Is the 2011 Nissan JUKE reliable?

The 2011 Nissan JUKE has 201 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.4x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2011 Nissan JUKE?

Top problems: ENGINE (70 complaints, avg repair $500); FUEL SYSTEM (44 complaints, avg repair $500); TRANSMISSION (18 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2011 Nissan JUKE?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Contact any Nissan dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Nissan JUKE?

The 2011 Nissan JUKE gets 28 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1714. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2011 Nissan JUKE?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2011 Nissan JUKE is approximately $1,352/year (wagon class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2011 Nissan JUKE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2011 Nissan JUKE has 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.4x the segment average of 83. The most common issue is engine problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: 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 o. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 1 crash report 1 injury

201

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

70 complaints

35%

• 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 O
• 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
• 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 NO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“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 O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2011 Nissan JUKE

Based on 155 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 63K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

Reported earliermedian 37K mi · 9 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

VISIBILITY

Reported earliermedian 54K mi · 8 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 68K mi · 61 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 59K mi · 37 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 78K mi · 12 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 61K mi · 7 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE07/03/2018

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2011 Nissan JUKE

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,715

Per month

$143

Per mile

14.3¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,001/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,500/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Nissan JUKE

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,352

Full coverage / month

$113

Liability only / year

$607

vs US avg

-19%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (wagon)0.95x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1352

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Nissan JUKE Service Intervals

Oil change

5K mi / 6 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

105K mi

Spark plugs

105K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

CVT-equipped models (Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Pathfinder) MUST use Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid, not conventional ATF. Frequent CVT service extends life significantly.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Nissan New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Nissan. If you're buying a used 2011 JUKE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Nissan dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 201 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: 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 O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: VEHICLE INVOLVED: 2011 NISSAN JUKE SL AND HAS 4,192 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WE RAN OVER SOME DEBRIS WHICH PUNCTURED THE GAS TANK, CAUSING ALL OF THE GAS TO BEGIN POURING OUT OF THE TANK. WE HAD JUST FILLED UP THE 11.8 GALLON FUEL TANK AND HAD NO IDEA THE FUEL WAS LEA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: ON JANUARY 18TH, DEALER COMPLETED RECALL NOTICE REPAIR OF FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP FROM DEALER THAT WEEKEND, ONLY WENT 2 1/2 MILES AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FAILURES. ENGINE GETTING FUEL, HOWEVER NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION, STEERING, BRAKES. DEALER STATES ITS THE BA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: THE SENDING UNIT IN THE FUEL TANK FAILED STRANDING MY 19 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN TRAFFIC DURING A STORM WITH VERY POOR VISIBILITY. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MULTI-VEHICLE WRECK WITH FATALITIES. LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND DIRECTED TRAFFIC IN THE RAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Nissan dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)