2011 Nissan Juke: engine failure

Filed Jan 3, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

Engine Failure and Exhaust issue.

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Engine · 121,000 miles · NV

I have a 2011 nissan juke. There was a timing chain recall on all 2011-2014 nissan jukes. I was not notified of any recalls. When my timing chain broke, I was told by henderson nissan in nevada that the valves were damaged because of the defective timing chain. A rep from nissan's corporate office told me that my VIN number does not fall into the recall category for the defective timing chain so they did not want to pay for the $9,000 for a new engine. There is a class action lawsuit in california in regards to the timing chain.

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Engine · 57,000 miles · MO

I bought my 2011 nissan juke brand new. It has just over 57,000 miles. While driving I was about to enter the highway when the engine just shut off. No warning lights came on before the vehicle shut off. I had the vehicle towed to a nissan dealer and was told it jumped timing and a new engine was needed. I've kept up with all the maintenance and have all my receipts. I had the timing chain replaced during a service campaign in 2014. I contacted nissan consumer affairs and after 3 days I was informed they would cover 70% of the repairs. Which means my portion is just over $3,300. I believe this should be covered 100% as this is a safety issue with many other experiencing the same. I hate to think what would have happened if I had made it on to the highway. Nissan is well aware of this issue and should do more to rectify it.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 120,000 miles · GA

The timing belt along with other associated cranks and pulleys, are damaged. The car has been kept current with all maintenance and out of the blue the timing chain mechanism begins to fail. This is extremely dangerous to drive with engine failure looming around every corner, and the repair costs on something that should last is sky high. When this happened the first time, the car was stationary and I noticed the sound upon start up of the vehicle.

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Engine · 65,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a rattling noise was heard coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing belt was damaged and a new engine was needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (nissan of mckinney, 3800 s. Central expressway, mckinney, texas 75070) where it was confirmed that the timing belt was damaged and a new engine was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Engine · 55,000 miles · NY

Traveling in 65 MPH am highway commuter traffic, vehicle lost power/speed. Could not go beyond 40 MPH on hills inclines. Car stalled at light. Mechanic said turbo booster failure. Subsequently towed to dealership. Dealership said engine failure due to malfunction of turbo booster but will not replace turbo without a full engine replacement. Then, claimed engine damage due to lack of oil, though oil was replaced 5 days prior. According to nissan n.a. This particular VIN has had 5 recalls in 1.5 years since its manufacture. These include engine air inlet tube performed in 02/09/2012 which leads to malfunction of turbo booster. "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. Consequence:if the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall while the engine is idling without warning, increasing the risk of a crash." also replaced in this vehicle were the ECM reprogramming, front door latch, fuel rail pressure censor and the timing change. All in less that 1.5 yrs of its manufacture. Vehicle is rendered inoperable. Owner without transportation.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 40,000 miles · OR

I have a 2011 nissan juke ( purchased brand new) when driving home from work the car started to idle weird and then just died in the middle of the road. Thank god I wasn't hit by anyone or in a major accident. Towed it a to nissan dealership where there told me the timing chain belt broke and had to be replaced. The dealership called me the next morning stating that nissan was aware of the timing chain issue and that they were issuing a recall for this very problem, so there would be no cost to me. After a week of my car being at the nissan dealership, they called and said the car was repaired and good to go! I picked the car up and attempted to drive home but never made it out of the parking lot! Juke did the same exact thing it did when I originally had it towed in! The juke went back into the shop that night. Next morning the service manager from nissan calls to tell me that due to the timing chain issue metal shaving have now gotten into my engine causing damage to the point that the entire engine has to be replaced! Since it was due to the recall, it will be of no cost to me...however nissan cannot guarantee that the new engine won't have the same issues?!!? Are you kidding me? And this is not the first issue with this juke! First month I had it the entire rear differential had to be replaced! I also had to replace the alternator after it failed.....plus numerous battery issues, and the car is less than 3 years old! After further research I found out there is a class action law suit against nissan right now as they were aware of these issues and did nothing about it! How is that possible? Or legal? Come on, nissan! Get it together. Safety should be your #1 priority....but apparently concealing potentially life threatening recalls is more important. To say the least, I will never, ever, buy another nissan, and neither should you or anyone you care about.

