2011 Nissan Juke Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Juke years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Juke. That is the most of any Juke model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine (65 complaints, 42%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 153owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Nissan Juke problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 65 | 42% | 69,000 | “timing chain” (48%) | $5,600 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 20% | 59,379 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 12% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 10% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 9% | 61,255 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 8% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% | 31,162 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% | 5,699 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 47,934 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 4,977 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 50,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 4,192 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Nissan Juke recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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 system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall while the engine is idling without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving up hills, mostly at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an…
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could be related to a…
My 2011 nissan juke has approximately 118,000 miles and I've ran out of gas several times even when it said there was 88 miles left in the tank and the traction control light won't go off it stays on constantly along with the check engine light and tire pressure warning light and its making a…
Engine Failure and Exhaust issue.
I bought this car LATE 2019, from a used dealership. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY ON MY WAY BACK FROM A 1 1/2 HR DRIVE. AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING.! I WOULD PUSH DOWN ON THE GAS PETAL AND NOTHING. FREEWAY WITH TRAFFIC. IT WAS SO SCARY! THE CARS BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME! I MANAGED TO PUT ON MY…
Other Nissan Juke years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Juke | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 Juke | 28 | 1 |
| 2015 Juke | 34 | 1 |
| 2014 Juke | 59 | 2 |
| 2013 Juke | 103 | 2 |
| 2012 Juke | 87 | 4 |
| 2011 | 153 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Juke?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 65 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Juke?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Nissan Juke a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Juke model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.