT RESPONDING WHEN ACCELERATING. I ONCE AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 TOOK MY CAR TO TEMECULA NISSAN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO REVEAL THAT IT IS IN FACT THE TIMING CHAIN WHICH IS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS AND HAS AFFECTED CAMSHAFTS AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT WILL AMOUNT TO A TOTAL OF $1,400.00 JUST TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE MOTOR AND SEE THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE FAULTY TIMING CHAIN, NOT INCLUDE TOTAL REPARATION OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN I BROUGHT UP THE 2014 TIMING CHAIN RECALL, AT FIRST THEY DID NOT HAD ANY RECORD OF RECALLS FOR A TIMING CHAIN ON MY CAR, TO WHAT I CLAIM TO HAVE PROVE OF IT, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DISMISSED IT AS AN EXPIRE WARRANTY ISSUE THAT WAS FIXED FOR FREE BUT CURRENTLY OUT OF WARRANTY, I RESPONDED THAT THAT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE BUT A DEFECTIVE PART RECALL, HE INSISTED THAT REGARDLESS OF BEING A RECALL ISSUE IT WAS ONCE REPAIRED AND THAT WAS IT. NOW I AM LEFT WITH AN AUTO THAT WAS PERHAPS NEVER FIXED AND WITH A LONGSTANDING RECALL PROBLEM THAT PERSIST. THE TIMING CHAIN CAUSES MY CAR TO NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATION PEDAL IS PRESSED ON EITHER ON A FREEWAY OR ANY INTERSECTION PUTTING MY SAFETY AND MY FAMILY SAFETY AT RISK.
2020-06-22
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-15
- VIN: JN8AF5MV7CT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ALL THE TIME. CAR HAS ONLY70K MILES. AUTO SHOP SAYS BAGS WON'T WORK. SENSORS IN PASSENGER SEAT BAD. COST $1800 TO REPAIR. NO REPLY AFTER NUMEROUS TRY TO NISSAN 0. *TR
2020-04-09
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JN8AF5MRXCT
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUNROOF SHATTERED WITHOUT IMPACT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD DUE TO THE GLASS FALLING HOWEVER MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED FRED HAAS NISSAN (24202 TOMBALL PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 77375) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY W0ULD NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND ALSO WOULD NOT HONOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,660.
2020-01-08
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-23
- VIN: JN8AF5MV5CT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: IM DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND I STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHILE WAITING THE CAR JERKS AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SO I CHECK OIL WHICH IT DID NEED A OIL CHANGE SO AFTER GETTI H THE OIL CHANGE I NOTICE MY ACCELERATION WAS SLOW AND THE CAR STARTED MAKING LIKE A YOU CAR SOUND SO I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND PRESS AGAIN AND IT STARTED TO PICK UP SPEED OUT STILL SLOWLY
2019-10-22
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-02
- VIN: JN8AF5MV6CT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL-
2019-09-28
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-27
- VIN: JN8AF5MR9CT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING IN LOW SPEED. OR AFTER A TURN NO WARNING LIGHTS OR CHECK ENGINE CODES WHATSOEVER STARTING ON SEP 26 2019. AND KEEP DOING IT AT LEAST TWICE PER DAY
2019-09-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-12
- VIN: JN8AF5MR6CT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THIS JUKE HAS BEEN GREAT UNTIL NOW A WEEK AGO. IT HAS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO START. ALL THINGS CHECK OUT GOOD THAT USUALLY CAUSE THIS. THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, STARTER, ETC. WE HAVE HAD IT LEAVE US STRANDED AND THE MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN SENT OUT ABOUT 2011-2013 JUKES SAYING NISSAN KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEMS. HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT IT AND LESS THAN HELPFUL. THEY WANT TO CHARGE 160$ TO SEE IF THEY CAN DIAGNOSE IT , BUT IT MUST FAIL IN ORDER FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE. THE PROBLEM WITH THAT IS THAT IT DOESN'T ALWAYS FAIL. THERE ARE MANY DAYS IT STARTS WITHOUT ISSUE. I UNFORTUNATELY DON'T HAVE AN EXTRA VEHICLE TO HELP GET MY FAMILY AROUND WHILE THEY KEEP IT FOR SEVERAL DAYS. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND HAVE HAD NO ISSUES UNTIL NOW. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. SEEMS NISSAN SHOULD OWN THE FAULT AND THAT DEALERSHIPS SHOULD KNOW HOW TO HELP CUSTOMERS IT DOESN'T ALWAYS FAIL TO START AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING. IT COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVEN AND THEN TURNED OFF TO GET GAS, AND THEN WON'T START. OH AND IT ALWAYS STARTS AFTER THE BATTERY HAS BEEN JUMPED OFF. WHAT IS THAT ABOUT SINCE THE BATTERY TEST GOOD. SEEMS ELECTRICAL, OR SOFTWARE UPDATE SOMETHING. PLEASE HELP.IT SEEMS THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE HAD THE ECM REPROGRAMMED AND THAT HAS SEEM TO HELP RESOLVE THE ISSUE. SOUTHWEST NISSAN IS AWFUL.
2019-07-17
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-17
- VIN: JN8AF5MR6CT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. BEFORE TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, I HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. MY VEHICLE HAD STARTED TO STRUGGLE WITH LOSING SPEED/POWER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING 55 MPH.
2012 Nissan Juke recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2012 Nissan Juke.
2018-03-07
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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: 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.
