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2013 Nissan Juke Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

83/100

#2 most-complained of 7 Juke years

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

The 2013 Nissan Juke ranks 2nd-worst out of 7 model years, with a Complaint Index of 83 and 103 NHTSA complaints. Engine problems dominate at 42% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 73,000. Two recalls cover the fuel system and electrical start/stop switch.

Complaints
103
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
4 / 5
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
27
25 city / 30 hwy

Top 2013 Nissan Juke problems

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

  1. Engine43 (42%)
  2. Fuel System19 (18%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain16 (16%)
  4. Electrical System15 (15%)
  5. Other11 (11%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (6%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers5 (5%)
  8. Steering4 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body4 (4%)
  10. Brakes3 (3%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report the engine losing power or stalling suddenly during normal driving, with dealers citing turbo failure and debris damage.
  • Others describe a defective timing chain requiring full engine replacement after the vehicle stalled without warning.
  • Fuel system complaints include strong fuel odor with visible leakage underneath the front end and a rapidly dropping fuel gauge reading.
  • One driver reported sudden deceleration, backfiring, and black smoke from the hood and rear while driving on the highway.
  • Electrical system complaints include smoke coming from the dashboard traced to the body control module during a routine service visit.
  • A wheel rim reportedly fractured while driving at low speed, causing loss of steering control and a crash into a parked vehicle.
2013 Nissan Juke complaints: complaints filed per quarter122013 Q22015 Q22016 Q42018 Q32020 Q22022 Q12024 Q2
130 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (12).

2013 Nissan Juke recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 15V418000Jul 1, 2015Electrical System14,595 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition:switch

    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.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. 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.

2013 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.

2013 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
2014Caution5059227
2015Good3334128

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Nissan Juke reliable?
Relative to other Juke model years, the 2013 ranks 2nd-worst out of 7, with a Complaint Index of 83 and 103 NHTSA complaints, most tied to the engine.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Juke?
Engine issues account for 42% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 73,000, followed by fuel system problems at 18% and transmission/powertrain issues at 16%.
Does the 2013 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2013 Juke: one for a fuel pressure sensor re-torque in the fuel system, and one involving the electrical start/stop switch housing.
How does the 2013 Juke compare to other model years?
The 2013 Juke has a Complaint Index of 83, worse than 2012 (67), 2014 (50), 2015 (33), 2016 (17), and 2017 (0), but better than 2011 (100).
Are there fire or crash risks reported for the 2013 Nissan Juke?
NHTSA data lists 5 fires, 4 crashes, and 4 injuries reported for the 2013 Juke, with no deaths recorded.

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.