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2011 Nissan Juke problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 202 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.4 times the median Juke year — the 2011 model ranks #1 of 7 Juke years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 70 reports (35% of the total).

202

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Juke years?

Juke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted202 complaints2011: 202 complaints2012: 109 complaints2013: 136 complaints2014: 83 complaints2015: 52 complaints2016: 49 complaints2017: 21 complaints
Juke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Nissan Juke problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine7035%
Fuel System4522%
Transmission189%
Electrical System157%
Other147%
Visibility & Wipers94%
Speed Control73%
Body & Structure63%
Steering52%
Airbags52%
Tires & Wheels42%
Suspension31%
Brakes10%

Does the 2011 Nissan Juke have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V156000Fuel SystemMarch 7, 2018 · 49,385 units

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

12V069000Fuel SystemFebruary 24, 2012 · 79,275 units

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.

Consequence

FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy

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.

11V583000EngineDecember 8, 2011 · 28,294 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IF THE BRACKET COMES OFF, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE THE ENGINE IS IDLING WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR COMING THROUGH THE VENTS FROM THE ENGINE. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 14, 2018 · fire

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 11, 2012 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 27, 2014 · fire

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 27, 2014 · fire

“Problem with EVAP system. Many different codes are showing which means paying an extreme amount of money to diagnose problem and repair. Could be solenoid issue with the turbo part. CANNOT GET MY CAR SMOGGED because of this. The need service light does not go off. I am going to have to spend…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 9, 2021

2011 Nissan Juke — common questions

Is the 2011 Nissan Juke reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 202 complaints put the 2011 model at #1 of 7 Juke years. It is one of the Juke years to avoid.

What are the most common 2011 Juke problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (70 complaints), fuel system (45 complaints), transmission (18 complaints).

Does the 2011 Nissan Juke have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Nissan Juke. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Juke years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Juke years to avoid are 2011, 2013. The cleanest record among Juke years belongs to 2017.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.