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2012 Nissan Juke problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2012 Nissan Juke sits mid-pack among Juke years: 109 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 83, with 4 recalls and no defect investigations.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 31 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

109

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2012 compare to other Juke years?

Juke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted202 complaints2011: 202 complaints2012: 109 complaints2013: 136 complaints2014: 83 complaints2015: 52 complaints2016: 49 complaints2017: 21 complaints
Juke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Nissan Juke problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine3128%
Fuel System2018%
Electrical System1413%
Transmission1211%
Other109%
Airbags66%
Speed Control66%
Suspension22%
Brakes22%
Seats22%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Steering11%
Body & Structure11%

Does the 2012 Nissan Juke have recalls?

4 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.

14V683000Fuel SystemNovember 28, 2014 · 133,592 units

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

12V328000SeatsJuly 12, 2012 · 11,076 units

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.

Consequence

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 1-800-647-7261.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CVT - RAPID LOSS OF POWER (85 TO 50 ALMOST IMMEDIATELY) WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. ALMOST REAR ENDED DUE TO CONTINUED LOSS OF SPEED WHILE TRYING TO GET OFF THE FREEWAY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HAD TO SIT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE I COULD RESUME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 9, 2016

“STRONG GAS ODOR IN CAR COMING FROM AIR VENTS FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS RE TORQUE UNDER A RECALL. NO VISIBLE LEAK GAS ODOR UNDER THE HOOD ALSO.STRONG ODOR UNDER HOOD. NISSAN WILL NOT COVER THEY SAY THEY ALREADY REPAIRED PART ALONE IS$ 800.00 AND WONT EVEN LOOK AT IT WITH OUT CHARGING ME HAD IT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 14, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 17, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 17, 2015

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 20, 2020

2012 Nissan Juke — common questions

Is the 2012 Nissan Juke reliable?

It is close to typical for the Juke: 109 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2012 Juke problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (31 complaints), fuel system (20 complaints), electrical system (14 complaints).

Does the 2012 Nissan Juke have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 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.

How safe is the 2012 Nissan Juke?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2012 Nissan Juke earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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.