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2012 Nissan Juke

The Verdict

76 Solid Pick

The 2012 Nissan Juke has 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are engine (48 complaints) and electrical (16 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 76/100, it earns a "Solid Pick" rating. If you're shopping for a Nissan Juke, consider the 2017 model year which has 83% fewer complaints.

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76

Klunk Score: Solid Pick

Fewer complaints than most vehicles. Generally dependable, but check the top problems below.

How is this calculated?

The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.

Recalls 1

Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.

12V328000 SEATS

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 ...

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.

Remedy

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 1-800-6...

Reported Dec 7, 2012

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Under the Hood

Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.

YearBodyBrakesElectricalEngineTransmission
20112601110511
201213216488
2013250145310
201410114238
2015633175
201672496
201711471

By Category

Engine
48
Electrical
16
Body
13
Transmission
8
Brakes
2

By Severity

1
38
2
43
3
2
4
4

Worst Problems

Complaints

Engine 1

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 contact stated that the failure was intermittent but recurred at various speeds. The vehicle was towed to two different independent mechanics who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

8mo ago
Engine 1

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, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with fuel pressure sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V683000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 106,000.

11mo ago
Engine 1

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

12mo ago
Electrical 1

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. IS THIS SOMETHING THAT COULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL EVENT?

25mo ago
Transmission 2

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 replacing again after so few miles unless the Nissan part was bad, there is an underlying manufacturing issue with the vehicle or the recall replacement was done incorrectly. Nissan Consumer Affairs refuses to assist because the car is out of warranty.

31mo ago
Body 2

I have a 2012 Nissan Juke and every one of the door lock actuators has had to be replaced. The problems started early on, but the door locks intermittently fail when using the key fob or external door button. Using the internal door lock button is more likely to work even when the key fob and external button fail. Because the failures are intermittent, it is hard to get this diagnosed and replaced at the dealerships. I have had to take the car to the dealership many times, pay a $200 diagnostic fee and then sometimes they replace the door actuator and sometimes do not. Over the past 4 years I have replaced 3 of 4 door actuators and will be replacing the 4th door actuator now. I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs regarding the issue, as it is a known issue, but they refused to assist because the car is no longer under warranty.

31mo ago
Engine 2

The car smelling of burning and is not safe to drive.

31mo ago
Body 2

Sept 2022 i bought my 2012 Nissan Juke from Jeff Wyler’s Nissan King AutoMall. April 23 the left, lower ball joint/axle (drivers side) broke. Needed fixed. Almost $2,000. I specifically asked them to check right sided ball joint/axle. Oh it’s fine. We checked it out and it’s all good. Less than 3 months later-the right sided axle and ball joint broke. It only took over 6 weeks and 3 different places (discount tires, tire discounters and Jeff Wyler’s dealership) to figure out what was wrong with my vehicle at this time. This time it cost me more (but since jeff wylers mechanics fix things and then jack up the price by $800) it actually cost me $1550 to fix it this time.I could have died. On both occasions and now it feels like the backend of my juke is shaking apart. I’m scared to death to drive my vehicle and I’ve told Jeff Wyler I think they sold me an unsafe vehicle and I am now terrified to drive it. But it’s the only car we have in our family and I can’t afford to buy another one. You have no idea as to how terrified I am to drive my car now; especially with that rear end shaking. omg! I’ve never owned a Nissan before and this is my last I have also asked Jeff Wyler’s dealership-wouldn’t this have been caught on their inspection of selling a used car? Wouldn’t the mechanic in April seen signs/symptoms of stress on the right sided ball joint when they looked at it when they fixed the left side? How do things like this get missed? & put MY LIFE IN DANGER as well as every other person on the roads while I drove with broken axles and ball joints? How can they sell vehicles that are not safe? omg! You cannot comprehend the terrified feeling along with anxiety/nausea and just pure terror of driving a vehicle that shakes still and where I’ve had to fix 2 separate massive breakages in the driveway mechanics or frame (idk. The 2nd time it happened; I thought its a bad tire). I am now more religious and spiritual because of this. I now pray several times daily

34mo ago
Electrical 2

I purchased this Nissan 2012 from Hyundai Santa Maria. It has had a problem starting consistently. There are recorded records all over the net. Simply google Nissan Juke Push Button won't start. I have already spent some money trying to figure out the issue. People have been stranded in my car Calling triple A. It drains the batteries which are $250 each. Nissan indicates that the remote keyless entry that stalls in the accesory mode. It has been 10 yrs an people are having to dump their cars. Mine I pay $224 a month an 11k loan for it to sit in my driveway. It is a danger as if the car cannot be started in a hazardous situation then someone will die. The contact stated that Nissan has not offered any assistance so far. The contact was informed by Nissan that their vehicle does not apply to the recall and recommended that they pay for diagnostic testing.

