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2013 Nissan Juke engine problems

40 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,000.

owner complaints
40
of this car's complaints
39%
typical mileage
76,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Nissan Juke engine problems in other years

2011201220132014201520162017

Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Nissan Juke engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Check engine light 12Loss of power 8Stalling 6Engine failure 5Won't start 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2013 Nissan Juke owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 29, 2026 · Engine · 134,373 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the timing chain was loose and caused damage to the timing case. The failure caused a three-inch gap, and engine oil was leaking onto hot parts inside the engine compartment. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,373.

Filed Nov 13, 2025 · Engine · 80,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain cover had failed and parts from the cover were located inside the engine oil pan. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously serviced under a Manufacturer's Extended Warranty coverage for the same failure. No additional information was available. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2023 · Engine · 125,000 miles · SC

The contact's mother owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Communication Number: NTB14-030 in 2014. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for the recall repair and the timing chain was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while approaching the parked vehicle, she became aware of an oil leak in the front passenger’s side tire. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the timing chain to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed May 30, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 110,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed May 15, 2023 · Engine · 46,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the turbo charger and Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic replaced the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor but experienced the failure for a second time. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic and had the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor replaced for a second time but experienced the failure a third time. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The contact declined the diagnostic test due to the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2023 · Engine · DC

While driving, the turbo on the vehicle failed and caused the engine to fail, including sudden loss of an ability to accelerate. Smoke began coming from the hood in addition to horrendous sounds. There were no warning lights on my dashboard but I had begun to hear a high pitched, unusual sound. My safety and my passengers, as well as other drivers on the road were at risk due to traveling on a highway and the sudden inability to maintain speed. The dealer has confirmed the problem and multiple auto shops have confirmed this is a known problem with the vehicle year, make, and model. The car is low mileage (just over 63,000) and all have informed me that the mechanical failure is a manufacturing problem and of no fault of my own. The dealership has declined to provide any assistance due to being out of warranty, which is not the question at hand - the question is the manufacturing failure. I do not have anything in writing but could obtain from both Nissan of Richmond (dealership) and I have a case number with Nissan - #48625064.

Filed Dec 22, 2022 · Engine · 129,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power, decelerated, and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing cover was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 129,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Description: While driving the Nissan Juke the car will suddenly loose power. This appears to happen after having the A/C on for a while and driving speeds exceeding 50mph. At this time once you let go of the gas, begin to break, or just slow down. the car will stall. At this time if you attempt to press on the gas the car will not respond. I will be stall. The problem appears to be reproduceable due to all the complaints that have been listed on forums and on your site.

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Engine · 118,475 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while stopped at a sign or while driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed that the timing chain had a hole in the cover. Additionally, there was a massive oil leak. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was made aware of diagnostic trouble codes: P0300, P0114, and engine misfire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 10,581.

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · Engine · MD

Car has just 45,000 miles on engine. Purchased new from Pohanka Nissan in Salisbury MD 2013. Now has Turbo charger failure. Lost power suddenly on Highway traveling 60 mph. Taken to Nissan dealer who states that a nut backed off of the fan in the turbo charger causing damage not only to the turbo charger, but to two of the engine cylinders. Seems unreasonable that this could occur in the absence of a mechanical error during construction of the car. No prior engine problems. Car is essentially totaled as repair will cost more than the car cost new.

Questions about the 2013 Nissan Juke engine

Does the 2013 Nissan Juke have engine problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Nissan Juke, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Juke engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan Juke engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Juke have bad engine?

The Nissan Juke model years with the most engine complaints are 2011 (69 complaints), 2013 (40 complaints) and 2012 (31 complaints).

Other 2013 Nissan Juke problems

Fuel system 19Transmission 16Electrical 14Acceleration 8Suspension 5Visibility 5Body 4Steering 4Wheels 3Airbags 2Driver assistance 2Seat belts 2Brakes 1Lights 1

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