The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact received notice of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving up hills, mostly at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that on other occasions when gas was added to the vehicle and the vehicle began driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The contact added that on several occasions while parked, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer after being notified of the recall associated with the vehicle to have the recall repaired, but the dealer stated that they did not have the right tools to make the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 2011 Nissan Juke problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine69
- Fuel system45
- Transmission18
- Electrical15
- Visibility9
- Acceleration7
- Body6
- Airbags5
- Steering5
- Suspension3
- Wheels3
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Nissan Juke
Stalling 23Engine failure 18Fuel smell 16Check engine light 13Loss of power 12Fuel leak 10Wipers 7Won't start 5
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 18V156000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 12V069000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 11V583000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Nissan Juke 126
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (drift) and/or steering wheel off-center
2011 Nissan Juke fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 24-27 | 30-32 | 27-29 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | AWD | 25 | 29 | 27 |
What 2011 Nissan Juke owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could be related to a turbo charger failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 135,194.
My 2011 nissan juke has approximately 118,000 miles and I've ran out of gas several times even when it said there was 88 miles left in the tank and the traction control light won't go off it stays on constantly along with the check engine light and tire pressure warning light and its making a squealing noise and its losing power I've only had it a year I know they have been recalled for certain reasons but I'm not sure if this car has been fixed or not i can't afford to get it fixed due to health and medical bills including hospital bills from when my wife passed away I'm finding several issues people have had with the jukes why isnt nissan extending the recalls because for people who buy them from private people dont know if the car has been recalled or fixed its very unsafe I've lost power while driving at 45 miles an hour because it ran out of gas even when it displayed 88 miles left my car needs fixed and its expensive I had to replace the ball joint and was told it was going to be almost 700$ or it wouldn't pass inspection this car has turned into a money pit i can't even resell it i need help getting it fixed please
Engine Failure and Exhaust issue.
I bought this car late 2019, from a used dealership. I was on the freeway on my way back from a 1 1/2 hr drive. And the car suddenly stopped accelerating.! I would push down on the gas petal and nothing. Freeway with traffic. It was so scary! The cars behind me almost hit me! I managed to put on my hazards lights on and pulled over. Then waited a while, and then turned it back on and it worked. Then it happened again. An so on until I made it back home, my 1 hour drive turn into 3hrs because I kept pulling over., until I got into the nearest town to a autozone to check it. Because the engine light turn on, they were able to give me some codes regarding the issue. Apparently it has something to do with the ●power train system. Cvt. Torque converter. Im not to sure what is that. It happened on the freeway, and I was terrified! Its also important to mention that just one month ago I payed around $700 to fix the suspension, and cv joints, not sure the name of the problem it had. But it was something that kept eating my tires out.! I kept buying new and used tires, I even took it to get it aligned. But it kept eating my tires up, then in a tireshop they told me to take it to a mechanic because it seem that something was very bad. Because the tires they wouldn't last, I took it to a mechanic and he said that I was in danger because the cv joints (I think that is what he said) were almost about to fall off.! Because they were damaged and thats was another issue I had with this car. ●the tire pressure light keeps turning on and off, even when it doesn't needs air. ●and the traction light turns on like in a flashing way, and the car moves and gets out of control side to side. It seems like the car is posses or something it does his own thing it get out of my control. I just stopped driving for now. I'm terrified to drive it! What can I do?
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the master sensor needed to be replaced. The part was replaced twice with an OEM and an aftermarket part however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact was informed by the dealer that the database showed no information and the dealer declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Transmission has a problem with overheating on any trip longer than an hour, leading to the car going into limp mode and being unable to maintain speeds and/or climb any high % grade. This has happened to me multiple times, leading to an immediate loss of power and the need to pull over and park on mountain roads to avoid rolling backwards. This is a known issue on juke forums, and nissan themselves have code read countless cars with the CVT transmission being the issue.
The timing chain rattled, wearing a hole in the timing cover causing oil leak. After driving my car and parking it, all of the oil leaked out on to the ground. When trying to drive the car, even before the oil leak, the car would completely shut off whenever I would slow down, including in the middle of intersections. After taking it to a mechanic, they told me that the timing chain had worn a hole in the timing cover, and a Nissan dealership service shop told me that I would need to get the engine replaced. Even before all of the oil leaked out, I was put in great danger not knowing when my car would shut off when driving it and slowing down. At one point, the service engine soon light came on, but it went away and the car drove like normal for a period before the oil leaked out. I was never informed about any recalls or service notices when I bought the car or when getting it routinely serviced.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that on various occasions while driving at various speeds, a rattling noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed the recall repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). After retrieving the vehicle, the odor of fuel was still present. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000. The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed, there was still a fuel leak coming from the same part that they had replaced.
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Is the 2011 Nissan Juke reliable?
Owners have filed 153 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Juke, 2.6 times a typical Juke model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2011 Nissan Juke year score?
The 2011 Nissan Juke scores 40 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Juke: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Nissan Juke?
Engine and cooling, with 69 complaints, typically around 68,354 miles. Next is fuel system (45).
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Juke have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and engine and engine cooling.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Juke get?
Official estimates for the 2011 Nissan Juke range from 27 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 24-27 city and 30-32 highway.
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