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2011 Nissan Juke: engine stalls while driving

23 of the 153 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Juke describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints
23
of this car's complaints
15%
typical mileage
71,000
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

What owners say

Filed Jun 4, 2026 · Fuel system · VA

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.

Filed Feb 6, 2021 · Engine · 119,000 miles · TX

Second failure of timing chain and front cover after initial repair under campaign p4213. Failure is of exact same parts replaced under campaign, but nissan is refusing to assist in any way with a second repair. Failure of these parts causes a massive oil dump, stalling of vehicle, and further damage if driven. Car stalled while turning into a gas station and dumped all oil.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Engine · 106,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal ticking noise coming from the vehicle. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to vaden nissan of hilton head (200 fording island rd, bluffton, sc 29910, (843) 836-6800) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 35378015. The manufacturer offered to pay sixty percent of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving, the vehicle idled roughly, stalled, and there was excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine timing was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. North woods nissan (2039 susquehanna trail, hummels wharf, pa) and the manufacturer were notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NM · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated. The driver attempted to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and it stalled without warning. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor coming through the vents from the engine. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle while in traffic, but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to melloy nissan (located at 7707 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87110, (505) 545-6420), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 45,300 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The tow truck driver inspected the vehicle and indicated that the timing chain may be the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,300.

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 105,000 miles · UT

It stalls out if 80 MPH is reached and will not accelerate again unless the motor is turned off and back on. Now it is more frequent and at any speed. Plus the gas consumption is half what it usually would be.

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,865 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the turbo fields were damaged, which caused oil to enter the intake. The mechanic also stated that the turbocharger needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer (fort wayne nissan, 260‑484‑9500) was called to schedule a repair appointment for the failure and to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v156000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,865.

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 Jan 2, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stopped and stalled without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane where it was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to burleson nissan (300 n burleson blvd, burleson, tx 76028) where it was diagnosed that the turbo failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Engine · 84,454 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle shook violently and the engine stalled. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart, but failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the turbo failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to get a diagnostic test from the local dealer. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 84,454.

Filed May 18, 2017 · Engine · 84,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan juke. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power. When the contact came to a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred while approaching a stop and the vehicle began to put itself in limp mode. The dealer diagnosed that the weld detached from the turbo. The dealer also informed the contact that the failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v583000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/superchargerReported December 8, 2011 · 28,294 vehicles affected
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

Questions about the 2011 Nissan Juke stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2011 Nissan Juke?

23 of 153 owner complaints about the 2011 Nissan Juke (15%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2011.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Nissan Juke?

There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2011 Nissan Juke

Engine failure 18Fuel smell 16Check engine light 13Loss of power 12Fuel leak 10Wipers 7Won't start 5

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