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2012 Nissan Juke recalls & problems

The 2012 Nissan Juke has 4 safety recalls and 87 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (29 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints87filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2012 Nissan Juke in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineMar 7, 2018

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 18V15600049,385 vehicles

Problem
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, gasolineNov 28, 2014

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 14V683000133,592 vehicles

Problem
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.
SeatsJul 12, 2012

Seats

Recall 12V32800011,076 vehicles

Problem
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, gasolineFeb 24, 2012

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 12V06900079,275 vehicles

Problem
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2012 Nissan Juke SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.1%

2012 Nissan Juke SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.9%
2012 Nissan Juke NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2012 Nissan Juke NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Juke

29mpg combined
City / highway27 / 32 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,850/year to fuel

Juke AWD

27mpg combined
City / highway25 / 29 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Juke

27mpg combined
City / highway25 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine2900180,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1500053,000 mi
Electrical system1400032,500 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission1200064,000 mi
Unknown or other10000—
Vehicle speed control600059,750 mi
Air bags630255,556 mi
Fuel system, gasoline500086,000 mi
Service brakes2101—
Engine and engine cooling2000—
Seats2000—
Suspension2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.