2012 Nissan Juke Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 33%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Nissan Juke, 33% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Im driving home from work and I stopped at a light while waiting the car jerks and service engine light comes on so I check oil which it did need a oil change so after getti h the oil change I notice my acceleration was slow and the car started making like a you car sound so I take my foot off the gas and press again and it started to pick up speed out still slowly”
NHTSA complaint #11297900, filed 2020-01, 141,256 miles“My Nissan JUKE shut off when I slowed down to a complete stop after getting off the highway. It sounds horrible when I turn the car on. Like a clicking sound. On youtube I looked up the timing belt issues with the Nissan JUKE and it was the exact same sound. But there was only a recall on the v8 Nissan JUKE so I couldn't get it in to the dealership. It also slows down when I go up to 60 to 70 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11204466, filed 2019-04, 100,000 miles“While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. I pulled off the road and parked the vehicle. Before turning off the vehicle, I heard an abnormal noise. My vehicle had started to struggle with losing speed/power while on the highway driving 55 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11232906, filed 2019-07, 30,000 miles“Cvt - rapid loss of power (85 to 50 almost immediately) while on the freeway. Almost rear ended due to continued loss of speed while trying to get off the freeway to the side of the road. Had to sit on the side of the road for more than 30 minutes for the vehicle to cool down before I could resume my trip. Service engine soon light also came on.”
NHTSA complaint #10915600, filed 2016-10, 82,500 miles“I arrived at an out of town destination to find I had oil covering the motor. Mechanic stated there was a 2 gash in the front cover of the timing chain, which was coming from the inside out. Google search revealed there was a previous recall for the same issue but when I contacted Nissan, they said my vehicle was manufactured at a different plant and was not covered under recall. Mechanic fixed the vehicle and stated the issue was definitely a manufacturer's defect and was not caused by wear or negligence.”
NHTSA complaint #11155752, filed 2018-12, 63,000 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…
- 10119282Nov 28, 2016NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and…
- 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.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Juke
20 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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