2012 Nissan JUKE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2012 Nissan JUKE has 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (28% of all complaints), specifically: 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.

4 crash reports 4 injuries

109

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

31 complaints

28%

• 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
• 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 D
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

20 complaints

18%

• WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE CAR AFTER ENGINE STARTUP A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS ENTERS THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE FUMES ARE VERY STRONG AND UNMISTAKABLE. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH TO BE A CONCERN. THIS STARTED I WOULD SAY WITHIN THE PAST 4-6 MONTHS, NOT SUR
• NOTICED A FUEL / GAS SMELL IN CABIN , ESPECIALLY WHILE CAR WAS STANDING STILL WITH ENGINE RUNNING. *TR
• TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED O

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE CAR AFTER ENGINE STARTUP A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS ENTERS THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE FUMES ARE VERY STRONG AND UNMISTAKABLE. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH TO BE A CONCERN. THIS STARTED I WOULD SAY WITHIN THE PAST 4-6 MONTHS, NOT SUR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

14 complaints

13%

• WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE CAR AFTER ENGINE STARTUP A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS ENTERS THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE FUMES ARE VERY STRONG AND UNMISTAKABLE. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH TO BE A CONCERN. THIS STARTED I WOULD SAY WITHIN THE PAST 4-6 MONTHS, NOT SUR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT THE PART THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OC
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE MANUFACT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

12 complaints

11%

• THE 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
• MY 2012 NISSAN JUKE ALL BEGAN ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2015 WHEN I WAS BEGINNING MY MORNING. I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR, THE SAME WAY I ALWAYS DO BEFORE I LEAVE FOR WORK IN THE MORNINGS. TEN MINUTES LATER WHEN I WALKED OUTSIDE MY CAR WAS NOT RUNNING. I CALLED A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DOES HOUSE CALLS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE MANUFACT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE 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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

10 complaints

• I HAVE HAD MY ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 8-12 MONTHS OF PUTTING NEW BRAKE PADS ON. THE ROTORS ARE AGAIN IN BAD SHAPE 6 MONTHS AFTER PUTTING CERAMIC BRAKES ON 7 MONTHS AGO. MY REAR EXHAUST DISINTEGRATED AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO NISSAN FOR A QUOTE THEY INFORMED ME MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD A 50/50
• JUKE HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING SPORADICALLY. ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY HOWEVER IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM AS IT WAS HARD TO BE REPLICATED. TOOK CAR TO HAVE BATTERY CHECKED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE APPEARS TO BE SO
• RECENTLY BOUGHT A CAR AND TOOK IT IN BECAUSE OF A CLICKING NOISE AND THEY TOLD ME THE TIMING CHAIN WAS REPLACED AT 46 K MILES AND NOW AT 106K MILES GOING BAD AGAIN THIS COULD CAUSE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO REPLACE RECALLED ITEM

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE HAD MY ROTORS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 8-12 MONTHS OF PUTTING NEW BRAKE PADS ON. THE ROTORS ARE AGAIN IN BAD SHAPE 6 MONTHS AFTER PUTTING CERAMIC BRAKES ON 7 MONTHS AGO. MY REAR EXHAUST DISINTEGRATED AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO NISSAN FOR A QUOTE THEY INFORMED ME MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD A 50/50”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~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 109 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE CAR AFTER ENGINE STARTUP A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS ENTERS THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE FUMES ARE VERY STRONG AND UNMISTAKABLE. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH TO BE A CONCERN. THIS STARTED I WOULD SAY WITHIN THE PAST 4-6 MONTHS, NOT SUR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE CAR AFTER ENGINE STARTUP A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS ENTERS THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE FUMES ARE VERY STRONG AND UNMISTAKABLE. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH TO BE A CONCERN. THIS STARTED I WOULD SAY WITHIN THE PAST 4-6 MONTHS, NOT SUR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: THE 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)