2011 Nissan Juke problems
Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Juke. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are fuel system (22%) and drivetrain & axles (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 202 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 34% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 155 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 38 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 30 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 155 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 63,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 69,000 miles (60 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 4 complaints mention a crash; 3 complaints mention a fire; 2 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 86% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2011 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 6 model years of the Nissan Juke with enough data (109 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
As I was coming to a stop at the approaching red light, my car completely cut off. It was not enough time to turn on hazards or signal any approaching cars so the car causing the car behind me to hit into the back of my bumper. The hit caused something to fall off the top of their car and make a small crack onto my driver tail light. The car stopped because it was completely out of gas, even though the gas meter read that there was more than a quarter tank of gas in the car.
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 nissan juke. While driving 7 MPH, the air bags deployed inadvertently and caused the contact to crash into a light pole. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and a concussion that required medical attention. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they would conduct an investigation. The failure mileage was 81,000.
My juke caught on fire this morning! It only has 32,400 miles on it and I am left with no car and little interest from nissan. I did smell gas but did not think much of it. My son is on dialysis 3 days a week and at first the corporation told me I would be reimbursed for a rental car for three days but before the call concluded they changed their mind telling me it was pending decision.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the fuel gauge decreased and there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
During rain, water leaks and will drip right on top of feet area under the driver side dash, right onto our foot. Many user also have the same issue as reported on the jukeforums.com