2011 Nissan Juke problems and complaints

Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Juke. The most-reported areas: Engine (65), Fuel/Propulsion System (30), Power Train (18).

Key takeaways

  • 153 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine6542%
Fuel/Propulsion System3020%
Power Train1812%
Fuel System1510%
Electrical System1510%
Unknown Or Other149%
Gasoline138%
Vehicle Speed Control75%
Visibility/Wiper64%
Structure64%
Steering53%
Air Bags53%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2011 Nissan Juke SUV 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2011 Nissan Juke SUV RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-06-04

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving up hills, mostly at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it ...

Engine - filed 2026-03-23

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could be related to a turbo charger failur...

Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-02-26

My 2011 nissan juke has approximately 118,000 miles and I've ran out of gas several times even when it said there was 88 miles left in the tank and the traction control light won't go off it stays on constantly along with the check engine light and tire pressure warning light and its making a squealing noise and its lo...

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More for the 2011 Nissan Juke

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.