How common are engine problems on the 2013 Nissan Juke?

NHTSA lists 43 engine-area complaints for the 2013 Juke, which is 42% of the 103 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2013 Juke engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints is 73,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Juke engine or turbocharger?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.

Are engine complaints worse in 2013 than other Juke years?

The 2013 Juke's engine share is 42% of complaints, close to 2011 (48%) and 2015 (44%), and higher than 2014 (32%) and 2016 (32%).

Do the engine problems involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these engine complaints, but 1 fire incident is listed.

2013 Nissan Juke Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 43 engine complaints for the 2013 Nissan Juke, 42% of all 103 complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 73,000. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 43; 42% of 103
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 73,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Turbochargers fail suddenly at highway speeds, sometimes with black smoke or loud unusual sounds coming from the engine bay.
Sudden loss of power or stalling occurs while driving between 50 and 70 mph, in some cases with the accelerator pedal not responding.
Timing chain failures are reported, including one case where the chain broke and damaged the engine, and another where the timing chain cover failed and shed parts into the oil pan.
Owners describe clunking or ticking noises from the engine compartment along with check engine lights and reduced acceleration.
One vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment while parked, though Nissan's inspection found no clear cause.

When 2013 Nissan Juke engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 14, 2015, latest Apr 29, 2026.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Apr 2026; peak Jun 2019 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Nissan Juke

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Juke model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201173 (48%)
201233 (38%)
201343 (42%)
201419 (32%)
201515 (44%)
20169 (32%)
20177 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2013 Nissan Juke?: NHTSA lists 43 engine-area complaints for the 2013 Juke, which is 42% of the 103 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2013 Juke engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints is 73,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Juke engine or turbocharger?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
Are engine complaints worse in 2013 than other Juke years?: The 2013 Juke's engine share is 42% of complaints, close to 2011 (48%) and 2015 (44%), and higher than 2014 (32%) and 2016 (32%).
Do the engine problems involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these engine complaints, but 1 fire incident is listed.