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2012 Nissan Juke Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Nissan Juke has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 87 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Nissan Juke, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Nissan Juke owner complaints

Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Juke, describing incidents dated July 27, 2012 to August 4, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 31 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 20 complaints
  • Electrical System 14 complaints
  • Power Train 12 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 10 complaints
  • Air Bags 6 complaints

Of the 87 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 87 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11695304 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 5 MPH. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact…

  • ODI #11679099 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while attempting the start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended twice, and then the vehicle turned off independently after the third attempt. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but…

  • ODI #11671542 · Filed

    It jump time I see that they had issue before I brought it that they replace timming chain before seem that the chain stretched cause it to lose oil flooding out on chain cause it to Jump time this is how much they said it would cost me

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Fuel Pressure Sensor may Loosen and Leak

NHTSA #18V156000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported March 7, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 49,385 vehicles

Repair completion: 50.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 24, 2018 · Vehicles built April 9, 2010 – December 27, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V-069. During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Pressure Sensor May Leak

NHTSA #14V683000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported November 28, 2014 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 133,592 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 25, 2015 · Vehicles built November 28, 2011 – March 13, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.This is an expansion of recall 12V-069

REAR SEAT LATCH STRIKER

NHTSA #12V328000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported July 12, 2012 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 11,076 vehicles

Owners notified July 20, 2012 · Vehicles built February 3, 2012 – May 26, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JUKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH MAY 26, 2012. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE WELD PENETRATION, THE REAR SEAT BACK STRIKER MAY PARTIALLY SEPARATE IN A CRASH.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BACK STRIKERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY LEAK

NHTSA #12V069000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported February 24, 2012 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 79,275 vehicles

Owners notified April 2, 2012 · Vehicles built March 8, 2010 – December 27, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JUKE, INFINITI QX AND INFINITI M VEHICLES. THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY LOOSEN DUE TO HEAT AND VIBRATION CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK.

Safety consequence

FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Nissan Juke model years

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