2012 Nissan Juke problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (20) · Fuel/Propulsion System (14) · Power Train (9)
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62 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Fuel System, Gasoline 2018-03-07 · campaign 18V156000 · 49,385 vehicles
Defect: 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 2014-11-28 · campaign 14V683000 · 133,592 vehicles
Defect: 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 2012-07-12 · campaign 12V328000 · 11,076 vehicles
Defect: 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 2012-02-24 · campaign 12V069000 · 79,275 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (121)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 stored this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin. if you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 121 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-23 · Engine · 75,000 mi“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 recu…”
2025-08-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 106,000 mi“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…”
2025-07-07 · Engine“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 …”
2024-06-10 · Air Bags“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 rec…”
2023-12-05 · Power Train“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 w…”
2023-12-05 · Unknown Or Other“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 intermitt…”
2023-12-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the car smelling of burning and is not safe to drive.…”
2023-09-25 · Unknown Or Other“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 br…”
2023-09-03 · Unknown Or Other“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 $25…”
2023-07-15 · Engine“belt in the engine snapped made the car overheat leak oil and radiator fluid. mechanic said there was a recal for this issue. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.