34mo ago
Engine 1

Belt in the engine snapped made the car overheat leak oil and radiator fluid. Mechanic said there was a recal for this issue.

36mo ago
Engine 2

The timing chain exploded as noted in the service bulletin: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10055923-4231.pdf Nissan is claiming that this model/VIN is not covered under this bulletin when it clearly is.

39mo ago
Engine 2

2012 NISSAN JUKE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING NISSAN TO REVIEW THE CASE AND BE REIMBURSED OR COMPENSATED FOR THE DAMAGES OF THE VEHICLE.

45mo ago
Engine 2

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be tightened and the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

49mo ago
Engine 2

Recently a strong gas smell in cabin after starting engine for the third time. After noticing the smell of gasoline a faulty fuel pressure sensor was serviced 12/2/2015. No charge at Puente Hills Nissan. Smell of gasoline again. $782.56 paid to Cerritos Nissan on 1/25/19. Although 2012 Nissan Jukes had a factory recall due to gasoline smell, I was told that my VIN number was not included.

49mo ago
Electrical 2

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot overnight, the next day she noticed the air bag had deployed. The vehicle was towed to an Independent mechanic but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

51mo ago
Engine 2

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, a popping noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle before the vehicle would no longer accelerate and began to decelerate. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that engine oil had leaked from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain had failed causing damage to the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage 146,000.

51mo ago
Body 1

I’m having problems with 2012 Nissan Juke CVT Transmission. The dash light turned on “SERVICE ENGINE SOON”. Should I take to a Nissan Dealership. Thant you

51mo ago
Engine 2

Timing Chain: National Consumers reported my vehicle replaced the timing chain in 2018 prior to my ownership. Now it has failed again to the tune of $3K at 88K miles. The Nissan Dealership will only guarantee warranty for 1yr or 12k miles which seems sub par. How can a voluntary recall on the timing chain only be effective up to 2014 when obviously it seems to be a problem with the whole engine design. I will not drop $3k every 3-4 years to replace a part that should last longer than a belt or at the minimum of 120k miles if not the life of the car. I’m asking the National Consumers hotline to open another recall on this lemon. The additional issues are the car not starting, after replacing 2 good batteries within 2 years, an independent mechanic replace a relay between the brake and the ignition and it has worked ever since. Crossing my fingers… Also notable is the rinki-dink hood latch that quivers at high speeds. I often wonder when my hood will fly up into my windshield.

58mo ago
Transmission 2

WHILE ON THE 405 FREEWAY I SUDDENLY LOST CAR SPEED. I WAS FLOORING THE GAS BUT THE CAR BARELY MOVED. [] SHAKEN UP AND SCARED. [] SUGGESTED I PUT ON THE CAR HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THE NISSAN JUKE TRANSMISSION MUST HAVE BEEN OVERHEATING SO IT SHUT DOWN. [] WAITED ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO START MY NISSAN JUKE AND DROVE TO []'S PLACE. I ALSO CALLED AAA TO MAKE SURE IT WASN'T A PROBLEM. WENT TO TRANSMISSION SERVICE, ERROR CODES WERE READ P0744(TCC FAULT) AND P0826(MANUAL MOD E SWITCH) PRESENT, INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED. CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY REFUSE TO REIMBURSE THE FEE. "> CASE # [XXX] > > DEAR [], > > THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW YOUR CONCERNS REGARDING YOUR 2012 NISSAN JUKE. > > AS A COMPANY INTERESTED IN WINNING LIFETIME CUSTOMERS, NISSAN REGRETS ANY INCONVENIENCE YOU MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED, AND WE APPRECIATE YOU TAKING THE TIME TO CONTACT US REGARDING THE SITUATION. > > NISSAN CAREFULLY CONSIDERED YOUR REQUEST AND REVIEWED ALL AVAILABLE FACTS PERTAINING TO YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION. AFTER THIS THOROUGH REVIEW, NISSAN DETERMINED THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR OF THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING OUTSIDE OF YOUR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. > > > > WE REALIZE THIS MAY NOT BE THE ANSWER YOU WERE LOOKING FOR, HOWEVER WE HOPE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND OUR POSITION. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER COMMENTS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT [XXX] AND REFERENCE YOUR CASE #[XXX]. > > THANK YOU AGAIN FOR TAKING THE TIME TO CONTACT US. > > SINCERELY, > NISSAN " INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

66mo ago
Body 2

EVERY TWO (2) YEARS ONE OF THE HOSES ON THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BURSTS DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AND SPEWS THE CONTENTS OF THE SYSTEM ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN THE HOSE BURST, IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STUMBLE AND HESITATE AS WELL AS CAUSING SMOKE TO COME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WE HAVE HAD THE REPAIRS DONE MULTIPLE TIMES AT THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER

69mo ago

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