2013 Nissan Juke problems, complaints & recalls

2013 Nissan Juke recalls (2)

• Recall 15V418000Jul 1, 201514,595 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

  Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

• Recall 14V683000Nov 28, 2014133,592 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  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.

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

  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.

Recent 2013 Nissan Juke complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Aug 26, 2026PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11759736 · source
2. Filed Jun 29, 2026138,000 miTXFireTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11747207 · source
3. Filed May 27, 202671,000 miTXElectrical System

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11740433 · source
4. Filed Apr 29, 2026134,373 miNCEngine

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11734617 · source
5. Filed Apr 20, 2026159,000 miGAFireTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owned a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle suddenly began decelerating to approximately 40 MPH and veering off an exit. The vehicle suddenly backfired, and black smoke came from the hood and rear end. The contact pulled to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and exited the vehicle. The contact noticed something small. sparks of fire underneath the body of the vehicle. The contact called the fire department, and at that…

   NHTSA complaint #11732313 · source
6. Filed Jan 8, 202629,000 miCAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V683000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel in the engine compartment. While the windows were in the down position, the cabin was filled with the odor of fuel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was an independent mechanic and had determined that the O-ring was damaged during the repair process. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11709624 · source
7. Filed Dec 5, 2025127,000 miMIElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Juke. The vehicle was a local dealer sale. Upon delivery of the vehicle, the odometer reading was not displayed on the instrument panel due to a faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring System; however, the Title indicated that the mileage was 83,950. After repairing the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the odometer displayed 127,000 miles. The local dealer was contacted regarding the mileage discrepancy, but no assistance was…

   NHTSA complaint #11703284 · source
8. Filed Nov 17, 2025140,000 miFLElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact won an auction for the 2013 Nissan Juke on November 15th, 2025. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The contact had only placed a holding fee for the vehicle due to the mileage on the auction paperwork being different from other mileage reports for the VIN. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 115,087. The contact found on the Florida Highway Safety Motor Vehicles website, the title found that the mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11699834 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology