2012 Nissan Juke Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Juke years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Juke. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Juke model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (29 complaints, 33%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 87owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 29 | 33% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 17% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 16% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 14% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 11% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 7% | 55,556 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 7% | 59,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 6% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 32,325 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 85,120 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 47,660 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 16,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Nissan Juke recalls (4)
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 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Seats
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the rear seat back may not be secured, increasing the risk of injury to the rear seat occupants.
Fix: 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.
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.
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 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 5 MPH. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while attempting the start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended twice, and then the vehicle turned off independently after the third attempt. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
It jump time I see that they had issue before I brought it that they replace timming chain before seem that the chain stretched cause it to lose oil flooding out on chain cause it to Jump time this is how much they said it would cost me
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…
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…
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 | 87 | 4 |
| 2011 Juke | 153 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Juke?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Nissan Juke?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.