Filed May 1, 2014 · Engine · 61,000 miles · CA

My car developed a ticking sound, upon research and having a mechanic looked at it, the timing chain needs to be replace, being that this car was purchased brand new only 3 years, it should not already developed such a major issue. If the timing chain snaps the car will shut off most likely require a engine replacement. This is especially dangerous in highways and roads while driving.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Engine · 28,000 miles · PA

My 2011 nissan juke has 28,000 miles on it. About two weeks ago I start to hear this rattle noise coming from my engine. I make an appt to find out about this noise and for my state inspection to be done. Well, a few days before my appt my juke completely stalled on me while driving around 40-45mph on a busy two lane road. I almost got rear-ended but luckily they stopped just in time. I didn't have any warning lights come on at all. It just stopped! I get it towed to my dealership and find out I need a brand new engine ($9,050) because my timing chain broke and ripped my engine apart. I go online and find out that nissan has a class action lawsuit against them right now for timing chain issues, but they refuse to issue a recall. Even more research is done and I'm beyond mad at this point. Now nissan tells me that they won't cover it with my 5yr/60,000 mile powertrain warranty because I can't produce 8-9 service records of oil changes and "sludge" is what broke my engine at 28,000. Just doing some math, for me to even have 8-9 service records means I would have needed to change my oil (at the dealership they said) about every 3 months!!!! So now I'm stuck with a 2011 piece of junk and they want me to pay over $9,000 even though they are well aware of the timing chain issue and it was the faulty timing chain that broke and ripped apart my engine. But because I can't provide 8-9 service records (which is crazy) they get off scott-free! I've been ripped off completely and sold a lemon. This is so unfair!!!! I will be joining that class action lawsuit!

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Engine · 54,000 miles · TN

My juke began to have a ticking/clicking sound in the motor which sounded worse with acceleration. I took it to a dealer and they first told me it was the exhaust, then later told me it is timing chain and damage to motor done which would require replacement motor but approval from a district manager was needed prior to proceeding on the warranty work. Although still under warranty and able to show receipts for service dates, they told me they may void my warranty for not having a nissan brand oil filter on the juke. I called to check ion my engine replacement the next day and was told they were waiting on parts and that the tensioner broke off and the timing chain was rubbing the motor but they will replace worn parts instead of entire motor and that the rubbing on the motor would not alter the functioning of the motor. One week later, still waiting on my car and paying for a daily rental. This is my 8th nissan owned. And the second to have engine problems (2006 altima with blown engine at 147,000 miles). Purchased juke october 2010 and it is driven only by myself and at speeds less than 65mph most days. There is an obvious flaw in the design of these timing chains and components which hold it all together. Still owe 11,000 on my juke and am worried about the future reliability and safety for my travels in it.

Filed Apr 12, 2014 · Engine · 63,000 miles · IL

I was driving out of my neighborhood as usual when my car suddenly lost power going uphill at 25 MPH. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership a week later and they said the engine had to be replaced because of a timing chain failure. At first I thought it might have been a strange incident since there weren't many other jukes with the mileage I had on mine. I was barely 2 years into my car loan and already had to dish out $7k for a new engine. I opted out of having the car repaired so last year and had to buy another car for work. I had a 4 year loan on the car and half of that period the car will have been the car sitting dead in the garage.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 64,000 miles · TN

I took my car in to a local nissan dealership for a recall on a fuel sensor and gasket(s) and I had a rattling noise I asked them to look into while they had the car. They informed me that the timing chain was loose and needed to be replaced at $2100. The car has lost half of its value in less then 2 years of owning it and I didn't even buy it brand new (had less the 7,000 miles on it). I have gone back and forth with a manager at nissanusa who is offering to help out with paying $400 of the bill. I have seen where this is a common problem with the 2011 juke and really needs to be a recall. Nissan has paid for new engines when the chain broke, leaving people stranded. They pay for a new engine (not the labor) with a 1 year /12,000 mile warranty, but will not put out a recall on the timing chain! I called and got an estimate for the repair from a different nissan dealership who quoted me quite a bit less then the $2100 and I asked if nissan was willing to give the $400 towards the repair at that location and they refused. I now have oil spewing all over from a cracked timing chain cover. The car is not drivable and I do not have $2100 plus the cost of a new cover now, especially when I'm upside down by $5,000. This truly is the worst car ever.