FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2012 Nissan Juke
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 87 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Nissan Juke, most frequently naming the engine, fuel system and electrical categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 121 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | 1 | 5 |
| Jan 2014 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb 2014 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr 2014 | 1 | 8 |
| May 2014 | 1 | 9 |
| Sep 2014 | 1 | 10 |
| Nov 2014 | 1 | 11 |
| Jan 2015 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb 2015 | 1 | 13 |
| Mar 2015 | 1 | 14 |
| Apr 2015 | 1 | 15 |
| Jun 2015 | 4 | 19 |
| Jul 2015 | 1 | 20 |
| Oct 2015 | 1 | 21 |
| Nov 2015 | 1 | 22 |
| Dec 2015 | 1 | 23 |
| Feb 2016 | 3 | 26 |
| Mar 2016 | 1 | 27 |
| Apr 2016 | 1 | 28 |
| Jun 2016 | 1 | 29 |
| Jul 2016 | 2 | 31 |
| Oct 2016 | 1 | 32 |
| Jan 2017 | 1 | 33 |
| Sep 2017 | 1 | 34 |
| Oct 2017 | 1 | 35 |
| Dec 2017 | 1 | 36 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 37 |
| Mar 2018 | 3 | 40 |
| Jun 2018 | 3 | 43 |
| Jul 2018 | 3 | 46 |
| Aug 2018 | 1 | 47 |
| Sep 2018 | 1 | 48 |
| Nov 2018 | 1 | 49 |
| Dec 2018 | 2 | 51 |
| Jan 2019 | 1 | 52 |
| Feb 2019 | 3 | 55 |
| Mar 2019 | 1 | 56 |
| Apr 2019 | 1 | 57 |
| Jun 2019 | 2 | 59 |
| Jul 2019 | 1 | 60 |
| Sep 2019 | 2 | 62 |
| Oct 2019 | 1 | 63 |
| Jan 2020 | 1 | 64 |
| Apr 2020 | 1 | 65 |
| Jun 2020 | 1 | 66 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 67 |
| Oct 2020 | 1 | 68 |
| Feb 2021 | 1 | 69 |
| Oct 2021 | 1 | 70 |
| May 2022 | 3 | 73 |
| Jun 2022 | 2 | 75 |
| Oct 2022 | 1 | 76 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 77 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 78 |
| Sep 2023 | 2 | 80 |
| Dec 2023 | 3 | 83 |
| Jun 2024 | 1 | 84 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 85 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 86 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 87 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine3131.3%
- Fuel system2020.2%
- Electrical1414.1%
- Powertrain (other)1111.1%
- Airbags66.1%
- Driver assistance66.1%
- Interior & seats22.0%
- Brakes22.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
4 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SEATS
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 5 MPH. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but recurred at various speeds. The vehicle was towed to two different independent mechanics who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11695304
- Incident
- Jun 23, 2025
- Mileage
- 75,000 mi
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while attempting the start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended twice, and then the vehicle turned off independently after the third attempt. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with fuel pressure sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V683000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 106,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11679099
- Incident
- Aug 4, 2025
- Mileage
- 106,000 mi
It jump time I see that they had issue before I brought it that they replace timming chain before seem that the chain stretched cause it to lose oil flooding out on chain cause it to Jump time this is how much they said it would cost me
- NHTSA ID
- 11671542
- Incident
- Mar 4, 2025
SRS AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY. STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO (MARCH 2024) TOOK CAR TO REPAIR SHOP, STATED OCS CONTROL UNIT AND PASSENGER OCCUPANT SENSORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A NISSAN DEALER FOR 2ND OPINION. STATED TODAY THEY WILL REPLACE OCS CONTROL UNIT & PASSENGER OCCUPANT SENSORS. IS THIS SOMETHING THAT COULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL EVENT?
- NHTSA ID
- 11593387
- Incident
- Mar 2, 2024
I have a 2012 Nissan Juke and every one of the door lock actuators has had to be replaced. The problems started early on, but the door locks intermittently fail when using the key fob or external door button. Using the internal door lock button is more likely to work even when the key fob and external button fail. Because the failures are intermittent, it is hard to get this diagnosed and replaced at the dealerships. I have had to take the car to the dealership many times, pay a $200 diagnostic fee and then sometimes they replace the door actuator and sometimes do not. Over the past 4 years I have replaced 3 of 4 door actuators and will be replacing the 4th door actuator now. I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs regarding the issue, as it is a known issue, but they refused to assist because the car is no longer under warranty.
- NHTSA ID
- 11558564
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2019
Timing chain needs replacement however the timing chain was already replaced in 2014 under Nissan recall NTB14-030c campaign P4213. This car has 54,000 miles on it and has been serviced at Nissan dealerships according to the Nissan service schedule. There is no reason for this part to need replacing again after so few miles unless the Nissan part was bad, there is an underlying manufacturing issue with the vehicle or the recall replacement was done incorrectly. Nissan Consumer Affairs refuses to assist because the car is out of warranty.
- NHTSA ID
- 11558555
- Incident
- Dec 1, 2023
The car smelling of burning and is not safe to drive.
- NHTSA ID
- 11558081
- Incident
- Nov 17, 2023
Sept 2022 i bought my 2012 Nissan Juke from Jeff Wyler’s Nissan King AutoMall. April 23 the left, lower ball joint/axle (drivers side) broke. Needed fixed. Almost $2,000. I specifically asked them to check right sided ball joint/axle. Oh it’s fine. We checked it out and it’s all good. Less than 3 months later-the right sided axle and ball joint broke. It only took over 6 weeks and 3 different places (discount tires, tire discounters and Jeff Wyler’s dealership) to figure out what was wrong with my vehicle at this time. This time it cost me more (but since jeff wylers mechanics fix things and then jack up the price by $800) it actually cost me $1550 to fix it this time.I could have died. On both occasions and now it feels like the backend of my juke is shaking apart. I’m scared to death to drive my vehicle and I’ve told Jeff Wyler I think they sold me an unsafe vehicle and I am now terrified to drive it. But it’s the only car we have in our family and I can’t afford to buy another one. You have no idea as to how terrified I am to drive my car now; especially with that rear end shaking. omg! I’ve never owned a Nissan before and this is my last I have also asked Jeff Wyler’s dealership-wouldn’t this have been caught on their inspection of selling a used car? Wouldn’t the mechanic in April seen signs/symptoms of stress on the right sided ball joint when they looked at it when they fixed the left side? How do things like this get missed? & put MY LIFE IN DANGER as well as every other person on the roads while I drove with broken axles and ball joints? How can they sell vehicles that are not safe? omg! You cannot comprehend the terrified feeling along with anxiety/nausea and just pure terror of driving a vehicle that shakes still and where I’ve had to fix 2 separate massive breakages in the driveway mechanics or frame (idk. The 2nd time it happened; I thought its a bad tire). I am now more religious and spiritual because of this. I now pray several times daily
- NHTSA ID
- 11546294
- Incident
- Apr 12, 2023
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
AIR BAGS
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
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Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.