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2013 Nissan Juke
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 102 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Nissan Juke, most frequently naming the engine, fuel system and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 126 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
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | 2 | 16 |
| Oct 2015 | 3 | 19 |
| Mar 2016 | 1 | 20 |
| May 2016 | 1 | 21 |
| Jul 2016 | 1 | 22 |
| Dec 2016 | 1 | 23 |
| Jan 2017 | 2 | 25 |
| Apr 2017 | 1 | 26 |
| May 2017 | 1 | 27 |
| Jun 2017 | 1 | 28 |
| Jul 2017 | 1 | 29 |
| Sep 2017 | 1 | 30 |
| Jan 2018 | 2 | 32 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 33 |
| Mar 2018 | 1 | 34 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 35 |
| Jun 2018 | 1 | 36 |
| Jul 2018 | 2 | 38 |
| Aug 2018 | 1 | 39 |
| Sep 2018 | 3 | 42 |
| Nov 2018 | 3 | 45 |
| Jan 2019 | 1 | 46 |
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 47 |
| Mar 2019 | 2 | 49 |
| Apr 2019 | 2 | 51 |
| May 2019 | 2 | 53 |
| Jun 2019 | 4 | 57 |
| Jul 2019 | 1 | 58 |
| Aug 2019 | 3 | 61 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 62 |
| Jan 2020 | 2 | 64 |
| Feb 2020 | 1 | 65 |
| Jun 2020 | 1 | 66 |
| Jul 2020 | 3 | 69 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 70 |
| Nov 2020 | 1 | 71 |
| Dec 2020 | 2 | 73 |
| Feb 2021 | 1 | 74 |
| May 2021 | 1 | 75 |
| Aug 2021 | 1 | 76 |
| Sep 2021 | 2 | 78 |
| Jan 2022 | 2 | 80 |
| Jun 2022 | 1 | 81 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 82 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 83 |
| Sep 2022 | 2 | 85 |
| Dec 2022 | 1 | 86 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 87 |
| May 2023 | 2 | 89 |
| Jun 2023 | 1 | 90 |
| Feb 2024 | 1 | 91 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 92 |
| May 2024 | 1 | 93 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 94 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 | 96 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 97 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 98 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 101 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 102 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine4031.7%
- Fuel system1814.3%
- Powertrain (other)1612.7%
- Electrical1411.1%
- Driver assistance107.9%
- Visibility54.0%
- Suspension54.0%
- Steering43.2%
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
2 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
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle at a store, the contact noticed an abnormally strong fuel odor and fuel leakage underneath the front end of the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. While driving to the residence, the contact became aware that the fuel gauge reading was lowering quickly. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon arriving to the residence, the contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact reversed to park away from other vehicles. The contact then became aware that a fire had started underneath the hood, and the fire grew quickly. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact stated that the vehicle was significantly burned from the front end to the cabin. It was unknown whether a Fire Department report was filed. A Police report was filed. There was no injury reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact believed that the vehicle was a total loss but had not yet received confirmation from the insurance provider. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V683000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); and associated the failure with the recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11747207
- Incident
- Jun 27, 2026
- Mileage
- 138,000 mi
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a mechanic sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 71,000 and at the time of registration, but it was discovered that the mileage on the Title was 69,018.
- NHTSA ID
- 11740433
- Incident
- May 27, 2026
- Mileage
- 71,000 mi
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the timing chain was loose and caused damage to the timing case. The failure caused a three-inch gap, and engine oil was leaking onto hot parts inside the engine compartment. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,373.
- NHTSA ID
- 11734617
- Incident
- Apr 15, 2026
- Mileage
- 134,373 mi
The contact owned a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle suddenly began decelerating to approximately 40 MPH and veering off an exit. The vehicle suddenly backfired, and black smoke came from the hood and rear end. The contact pulled to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and exited the vehicle. The contact noticed something small. sparks of fire underneath the body of the vehicle. The contact called the fire department, and at that time, the vehicle had caught fire. The fire department came and extinguished the fire. The police department arrived as well. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed totaled. The fire department made a fire report. There were no injuries or medical attention needed. After the incident, the contact conducted research and found information regarding NHTSA Campaign Number 14V683000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11732313
- Incident
- Apr 17, 2026
- Mileage
- 159,000 mi
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V683000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel in the engine compartment. While the windows were in the down position, the cabin was filled with the odor of fuel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was an independent mechanic and had determined that the O-ring was damaged during the repair process. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel sensor was faulty and leaking. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11709624
- Incident
- Dec 29, 2025
- Mileage
- 29,000 mi
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Juke. The vehicle was a local dealer sale. Upon delivery of the vehicle, the odometer reading was not displayed on the instrument panel due to a faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring System; however, the Title indicated that the mileage was 83,950. After repairing the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the odometer displayed 127,000 miles. The local dealer was contacted regarding the mileage discrepancy, but no assistance was offered.
- NHTSA ID
- 11703284
- Incident
- Nov 28, 2025
- Mileage
- 127,000 mi
Odometer Fraud. The contact won an auction for the 2013 Nissan Juke on November 15th, 2025. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The contact had only placed a holding fee for the vehicle due to the mileage on the auction paperwork being different from other mileage reports for the VIN. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 115,087. The contact found on the Florida Highway Safety Motor Vehicles website, the title found that the mileage was reported as 140,000 on September 14th, 2024. The contact had not reported the odometer fraud to other agencies.
- NHTSA ID
- 11699834
- Incident
- Nov 15, 2025
- Mileage
- 140,000 mi
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain cover had failed and parts from the cover were located inside the engine oil pan. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously serviced under a Manufacturer's Extended Warranty coverage for the same failure. No additional information was available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11699222
- Incident
- Apr 13, 2025
- Mileage
- 80,000 mi
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)
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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.
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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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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.