Is the 2013 Nissan JUKE reliable?

The 2013 Nissan JUKE has 135 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.6x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2013 Nissan JUKE?

Top problems: ENGINE (40 complaints, avg repair $500); FUEL SYSTEM (17 complaints, avg repair $500); TRANSMISSION (16 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2013 Nissan JUKE?

Yes, there are 2 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, 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 2013 Nissan JUKE?

The 2013 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 2013 Nissan JUKE?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2013 Nissan JUKE is approximately $1,434/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.

2013 Nissan JUKE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Nissan JUKE has 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.6x the segment average of 83. The most common issue is engine problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: while parked in our driveway for more than 30 hrs, my 2013 juke burst into flames. the fire dept did not find any evidence of arson or tampering and there was no weather occurrence to explain why it became engulfed in flames. the fire started in the engine compartment at 12:40am. nissan has said tha. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 7 fire reports filed.

7 fire reports 1 crash report 1 injury

135

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

1.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

40 complaints

30%

• WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY FOR MORE THAN 30 HRS, MY 2013 JUKE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPT DID NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF ARSON OR TAMPERING AND THERE WAS NO WEATHER OCCURRENCE TO EXPLAIN WHY IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT 12:40AM. NISSAN HAS SAID THA
• MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH, HER JUKE STARTED LOSING POWER & SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON CAME ON. SHE TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD HER IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY NEXT DAY OR SO SAID THEY WERE NOT GOING TO COVER UNDER HER GOLD EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE TECH THAT INSTALLED A NEW TURBO
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT

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

“WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY FOR MORE THAN 30 HRS, MY 2013 JUKE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPT DID NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF ARSON OR TAMPERING AND THERE WAS NO WEATHER OCCURRENCE TO EXPLAIN WHY IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT 12:40AM. NISSAN HAS SAID THA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2013 Nissan JUKE

Based on 117 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

Earlier than typicalmedian 48K mi · 12 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

Earlier than typicalmedian 14K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 74K mi · 36 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 69K mi · 14 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 78K mi · 13 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 63K mi · 8 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 (2)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH01/07/2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2013 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)

$1,920/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,549/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 2013 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

$1,434

Full coverage / month

$120

Liability only / year

$595

vs US avg

-14%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (wagon)0.95x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1434

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 2013 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 135 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY FOR MORE THAN 30 HRS, MY 2013 JUKE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPT DID NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF ARSON OR TAMPERING AND THERE WAS NO WEATHER OCCURRENCE TO EXPLAIN WHY IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT 12:40AM. NISSAN HAS SAID THA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: ON WED, JANUARY 21, 2015, I ARRIVED HOME AROUND 7PM AND WENT INSIDE. I WAS NOT IN THE HOUSE 5 MINUTES WHEN I HEARD A MASSIVE EXPLOSION IN MY DRIVEWAY. I THEN SAW A BRIGHT ORANGE GLOW OUTSIDE MY WINDOW, WHICH WAS MY CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPT SUPPRESSED THE FIRE AND THAT NIGHT I CALLED M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: I PURCHASE MY JUKE ON 03/08/2014 AT 36,687 MILES AT PARK MAZDA OF WOOSTER OH. AND 6 MONTHS LATER AT 38,748 I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLUTCH HAS WORN OUT. AT A COST OF $1513.38 AND IT WILL BE UN-DRIVABLE IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS. NOW I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING MY CAR ITS GOES SO SLOW AND KEEPS SHIFTING IN AND OUT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 1ST INCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT APPROX 30 MPH, WHEN I LOOKED AT THE SPEEDOMETER IT REGISTERED 75 MPH. I SLOWED TO A STOP AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS AT 40 MPH WITH THE CAR STOPPED. I CONTINUED TO MY DESTINATION AND THE SPEED WAS SHOWING MY SPEED PLUS 40. I THEN SHUT THE CAR OFF FOR APPRO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 2 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)