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2012 Nissan Juke Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Nissan Juke has 23 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Nissan Juke

Engine
23
Other
16
Electrical
12
Powertrain
10
Airbags
6
Speed Control
6
Fuel System
5

23

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 23, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the...
Mar 4, 2025ENGINEIt jump time I see that they had issue before I brought it that they replace timming chain before s...
Jul 14, 2023ENGINEBelt in the engine snapped made the car overheat leak oil and radiator fluid. Mechanic said there w...
Dec 7, 2022ENGINEThe timing chain exploded as noted in the service bulletin: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/S...
Oct 25, 2022ENGINE,POWER TRAIN2012 NISSAN JUKE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER IS ...
Jun 20, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMRecently a strong gas smell in cabin after starting engine for the third time. After noticing the s...
May 4, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, a p...
Sep 30, 2021ENGINETiming Chain: National Consumers reported my vehicle replaced the timing chain in 2018 prior to my o...
Sep 3, 2020ENGINEP4213 JUKE F15 TIMMING CHAIN UPDATE NTB14-030, NISSAN LAUNCHED THIS VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON AP...
Oct 2, 2019ENGINETL-
May 30, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN...
Apr 1, 2019ENGINEMY NISSAN JUKE SHUT OFF WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY. IT SOUN...
Mar 12, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, A LOUD POPPING OR TICKING NOISE OCCUR...
Dec 31, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION WITHOUT...
Dec 24, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING, THE TIMING CHAIN FRACTURED OFF INTO THE ENGI...
Oct 20, 2018ENGINEI ARRIVED AT AN OUT OF TOWN DESTINATION TO FIND I HAD OIL COVERING THE MOTOR. MECHANIC STATED THERE ...
Jul 9, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED, THE ENGINE SEIZ...
Oct 14, 2017ENGINEMY DAUGHTER PURCHASED A USED 2012 NISSAN JUKE FROM A NISSAN DEALER IN 2014. RECENTLY, SHE HAD A VER...
Oct 22, 2014ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE...
Feb 18, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTHE TIMING CHAIN HAS GONE BAD AND I HAVE NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER JUKES. I WOULD LIKE TO...

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