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2013 Nissan Juke Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2013 Nissan Juke, 16% of its 103 total complaints for the year. Owners typically report sudden power loss and failure to accelerate at highway speed, with a median failure mileage of 78,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
16
16% of 103
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
78,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly decelerates on the highway, dropping from around 75 mph down to 40 mph, with no response when the accelerator is pressed.
  • RPMs surge while road speed drops, sometimes occurring with cruise control engaged.
  • Transmission hesitates or produces a loud noise when shifting into reverse, occasionally with the CVT warning light on.
  • Clutch wears out at low mileage, causing the car to shift in and out of gear and surge while driving.
  • Loss of power reported after extended highway driving or after the A/C has been running, with the car stalling when slowing down.
  • Independent mechanics and dealers diagnose the transmission as faulty or needing full replacement, in some cases along with the engine.

When 2013 Nissan Juke transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 15, 2014, latest May 30, 2023.

2013 Nissan Juke transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2014Apr 2017Jun 2018Sep 2018Mar 2019Jul 2019Jul 2020Sep 2022
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to May 2023; peak Aug 2014 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Nissan Juke

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Juke model year

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

  1. 201118 (12%)
  2. 201212 (14%)
  3. 201316 (16%)
  4. 201411 (19%)
  5. 20158 (24%)
  6. 20169 (32%)
  7. 20171 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2013 Nissan Juke?
NHTSA lists 16 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2013 Juke, which is 16% of the 103 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Juke transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain issue.
At what mileage do 2013 Juke transmission problems usually start?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 78,000 miles.
What do owners describe when the transmission fails?
Owners commonly describe sudden loss of power or deceleration at highway speeds, the vehicle failing to accelerate when the pedal is pressed, and RPM surges without matching speed increase.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2013 Juke.

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.