YearToAvoid

2011 Nissan Juke Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 7 Juke years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2011 Nissan Juke ranks worst of 7 model years, with 153 complaints and a complaint index of 100. Engine issues account for 48% of complaints, followed by fuel system problems at 29%, and NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this year.

Complaints
153
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
4 / 2
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
27
25 city / 30 hwy

Top 2011 Nissan Juke problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine73 (48%)
  2. Fuel System45 (29%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain18 (12%)
  4. Electrical System15 (10%)
  5. Other14 (9%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers9 (6%)
  7. Structure & Body6 (4%)
  8. Airbags5 (3%)
  9. Steering5 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (3%)

What owners report

  • Engine stalls without warning at low speeds, sometimes traced to the air flow meter detaching from the inlet tube.
  • Vehicles have caught fire near the engine bay, with owners noticing a burning smell coming through the vents before failure.
  • Fuel system failures include the tank losing fuel unexpectedly or the engine cutting out completely while driving, sometimes leading to a rear-end collision.
  • Airbags have deployed unexpectedly at very low speeds, causing the driver to lose control and crash.
  • Front suspension components, including ball joints, have detached from the frame after a loud pop from underneath the vehicle.
  • Windshield wipers cannot be raised without peeling paint from the hood, making it hard to clear the windshield in winter conditions.
2011 Nissan Juke complaints: complaints filed per quarter132011 Q12012 Q32014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22021 Q42026 Q1
196 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2013 Q4 (13).

2011 Nissan Juke recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V156000Mar 7, 2018Fuel System49,385 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline

    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.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

  2. NHTSA 12V069000Feb 24, 2012Fuel System79,275 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline

    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.

    Risk: Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  3. NHTSA 11V583000Dec 8, 2011Engine28,294 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger

    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.

    Risk: If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall while the engine is idling without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the lot number on the air inlet tube and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 9, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2011 Nissan Juke fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2011 compared with other Juke years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Avoid100153327
2012Caution6787427
2013Avoid83103227

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Nissan Juke reliable?
Compared to other Juke model years, the 2011 is the worst, ranking 1st of 7 years with a complaint index of 100 and 153 total complaints. NHTSA data shows engine problems make up 48% of those complaints.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Juke?
Engine issues are the top problem area, making up 48% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 70,000. Fuel system problems follow at 29% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 59,379.
Does the 2011 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Juke: two involving the fuel pressure sensor and one involving a turbocharger boost sensor bracket that can separate due to a defective weld. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2011 Juke compare to later model years?
Complaint counts and complaint index drop steadily in later years, from 87 complaints in 2012 down to 14 in 2017, with 2016 and 2017 rated Best among the 7 years covered.
What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Nissan Juke?
The 2011 Juke gets 27 mpg combined (25 city / 30 highway) per EPA data, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.