repaired · 2019 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2011 Nissan JukeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 153 owner complaints about the 2011 Nissan Juke, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-156 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Nissan Juke has problems
153 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
65Engine1 crash/fire/injury
30Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
18Power train1 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
13Fuel system, gasoline
7Vehicle speed control
6Visibility/wiper
6Structure
5Air bags
239 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 65 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 1 |
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 13 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| 9 other systems | 23 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 Nissan Juke recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
no report yet
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Risk. IF THE BRACKET COMES OFF, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE THE ENGINE IS IDLING WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
69kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 57 engine complaints. 77% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles44under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
9 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $2,800 – $9,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Juke year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Juke median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Nissan Juke safety ratings
2011 Nissan Juke SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Juke owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could be related to a…
My 2011 nissan juke has approximately 118,000 miles and I've ran out of gas several times even when it said there was 88 miles left in the tank and the traction control light won't go off it stays on constantly along with the check engine light and tire pressure warning light and its making a…
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the master sensor needed to be replaced. The part was replaced twice with an OEM and an aftermarket part…
Own a 2011 Juke?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.