2012 Nissan Juke
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 31 of 87 complaints (36%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 153 in 2011 to 87 in 2012.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | vs. 2012 Small Station Wagons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,650–2,850 | 2,650–2,850 | 2,650–2,850 | 2,650–2,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 27–29 | 27–29 | 27–29 | 27–29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 24–27 / 29–32 | 25–27 / 29–32 | 25–27 / 29–31 | 25–27 / 29–31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 306–329 | 306–329 | 312–332 | 312–332 | |
| Complaints filed | 153 | 87 | 103 | 59 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Juke have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Nissan Juke?
Engine: 31 of 87 NHTSA complaints (36%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Juke get?
EPA rates it 27–29 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Nissan Juke?
EPA estimates $2,650–$2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons | 27 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | $2,650 (low) | 306 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 1.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons | 25 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | $2,850 (high) | 329 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons | 25 mpg (low) | 30 mpg | 27 mpg (low) | $2,850 (high) | 329 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · Campaign 18V156000 · Mar 9, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · Campaign 14V683000 · Nov 28, 2014
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
SEATS · Campaign 12V328000 · Jul 12, 2012
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · Campaign 12V069000 · Feb 24, 2012
Defect: 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.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
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.