2013 Nissan JUKE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
103 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
69,539 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 87 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 40 of 103 complaints (38.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 14 | 13.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 5.8% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 4.9% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 3.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 3.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 40 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
Engine: 40; Power Train: 16; Fuel/Propulsion System: 13; Unknown Or Other: 10; Electrical System: 9; Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Suspension: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 20 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 18 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 17 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 18; 100,000 to 149,999: 17; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2013: 1; 2014: 7; 2015: 11; 2016: 4; 2017: 7; 2018: 15; 2019: 17; 2020: 11; 2021: 5; 2022: 8; 2023: 4; 2024: 4; 2025: 3; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 14 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10622485 · 2014-08-15 (August 15, 2014)
I PURCHASE MY JUKE ON 03/08/2014 AT 36,687 MILES AT PARK MAZDA OF WOOSTER OH. AND 6 MONTHS LATER AT 38,748 I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLUTCH HAS WORN OUT. AT A COST OF $1513.38 AND IT WILL BE UN-DRIVABLE IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS. NOW I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING MY CAR ITS GOES SO SLOW AND KEEPS SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF GEARS AND SURGING. PLEASE HELP PARK IN GARAGE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 38,691 miles reported. Look up ODI 10622485 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10979093 · 2017-04-18 (April 18, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SLOWED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHEATING AND GOING INTO A SAFETY MODE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO SHUT DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10979093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10985857 · 2017-05-15 (May 15, 2017)
WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW NISSAN JUKE 2013, INCLUDING A MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CONTRACT. OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS THE NISSAN JUKE HAS REFUSED TO START DOZENS OF TIMES. WE ARE PETRIFIED THAT IT WILL STOP RUNNING WHILE WE DRIVE IT. OFTEN IT WILL NOT EVEN START WITH JUMPER CABLES. DESPITE HAVING THE JUKE IN AND OUT OF THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP SHOP OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS, NISSAN HAS BEEN COMPLETELY UNABLE TO DETERMINE AND FIX THE DEFECT. EACH TIME NISSAN SIMPLY CHARGES THE BATTERY, OR REPLACES IT. ON AT LEAST 8 SEPARATE OCCASIONS NISSAN HAS CLE…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,697 miles reported. Look up ODI 10985857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10994189 · 2017-06-09 (June 9, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER ONE ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KRAFT NISSAN 3277 MAHAN DR, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V418000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10994189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10786521 · 2015-10-27 (October 27, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10786521 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11217704 · 2019-06-04 (June 4, 2019)
THE VEHICLE STARTED LOOSING POWER AND STALLING VERY OFTEN DURING NORMAL DRIVING IN THE CITY. TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE TURBO WENT OUT AND DEBRIS WAS SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE. NOW THEY SAY WE NEED AN ENGINE, $6000 FOR A USED ONE OR $14,000 FOR A NEW ONE, ON A VEHICLE WE STILL OWN $7400. THAT'S INSANE AND IT'S THE SECOND TIME SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS TO US WITH A NISSAN ENGINE, A VERY SIMILAR THING HAPPENED WITH OUR 2005 PATHFINDER, HAD TO PUT A USED ENGINE ON THAT ONE TOO. WE ARE NEVER BUYING A NISSAN AGA…
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 11217704 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11203332 · 2019-04-24 (April 24, 2019)
A/C WHEN TURNED ON MAKES CAR IDIDLE IN A DIFFERENT TUNE AND HESITATIONS. THE BRAKE CLICKS WHEN PRESSING DOWN .
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11203332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11256784 · 2019-09-20 (September 20, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE START BUTTON, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. BILL SEIDLE'S NISSAN (10500 NW 12TH ST, MIAMI, FL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V418000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 82,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11256784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10507257 · 2013-04-05 (April 5, 2013)
STEERING WAS OFF CENTER, HAD TO BRING TO NISSAN DEALER TO CHECK FOR ALIGNMENT , THEY SAID THAT INNER TIE ROD IS BENT,NOT AGREEING WITH SERVICE MANAGER, , CALLED NISSAN HUNDRED TIMES PLUS E-MAIL S, TO CHECK MY CAR DEALER UNCOOPERATIVE.NISSAN WONT FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY,CAR IS 2 MONTHS OLD , I EXPLAINED THAT ITS TO EARLY TO HAVE INNER TIE ROD PROBLEMS THIS PARTS ARE DESIGN TO ABSORB ROAD IMPERFECTION, THEY JUST SAY NO,THEIR SORRY FOR IT. CAR IS NEW NO STRESS OR WEAR AND TEAR YET ON THE CAR.AT THE END I HAVE TO REPLACE STEERING RACK LINKAGE/ASSEMB…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10507257 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10714516 · 2015-05-04 (May 4, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A MODERATE CONCUSSION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE RIM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10714516 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11486906 · 2022-09-28 (September 28, 2022)
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the coolant system, fuel pump, and fuel injection high-pressure pump; however, the failure recurred while driving at 55 MPH with a fuel odor coming from the air vents while the A/C was activated. The vehicle was shaking and then inadvertently decelerated and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the f…
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11486906 at NHTSA ↗