KnownCarProblems2013 Nissan Juke Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Juke, most often about the engine (39% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Juke model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2013 Nissan Juke problems
Engine
40 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal noise emitted under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that sludge was on the motor and the timing belt separated from the engine. The technician advised that the motor and timing belt…
Timing chain broke on a 5-year-old, 72,000 car. The 2013 Nissan Juke's have a history of defective timing chain, yet Nissan would not give aid for repair of my car.
Fuel system
19 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware of a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed fuel rail washer, and it was determined that the fuel rail washer…
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…
Transmission
16 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles.
I was driving on the highway during a 1.5 hour trip. About an hour into the drive, the car started to decelerate from 75 down to 40. I pulled over to the side of the road and waited for the car to cool so that I could limp it to the dealership. I went to my local mechanic who determined the transmission had failed on…
Was driving on the highway. Car deaccelerated on its own and would not drive above 60. It was quite a surprise and could have caused an accident. The vehicle was in motion with a truck behind me.
Electrical
14 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, instrument cluster/panel, propulsion system.
Car would at times not start up again after running an errand or trip, at first we could jump start the vehicle but later it wouldn't work that way, new battery new starter, alternator replaced nothing worked finally wouldn't start at all machanic found a short in the fuse box he couldn't replace it had to be done at…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the coolant system, fuel pump, and fuel injection high-pressure pump; however, the failure recurred while driving at 55 MPH with a fuel odor coming from the air vents while the A/C was activated. The vehicle was shaking and…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
I was driving my wife's 2013 Nissan Juke which was purchased in december of 2013. I was driving the car by myself for the second time and therefore I was not accustomed to using the keyless ignition. I stopped to check the mail box approximately 100 feet on top of a small hill on the road of my condominium complex…
While parked in our driveway for more than 30 hrs, my 2013 Juke burst into flames. The fire dept did not find any evidence of arson or tampering and there was no weather occurrence to explain why it became engulfed in flames. The fire started in the engine compartment at 12:40am. Nissan has said that they examined the…
Speed control
8 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was towed to pine belt Nissan of toms river (located at 229-245 nj-37, toms river, nj) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was defective and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated to 40 MPH. The accelerator pedal was depressed in an attempt to regain speed, but it failed to function. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a hum safety…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. While the vehicle was idling, the contact heard a loud explosion. The contact noticed that the sun roof had exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The contact called Nissan of cool springs at ([phone] (212 comtide ct, franklin, tn 37067) and was provided the number to…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked outside over night and the next morning it was discovered that the glass sun roof had shattered. The contact indicated that the damaged sun roof was bowed upward after the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (newton Nissan…
Suspension
5 complaints · 5%Pulled my car out of the driveway onto the street when the left front wheel fell off and the front of the car crashed to the ground.. Had the car towed to dealer, the diagnosis-ball joint control arms and axle. 1900.00 worth of repairs. Only taken to dealer for service. Last taken to dealer feb 2020 for 4 new tires.…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle and the vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. The contact later exited the vehicle and noticed that the front driver's side tire and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Nissan Juke recalls
Electrical: switch
Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2015. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 versa sedan vehicles manufactured july 16, 2013, to january 29, 2014, 2013-2014 cube vehicles manufactured july 3, 2013, to october 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 juke vehicles manufactured july 3, 2013, to october 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on january 25, 2015. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Nissan Juke
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Juke?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (40 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); fuel system (19 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles); transmission (16 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Juke have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 1, 2015 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Nissan Juke?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Juke model year since 2000, with 103 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.