2012 Nissan Juke Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#3 most-complained of 7 Juke years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2012 Nissan Juke has 87 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 67, ranking 3rd worst out of 7 model years. Its verdict is Caution, with Engine problems (38% of complaints) as the top issue and 4 recalls, including three fuel system recalls.
- Complaints
- 87
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 25 city / 30 hwy
Top 2012 Nissan Juke problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine33 (38%)
- Fuel System20 (23%)
- Electrical System14 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (14%)
- Other10 (11%)
- Airbags6 (7%)
- Structure & Body3 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (3%)
- Brakes2 (2%)
- Steering1 (1%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle losing power and decelerating sharply while driving at around 30 mph, with the accelerator pedal depressed but no response.
- Some drivers describe brake pedals going soft and bottoming out without resistance, leading to a collision.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including rollovers and side impacts, despite significant vehicle damage.
- Owners describe a gas or exhaust smell entering the cabin, later linked to a fuel system leak covered by recall.
- Electrical issues include intermittent no-start conditions and power door locks failing one after another.
- Some owners report SRS airbag warning lights flashing, tied to occupant sensor or control unit faults.
2012 Nissan Juke recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 14V683000Nov 28, 2014Fuel System133,592 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 12V328000Jul 12, 2012Structure & Body11,076 vehicles
Seats
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the rear seat back may not be secured, increasing the risk of injury to the rear seat occupants.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected seat back strikers, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 20, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2012 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.
2012 compared with other Juke years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Nissan Juke reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2012 Juke has a complaint index of 67, ranking 3rd worst among 7 model years, with a Caution verdict relative to other Juke years.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2012 Nissan Juke?
- Engine complaints make up 38% of reports (33 complaints), followed by Fuel System issues at 23% (20 complaints) and Electrical System problems at 16% (14 complaints).
- Does the 2012 Nissan Juke have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2012 Juke, including three related to the fuel pressure sensor and one for a rear seat back striker weld defect.
- At what mileage do 2012 Juke engine problems occur?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 65,000 for Engine-related complaints and 59,000 overall for this model year.
- How does the 2012 Juke compare to other years?
- The 2012 Juke's complaint index of 67 is lower than the 2011 (100) and 2013 (83) model years but higher than 2014 through 2017, which range from 50 down to 0.