2014 Nissan JUKE: complaints, problems and recalls

OUR CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY FOR 4 DAYS WHILE WE WERE AWAY ON VACATION. THE MORNING AFTER WE RETURNED WE NOTICED THAT THE SKYLIGHT WAS RAISED AND CRACKED. UPON TOUCHING THE SURFACE OF THE GLASS THE ENTIRE WINDOW IMPLODED INTO VERY SMALL AND UNIFORM PIECES OF GLASS. THE WEATHER WAS COLD (IN THE 20S) DURING THE WEEK, BUT THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY IMPACT DAMAGE. NO FALLEN BRANCHES OR FLYING ROCKS. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY, APPROX 90 FEET FROM THE ROAD. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10660233 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE IDLED AT A HIGH RATE BETWEEN GEARS ONE AND TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN ADDITION, AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V683000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.

Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10680832 at NHTSA ↗

CPSC: I1530379A. NISSAN JUKE. CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHTS UP INDICATING AIRBAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS IN THE SEAT. *LN THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SIT IN THE BACK SEAT. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10702617 at NHTSA ↗

GAUGE CLUSTER NOT DISPLAYING THE FLASHING ARROWS WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL STALK IS ENGAGED TO EITHER SIDE BUT THE LIGHTS OUTSIDE THE CAR IS STILL OPERATIONAL. ALSO, THE POWER LOCKS WILL DISENGAGED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ON ANY SPEED. UPDATED 09/08/15*LJ UPDATED 10/27/2017*CN

Owner-reported narrative. 7,941 miles reported. Look up ODI 10730316 at NHTSA ↗

PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL TURN OFF WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY AND HAS PERSON OF REASONABLE WEIGHT IN IT. I WEIGH 115 POUNDS AND MY HUSBAND WEIGHS 200 POUNDS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT SAYS IT IS OFF WHEN EITHER ONE OF US ARE IN THE SEAT AT RANDOM TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID I JUST DID NOT WEIGH ENOUGH AT 115 POUNDS FOR THE SENSOR TO WORK APPROPRIATELY.

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10863166 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATORS. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP AND LATER CONTACTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT LATER SURFACED, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,500.

Owner-reported narrative. 19,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10864381 at NHTSA ↗

I HAD A HARD ON COLLISION TO THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR TRAVELING AT WELL OVER 25MPH. MY BODY HIT THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD THAT MY STERNUM WAS CRACKED D OWN THE MIDDLE. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THEY SHOULD HAVE. IF NOT FOR THE SEAT BELT I WOULD BE DEAD.

Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10937136 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 NISSAN JUKE IT WENT FROM 70 TO 20 ON THE INTERSTATE AND I WAS ALMOST RAN OVER BY LARGE TRUCKS THAT WERE UNABLE TO STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THIS TIME, IT DROPPED IN SPEED AGAIN AND THE RPMS WENT OVER 6 BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. I PUSH THE GAS TO THE FLOOR AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR HOME FROM WORK DUE TO IMPENDING DEATH CONCERNS.

Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10980349 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2014-11-28 (November 28, 2014)

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.

Reported: 2015-07-01 (July 1, 2015)

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.

Consequence: 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.