2014-11-28
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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: 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.
2012-07-12
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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: 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.
2012-02-24
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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: 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.
Negative 2012 Nissan Juke car reviews
Positive 2012 Nissan Juke car reviews
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You've put 91k on the car now. The interior is showing a bit of age, but overall it's holding up well. The engine may not be as peppy as it once was, but let's be honest, who is as peppy as they were at our age? You haven't had any major problems, which is great. The heater can be a bit finicky though, with 60 degrees feeling too cool and 61 degrees blasting full heat. But that's been a minor issue from the start.
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Please be advised that our fuel station offers the highest octane gas available.
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I can tell you that I absolutely adore my Juke! I can't think of a single negative thing to say about it. It's such a fun car to drive, and it looks absolutely amazing. I've had so many people stop me in parking lots just to take a closer look at it. It's definitely a hit with me!
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I recently purchased a 2012 Juke SL. To be honest, it wasn't my first choice, but I'm really happy with my decision. It's a nimble and quick little car that handles well. The AWD is fantastic, and it performs exceptionally well in the snow, which is important to me since my previous car was totaled during a snowstorm. While I don't use the sport mode often, it's a fun feature to have. I've heard that the turbo is one of the first things to go, so I use it sparingly, but I'm not too worried since I have a warranty. I gave this car 4 stars because I wish it had Bluetooth music streaming, but it only allows for calls. However, this is easily remedied with a Bluetooth converter. Overall, I absolutely love this car. The leather seats, heated seats, backup camera, and navigation are fantastic features. I highly recommend it!
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I've had my 2012 for nearly a year now. One of the main reasons I chose this car was because of its unique look and good gas mileage. While I love driving my car, I have been disappointed with the mpg. I mostly drive in town and only get about 22mpg, and on the highway, it only goes up to 24-25mpg. I would really appreciate it if someone could share some tips on how to improve my gas mileage.
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2012 Nissan Juke - 2012 Juke Did I Make a Mistake?
https://repairpal.com/2012-juke-did-i-make-a-mistake-955
Dec 12, 2017 ... The Juke is generally pretty reliable. They did have a recall on the timing chains and associated parts on the 2011-2013 model years. You can ...
Advice on Nissan Juke 2012 for $7500? : r/whatcarshouldIbuy
https://www.reddit.com/r/whatcarshouldIbuy/comments/zoaf39/advice_on_nissan_juke_2012_for_7500/
Dec 17, 2022 ... Nissan is the Dodge/Chrysler of Japanese manufacturers. Go to Google and type in “Nissan cvt transmission problems” for just one example of what ...
2012 Nissan JUKE Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/nissan/juke/2012/common-problems/
How reliable is the 2012 Nissan JUKE? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
Nissan Juke Mk1 common problems (2010-2019) | Haynes Publishing
https://haynes.com/en-gb/tips-tutorials/nissan-juke-mk1-common-problems-2010-2019
Nissan Juke models fitted with the 1.2-litre petrol engine have been reported as suffering a loose timing chain, which needs to be sorted as quickly as possible ...
Reliability Issues? | Nissan Juke : Juke Forums
https://www.jukeforums.com/threads/reliability-issues.131426/
Jul 23, 2013 ... There's a lot of old Nissans out on the road from what I can tell. 2012 Juke SV MT w/ Injen SRI.
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Are you having problems with your 2012 Nissan Juke?
Gerhard Renner 2024-07-18
Although I liked the quirky looks of the Juke, my experience with Nissan's lack of interest in safety and reliability has left me hesitant to purchase another Nissan. In 2012, I purchased my Juke new and in 2014, there was a recall to tighten the fuel pressure sensor. I took the car in for the recall and there was no charge. However, three years later, I noticed a strong smell of gasoline on startup and found out that there was another recall for the same issue. I took the car to Cerritos Nissan, hoping that Nissan would stand behind the issue that had plagued Jukes from the beginning. Unfortunately, I was told that my VIN number was not included in the latest recall and that the total cost to repair the fuel sensor would be $930. Despite communicating several times with nissanusa.com, my request was denied. Last year, I once again had a strong smell of gas on startup and found a puddle of gasoline under the car. Although it was the same issue as the previous two recalls, I was told that the cost had gone up to around $1,400. As a result, I lost all trust in Nissan and their mechanics. However, I found a reliable and honest service at GT Imports in Riverside CA, where I personally know the owner and several of the mechanics who stand behind their service.Their charge was $600 less than the same service as Cerritos Nissan. After the repair, GT Imports has messaged and called me several times to make sure that everything went well. This level of customer service is truly appreciated. In contrast, I did not receive any follow-up from Cerritos Nissan. It's unfortunate that Nissan has not taken responsibility for the chronic problem with the fuel sensor of the 2012 Nissan Juke. It would be great to see Nissan stand behind their product.
Ceasar Haley 2024-02-25
I'm currently replacing the fourth brake switch, and unfortunately, this car has left me stranded four times already. On top of that, the electric locks have stopped working again, and the gas mileage is not great. It's frustrating, to say the least. This Juke has been a bit of a challenge, but I'm determined to get it running smoothly.
Wyatt Predovic 2024-02-18
I came across other reviews that mentioned poor gas mileage, and unfortunately, I found this to be true as well. However, I must say that it's a fun car to drive, especially with the turbo that all models have. I did notice that there are quite a few plastic parts inside, which may not last the lifetime of the vehicle.