2013 Nissan Juke Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 39%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Nissan Juke, 39% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 80 MPH on the highway, I was unable to maintain speed. I suddenly lost abilities to control my speed. I proceeded to pull over and shut the car off. Restarted minutes later with no warning lights present. This happened several times getting the car to a rest stop. I believe it's the torque converter in the transmission that maybe the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11221880, filed 2019-06, 82,762 miles“I have a timing belt noise that my mechanic says is from a manufacturing issue. Nissan refuses to comp a diagnostic at the dealership. I should not have to pay for a diagnostic or the repair if it is manufacturing, which my research tells me it probably is. Nissan customer service hung up on me.”
NHTSA complaint #11221739, filed 2019-06, 64,000 miles“I am a frustrated owner of a 2013 Nissan JUKE sl. I am the first and only owner. At about 20k miles, I took the car in for its regularly scheduled maintenance and complained that the vehicle was noises while driving on the highway. I was given, what I know now to be the textbook response, 'I'm sorry we drove the car and could not duplicate the issue you're complaining about'. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005818, filed 2017-07, 50,000 miles“My 2013 JUKE sl broke down while I was driving. The car slowed down and then came to a stop and wouldn't start. It was towed to a Nissan service dealership. They found that the engine timing chain broke and damaged my engine. I waited weeks to hear back from Nissan corporate office. They will do nothing. I bought the car brand new and doesn't have 60,000 miles on it. The Nissan dealership will give me 500.00 for trade in. 2011-2013 jukes have had this faulty timing chain. I can't believe Nissan won't do anything for me.”
NHTSA complaint #11342621, filed 2020-07, 45,000 miles“The vehicle started loosing power and stalling very often during normal driving in the city. Took it to the Nissan dealership and they said the turbo went out and debris was sucked into the engine causing damage. Now they say we need an engine, $6000 for a used one or $14,000 for a new one, on a vehicle we still own $7400. That's insane and it's the second time something like this happens to us with a Nissan engine, a very similar thing happened with our 2005 pathfinder, had to put a used engine on that one too. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217704, filed 2019-06, 10 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 2013 Nissan Juke
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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