10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,299 miles

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problem #9

Dec 032021

Juke

  • miles
Car was running, no prior issues. Shut off car, returned a few hours later and it would not start. Everything else worked, but wouldn't attempt to turn over. Was -18 at night with my young kids in rural nowhere. Came back next day with tow, and it started. Replaced cruise and brake module per suggestions. Ran fine for another few weeks, then repeated the issue. Replaced battery with AGM battery. Started. Next day it happened again, once I got to work. Towed it home. Reprogramed keys. Nothing. Replaced starter. A few days later it started. After a month, it sputtered out after starting, then would not start (inside garage). Later that day, it started. Inspected by Nissan and various mechanics. No warning lights. Ran diagnostics and nothing. I absolutely hate the unpredictability but like my vehicle, but not enough to leave my kids and I stranded; especially in the cold winter.

- Vergas, MN, USA

problem #8

Nov 072020

Juke

  • 40,100 miles
Car would at times not start up again after running an errand or trip, at first we could jump start the vehicle but later it wouldn't work that way, new battery new starter, alternator replaced nothing worked finally wouldn't start at all machanic found a short in the fuse box he couldn't replace it had to be done at a dealership garage 1200 dollars later everything seems to be working right

- Van Alstyne, TX, USA

problem #7

Sep 012019

Juke

  • 82,500 miles
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.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #6

May 192019

Juke

  • 130,000 miles
My Nissan Juke 2013 is having electrical problems. I brought it to gerald Nissan in naperville, il and they told me the ipdm needed to be replaced for $1,100 and they still weren't sure it would fix the problem. The vehicle won't start sometimes, it stays while driving (very scary). It over heated once because a signal wasn't sent to the fan. I've noticed this is I big complaint issue with Nissan. Is there a recall on such a problem. I can't even drive the car the way it is because I never know what's​ going to happen next. Joe

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #5

Feb 272019

Juke

  • 10 miles
My car shakes a lot and want to concow out a lot, and I took it into a shop and they said that have some codes on there too need to be fix

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #4

Jul 112016

Juke

  • miles
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.

- Alva, FL, USA

problem #3

Apr 122017

Juke

  • 13,697 miles
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 cleared the Juke as ok to drive, only to have it fail to start within several months. We have been stranded many times, and now carry jumper cables and 2 hand held power starters, though these often fail to start the car. We do not want to resell this vehicle on the used market to unsuspecting consumers since the Juke in its defective condition is clearly a serious hazard to users and others on the road. We asked Nissan on April 12, 2017 to repurchase the vehicle, but they refused by letter dated April 21, 2017 since our lemon law only protects buyers for 20 months from purchase. We have a complete spreadsheet with attached invoices with complete details of all Nissan's attempts to fix the Juke and their excuses. This Nissan Juke has been the most unreliable and dangerous car we have ever owned, and Nissan's failure to adequately fix this defective car over the past 3 years has been shameful. This vehicle should be taken off the road before someone gets killed. While we were able to upload the spreadsheet, the exhibits were too large, and can be emailed on request.

- Mercer Island, WA, USA

problem #2

May 212013

Juke

  • 7,387 miles
While parked in our driveway for more than 30 hrs, my 2013 Juke burst into flames. The fire dept did not find any evidence of arson or tampering and there was no weather occurrence to explain why it became engulfed in flames. The fire started in the engine compartment at 12:40am. Nissan has said that they examined the car and their technical specialist found " no evidence of a product problem, failure, or malfunction that may have caused or contributed to this incident". Nissan will not tell me why the car burned up, just they're not responsible. Why would a low milage, well maintained vehicle catch fire unless there was some kind of product failure? I was lucky that only property was damaged but I feel Nissan usa is not taking the incident seriously.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 172015

Juke

  • 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced for a routine oil change, the technician noticed smoke coming from the driver's side dashboard. The technician discovered that the electronic body control module (ECM) needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA