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2013 Nissan Juke problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 136 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.6 times the median Juke year — the 2013 model ranks #2 of 7 Juke years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 40 reports (29% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

136

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

8

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2013 compare to other Juke years?

Juke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted202 complaints2011: 202 complaints2012: 109 complaints2013: 136 complaints2014: 83 complaints2015: 52 complaints2016: 49 complaints2017: 21 complaints
Juke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Nissan Juke problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine4029%
Fuel System1813%
Transmission1612%
Electrical System1612%
Other107%
Speed Control86%
Suspension54%
Visibility & Wipers54%
Steering43%
Body & Structure43%
Tires & Wheels32%
Seat Belts21%
Airbags21%
Lighting11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Brakes11%

Does the 2013 Nissan Juke have recalls?

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

15V418000Electrical SystemJuly 1, 2015 · 14,595 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

Consequence

If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY FOR MORE THAN 30 HRS, MY 2013 JUKE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPT DID NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF ARSON OR TAMPERING AND THERE WAS NO WEATHER OCCURRENCE TO EXPLAIN WHY IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT 12:40AM. NISSAN HAS SAID…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 21, 2013 · fire

“The contact owned a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle suddenly began decelerating to approximately 40 MPH and veering off an exit. The vehicle suddenly backfired, and black smoke came from the hood and rear end. The contact pulled to the side of the road, turned…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 17, 2026 · fire

“I PURCHASE MY JUKE ON 03/08/2014 AT 36,687 MILES AT PARK MAZDA OF WOOSTER OH. AND 6 MONTHS LATER AT 38,748 I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLUTCH HAS WORN OUT. AT A COST OF $1513.38 AND IT WILL BE UN-DRIVABLE IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS. NOW I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING MY CAR ITS GOES SO SLOW AND KEEPS SHIFTING IN AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 1, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD. THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BODY CONTROL MODULE (ECM) NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE…”

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

“WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY FOR MORE THAN 30 HRS, MY 2013 JUKE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPT DID NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF ARSON OR TAMPERING AND THERE WAS NO WEATHER OCCURRENCE TO EXPLAIN WHY IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT 12:40AM. NISSAN HAS SAID…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 21, 2013 · fire

2013 Nissan Juke — common questions

Is the 2013 Nissan Juke reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 136 complaints put the 2013 model at #2 of 7 Juke years. It is one of the Juke years to avoid.

What are the most common 2013 Juke problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (40 complaints), fuel system (18 complaints), transmission (16 complaints).

Does the 2013 Nissan Juke have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2013 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 2013 Nissan Juke?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2013 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.