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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2011 Nissan Juke Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
12%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
78,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Nissan Juke, 12% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I brought my 2011 Nissan JUKE in for the the recent fuel sensor recall only to find out that my timing chain needs to be replaced as well. It appears that I have been driving my car for the last few years with a bad timing chain. My timing chain issue was apparently not part of the 2011-2013 nissian JUKE service campaign despite this being a 2011 Nissan JUKE.”

NHTSA complaint #11084844, filed 2018-04, 92,000 miles

“Recently my 2011 Nissan JUKE after running on interstate or going above 55 for short period of time loses all power. I almost was in wreck on oct 5 2019. I went from 70mph to 5. Once car rested I rerouted onto side rosds home. Now I'm unable to drive my car on interstate or highway . What I have read is safety issue with cooling of the transmission. Now I'm writing you to please help me with my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11269300, filed 2019-10, 157,000 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

“My JUKE caught on fire this morning! It only has 32,400 miles on it and I am left with no car and little interest from Nissan. I did smell gas but did not think much of it. My son is on dialysis 3 days a week and at first the corporation told me I would be reimbursed for a rental car for three days but before the call concluded they changed their mind telling me it was pending decision. There is a recall on the 2011-2012 JUKE fuel injected engine due to fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire, that I was not notified of. …”

NHTSA complaint #10566359, filed 2014-02, 32,500 miles

“I took my car in to a local Nissan dealership for a recall on a fuel sensor and gasket(s) and I had a rattling noise I asked them to look into while they had the car. They informed me that the timing chain was loose and needed to be replaced at $2100. The car has lost half of its value in less then 2 years of owning it and I didn't even buy it brand new (had less the 7,000 miles on it). I have gone back and forth with a manager at nissanusa who is offering to help out with paying $400 of the bill. I have seen where this is a common problem with the 2011 JUKE and really needs to be a recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10562900, filed 2014-02, 64,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201717%
2016932%
2015824%
20141119%
20131616%
20121214%
20111812%

Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Juke

Engine
65 complaintsFuel system
45 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology