2013 NISSAN JUKE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
132
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 NISSAN JUKE
The 2013 NISSAN JUKE has received a total of 132 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (39 complaints), Power Train (16 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 NISSAN JUKE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 NISSAN JUKE, potentially affecting up to 148,187 vehicles.
Recall 15V418000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 14,595 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 14V683000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 133,592 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 NISSAN JUKE
132 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 NISSAN JUKE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Batterythermal Managementsensorthermostat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliverypressure Sensor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V683000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel in the engine compartment. While the windows were in the down position, the cabin was filled with the odor of fuel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was an independent mechanic and had determined that the O-ring was damaged during the repair process. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel sensor was faulty and leaking. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Juke. The vehicle was a local dealer sale. Upon delivery of the vehicle, the odometer reading was not displayed on the instrument panel due to a faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring System; however, the Title indicated that the mileage was 83,950. After repairing the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the odometer displayed 127,000 miles. The local dealer was contacted regarding the mileage discrepancy, but no assistance was offered.
Odometer Fraud. The contact won an auction for the 2013 Nissan Juke on November 15th, 2025. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The contact had only placed a holding fee for the vehicle due to the mileage on the auction paperwork being different from other mileage reports for the VIN. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 115,087. The contact found on the Florida Highway Safety Motor Vehicles website, the title found that the mileage was reported as 140,000 on September 14th, 2024. The contact had not reported the odometer fraud to other agencies.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain cover had failed and parts from the cover were located inside the engine oil pan. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously serviced under a Manufacturer's Extended Warranty coverage for the same failure. No additional information was available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
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Safety Rating for the 2013 NISSAN JUKE
The 2013 NISSAN JUKE received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 NISSAN JUKE
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 NISSAN JUKE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
P4213 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Juke Timing Chain Voluntary Service Campaign ? Expiration Notice ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan launched this Voluntary Service Campaign on April 25, 2014 on certain 2011-2013 Nissan Juke vehicles to offer customers the opportunity to replace the timing chain, chain guides, and crank sprocket at no charge to the customer for...
P4213G — EQUIPMENT
The original announcement from April 25th, 2014 has been revised to include a new campaign expiration date
P4213F — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Nissan has elected to extend this voluntary service campaign until November 30th, 2015.
NTB14088B — WHEELS
IF YOU CONFIRM: There is a noise (clunking, popping, or bumping) when the steering wheel is turned AND the noise is coming from the top of either front strut assembly. NOTE: The location of the noise can be determined by using Essential Tool J39570 (Chassis Ear), positioning a clamp on...
P4213D — ENGINE
We were temporarily using an alternate part (13094-31U00) as a substitute to fill VOR & CSC part backorders.
P4213D — EQUIPMENT
We were temporarily using an alternate part (13094-31U00) as a substitute to fill VOR & CSC part backorders.
P4213B — EQUIPMENT
Nissan recently learned that a bolt that is removed (and reused) in the campaign procedure can be stripped if using a power tool, rendering it unusable. This has created a flow of dealer orders and a backorder situation for part 13094-EN200.
P4213B — ENGINE
Nissan recently learned that a bolt that is removed (and reused) in the campaign procedure can be stripped if using a power tool, rendering it unusable. This has created a flow of dealer orders and a backorder situation for part 13094-EN200.
P4213OL — EQUIPMENT
Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the engine timing chain on certain specific 2011 ? 2013 Juke vehicles.
P4213A — EQUIPMENT
Dealers can order additional parts as needed.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 NISSAN JUKE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN JUKE
- 2011 NISSAN JUKE — 197 complaints
- 2012 NISSAN JUKE — 109 complaints
- 2013 NISSAN JUKE (current)
- 2014 NISSAN JUKE — 81 complaints
- 2015 NISSAN JUKE — 52 complaints
- 2016 NISSAN JUKE — 49 complaints
- 2017 NISSAN JUKE — 21 complaints
Other NISSAN Models
- NISSAN ALTIMA — 20,037 total complaints
- NISSAN PATHFINDER — 10,111 total complaints
- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN MAXIMA — 8,834 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints