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2013 Nissan Juke problems

Owners filed 103 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Juke with NHTSA between Apr 2013 and Aug 2026. The most-cited component is engine (40).

Complaints
103
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
5
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine40
  2. Power train16
  3. Electrical system14
  4. Fuel/propulsion system13
  5. Vehicle speed control8
  6. Fuel system, gasoline6
  7. Suspension5
  8. Steering4
  9. Structure4
  10. Visibility4
  11. Wheels3
  12. Air bags2
  13. Electronic stability control (esc)2
  14. Seat belts2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20131
20147
201511
20164
20177
201815
201917
202011
20215
20228
20234
20244
20253
20266

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

40 reports1 fire
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 29, 2026EngineODI 11734617

Power train

16 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 30, 2023Power train, EngineODI 11524485

Electrical system

14 reports2 fires1 related recall
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a mechanic sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 71,000 and at the time of registration, but it was discovered that the mileage on the Title was 69,018.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 27, 2026Electrical systemODI 11740433

Fuel/propulsion system

13 reports1 fire
“I bought this car 2 years ago. It was changed to white sometime in its past. There are recalls that are old that were not fixed on this car and I am having a problem with it. It stopped 2x’s in the middle of traffic and then a rattling sound started and the check engine light is on. I had a friend look up the codes and the code and my description are the exact recall reason. I know this car is old but I just got it. I’m disabled and on a fixed income. I just want to see if I can get the recall honored.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 26, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11759736

Vehicle speed control

8 reports
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF RICHMOND (11401 W BROAD ST, HENRICO, VA 23233 (804) 346-4200). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MECHANIC REPLACED UNKNOWN FLUIDS AND BALANCED THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN ATTEMPTS TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE FROM THE MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 16, 2020Vehicle speed controlODI 11299913

Fuel system, gasoline

6 reports2 fires1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle at a store, the contact noticed an abnormally strong fuel odor and fuel leakage underneath the front end of the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. While driving to the residence, the contact became aware that the fuel gauge reading was lowering quickly. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon arriving to the residence, the contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact reversed to park away from other vehicles. The contact then became aware that a fire had started underneath the hood, and the fire grew quickly. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact stated that the vehicle was significantly burned from the front end to the cabin. It was unknown whether a Fire Department report was filed. A Police report was filed. There was no injury reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact believed that the vehicle was a total loss but had not yet received confirmation from the insurance provider. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 29, 2026Fuel system, gasolineFire reportedODI 11747207
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.