2011 Nissan Juke Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 42%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Nissan Juke, 42% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 2014 Nissan of north olmstead did a recall on our timing chain when they did the recall they did not replace the tensioners causing the chain to rub through the timing chain cover. There is also metal shards in our oil in the engine. The car would not start and was leaking oil very badly we took the car to conrad's in lakewood and that is what they told us and showed us with video. *tr*jb consumer stated dealership refuse to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11282331, filed 2019-11, 86,523 miles“Timing chain shows signs of defect in my 2011 Nissan JUKE.engine struggle/slow to accelerate at intersection multiple times. There was a safety recall on vehicle 2014 for timing chain/ tensioner. Reported to nissanusa about situation and was told all recalls were closed on vehicle, I'm just concerned this is a major safety issue with this vehicle retaining to a part that was already recalled for fear of failure and risk and replaced with another part that is inferior or reinstalled incorrectly. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11399910, filed 2021-03, 92,000 miles“Recall 11v583000 does not include my VIN. All 2011 Nissan JUKE should be included in the recall. My turbo currently needs replaced due to a worn bearing. Several people online have to replace their turbos in their 2011 jukes at a cost of $2800.”
NHTSA complaint #10903388, filed 2016-09, 96,000 miles“Drive at 30-35 MPH when my 2011 Nissan JUKE stalled in the middle of the road. Had to pull over and immediately had to have car towed to dealership. Was told by the dealer the next day that the engine needed to be replaced due to the timing belt. My car has been in the shop for nearly 3 weeks and my car still is not fixed even with the engine being replaced in my car. My car only has 40,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10543161, filed 2013-09, 40,000 miles“Takata recall to whom it may concern my 2011 Nissan JUKE has been having some electrical problems when I purchased the vehicle it came with a remote start two weeks in the vehicle wouldn't start with the remote start whenever I pushed the remote start it would click and wouldn't come on. It also made the two car keys I had not work and the monitor screen wouldn't turn on. I replaced the batteries on the keys and also the car and eventually disconnected the remote start ast the problem still proceeded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11202772, filed 2019-04, 100,789 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
- 10109203Mar 13, 20172011-2017 JUKE AND 2017 SENTRA; TURBOCHARGER SERVICE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with MR16DDT engine. This bulletin has been amended. The Title and APPLIED…
- 10055923Oct 1, 2015Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Certain vehicles will have the timing chain, for the engine, replaced. Model 2011-2013 juke. *pe updated 11/18/14. *pe…
- 10192478Nov 25, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped…
- 10192384Jun 10, 2014We were temporarily using an alternate part (13094-31U00) as a substitute to fill VOR & CSC part backorders.
- 10192371May 20, 2014Due to the damage of the Slack Guide Bolt (13094-EN200) during the removal procedure and the unforeseen part demand for the campaign, the slack guide bolt has been on backorder…
- 10192364May 7, 2014Nissan recently learned that a bolt that is removed (and reused) in the campaign procedure can be stripped if using a power tool, rendering it unusable. This has created a flow…
- 10192360May 5, 2014Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the engine timing chain on certain specific 2011 ? 2013 Juke vehicles.
- 10192352Apr 25, 2014Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the engine timing chain on certain specific 2011 ? 2013 Juke vehicles.
- 10058825Apr 25, 2014Nissan: check engine light will be illuminated due to deterioration of the timing change over time and will become distorted. Model 2011-13 juke.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Juke
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Juke
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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