repaired · 2019 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2012 Nissan JukeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 87 owner complaints about the 2012 Nissan Juke, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 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 October 23, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Alex Neman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Nissan Juke has problems
87 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Engine1 crash/fire/injury
15Fuel/propulsion system
14Electrical system
12Power train
6Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
6Vehicle speed control
5Fuel system, gasoline
2Service brakes
2Engine and engine cooling
86 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2012 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.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
no report yet
Seats
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.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
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?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 engine complaints. 62% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles13under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2012 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
2012 Nissan Juke safety ratings
2012 Nissan Juke SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- 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 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 5 MPH. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The…
It jump time I see that they had issue before I brought it that they replace timming chain before seem that the chain stretched cause it to lose oil flooding out on chain cause it to Jump time this is how much they said it would cost me
Belt in the engine snapped made the car overheat leak oil and radiator fluid. Mechanic said there was a recal for this issue.
Own a 2012 Juke?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.