2012 Nissan Juke Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Juke.

20112013
Complaints
109
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2012 Nissan Juke Problems

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

#129 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:76,644 mi
#215 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:64,054 mi
#314 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:32,075 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Juke.

Engine Problems
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,644
Fuel System
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,054
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,075
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,456
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
57,205
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,626
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,000
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Nissan Juke

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~273,328 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.

14V683000Gasoline Fuel System
~133,592 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

12V328000Seats
~11,076 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JUKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH MAY 26, 2012. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE WELD PENETRATION, THE REAR SEAT BACK STRIKER MAY PARTIALLY SEPARATE IN A CRASH.

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.

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2012 Nissan Juke — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Nissan Juke reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Nissan Juke has 109 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan Juke?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (29 complaints, avg 76,644 mi); Fuel System (15 complaints, avg 64,054 mi); Electrical Faults (14 complaints, avg 32,075 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 2012 Nissan Juke?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,588 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2012 Nissan Juke?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Nissan Juke include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 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 2012 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 273,328 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 2012 Nissan Juke?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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