Nissan Juke Engine Problems
Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Nissan Juke across 7 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (65). The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (33% of reports).
- 178engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $5,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 58 of 178 complaints (33%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 10 of 178 complaints (6%)
- Oil leak: mentioned in 9 of 178 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Nissan Juke at $5,600, and half of them between $3,400 and $12,650.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 146 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 178 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Nissan Juke engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Model years: 2011
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Driving at 4:50am, itâs dark and raining. While driving I noticed fog/steam on my hood. Which sometimes happens when itâs raining. Continued driving but noticed it was still foggy/steam from the hood. I decided to go back home and wait until daylight. I donât like driving in the rain or dark…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the timing chain was loose and caused damage to the timing case. The failure caused a three-inch gap, and engine oil was leaking onto hot parts inside the engine compartment. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle…
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…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while at a red light, the vehicle slowly accelerated to 60 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence to diagnose the vehicle. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Jukes have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 178 owner complaints about engine for the Nissan Juke. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Juke engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Nissan Juke?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,600 (half paid between $3,400 and $12,650), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Nissan Juke?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 58 of 178 complaints, followed by “service engine” (10).
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