2011 Nissan Juke Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Juke.

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Complaints
201
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2011 Nissan Juke Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#165 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:78,862 mi
Fires:1
#230 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:64,382 mi
Crash-related:1
#318 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:80,260 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Nissan Juke.

Engine Problems
65
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,862
Fuel System
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
64,382
Transmission / Drivetrain
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,260
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,937
Gasoline Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,207
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,333
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,820
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
41,831
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,403
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,000
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Nissan Juke

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~156,954 vehicles.

18V156000Gasoline Fuel System
~49,385 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V-069. During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.

12V069000Gasoline Fuel System
~79,275 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JUKE, INFINITI QX AND INFINITI M VEHICLES. THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY LOOSEN DUE TO HEAT AND VIBRATION CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK.

11V583000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
~28,294 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NISSAN JUKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 9, 2010, THROUGH MAY 12, 2011. THE TURBOCHARGER BOOST SENSOR BRACKET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE AIR INLET TUBE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WELD.

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2011 Nissan Juke — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Nissan Juke reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2011 Nissan Juke has 201 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 65 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Nissan Juke?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (65 complaints, avg 78,862 mi); Fuel System (30 complaints, avg 64,382 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (18 complaints, avg 80,260 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Nissan Juke?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,882 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Nissan Juke?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Nissan Juke include 4 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 156,954 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Nissan Juke?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Juke reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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