Model year
2012 Nissan Juke
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 87 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Juke (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (29), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (15), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 153 complaints
- 2012 87 complaints
- 2013 103 complaints
- 2014 59 complaints
- 2015 34 complaints
- 2016 28 complaints
- 2017 14 complaints
Recalls
18V156000 · Mar 7, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
14V683000 · Nov 28, 2014
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…
12V328000 · Jul 12, 2012
SEATS
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.
12V069000 · Feb 24, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Complaints
87 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juke · 1.6L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| Juke AWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 29 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Juke · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
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