repaired · 2016 Q4
Ignition: switch
Risk. 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,…
2013 Nissan JukeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 103 owner complaints about the 2013 Nissan Juke, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-418 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Nissan Juke has problems
103 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Engine1 crash/fire/injury
16Power train
14Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
13Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control
6Fuel system, gasoline
5Suspension
4Steering
4Visibility
179 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40 | 1 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 2 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 17 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2013 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.
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?
74kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 engine complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles28under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 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
2013 Nissan Juke safety ratings
2013 Nissan Juke SUV FWD 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 (15.9% 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 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the timing chain was loose and caused damage to the timing case. The failure caused a three-inch gap, and engine oil was leaking onto hot parts inside the engine compartment. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain cover had failed and parts from the cover were located inside the engine…
The contact's mother owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Communication Number: NTB14-030 in 2014. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for the recall repair and the timing chain was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while approaching…
Own a 2013 Juke?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.