The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 40 mph. The accelerator pedal was depressed in an attempt to regain speed, but it failed to function. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a hum safety device that notified the driver when the speed exceeded 65 mph, which captured the speed at the time of the failure. The contact mentioned that a sixteen wheeler was behind her when the failure occurred and honked at her due to almost being rear ended. The contact called bedford Nissan (18115 rockside rd, bedford, oh 44146) and was informed that she could drop off the vehicle. The dealer was unaware as to when the vehicle would be diagnosed and there were no loaners available for the contact. The vehicle was currently parked at the contact's home. A month before the failure, when attempting to accelerate, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

- North Randall, OH, USA

Driving on highway averaging 80 mph. I was not using cruise control. After 30 minutes of driving the vehicle begins to decelerate. I pressed the gas pedal further to accelerate, yet it had no effect. The vehicle speed dropped to 60 mph. I put on hazards. The vehicle continued to decelerate to 50 mph. This happened within a matter of seconds. I immediately made my way to the shoulder of the highway. During this time, the check engine light never flashed, nor did any other indicator light come on. The temperature gauge was well below the halfway point. I parked, and raised the hood to examine the vehicle. The fluids were all at recommended levels. After 5 minutes, I began to drive again. The vehicle slowly accelerated and would not go over 50 mph. I pulled off to the next exit and drove to a gas station. I double checked the fluids and used the owners manual to help identify any dashboard indicator lights that may signify that something is malfunctioning. Nothing showed. I kept the car off for over 20 minutes. I started the car back up and it ran normally without problems. There has been 10 or more other times I can recall where this has happened. This is crap and makes me wish I never got this Juke. I have been to the Nissan dealers all around me and no one can explain this problem to me. There needs to be some sort of recall to fix this dangerous problem. I do not need cars almost rear ending me and drivers pissed off at me because my car wont go. And who has time to wait 20 to 40 minutes to wait for whatever the issue is to correct itself!

- Liberal, KS, USA

Turbo-charge problem car slows down and stops while driving

- Weeki Wachee Brooksville, FL, USA

Driving on highway averaging 80 mph. I was not using cruise control. After 4 hours of driving the vehicle begins to decelerate. I pressed the gas pedal further to accelerate, yet it had no effect. The vehicle speed dropped to 60 mph. I put on hazards. I shifted the automatic gear shift to manual and attempted to downshift. The gear indicator on the dashboard showed 7 (top gear), and as I attempted to downshift, the transmission would not downshift. The '7' gear indicator began to flash. The vehicle continued to decelerate to 50 mph. This happened within a matter of 10 seconds. I immediately made my way to the shoulder of the highway. During this time, the check engine light never flashed, nor did any other indicator light come on. The temperature gauge was well below the halfway point. I parked, and raised the hood to examine the vehicle. The fluids were all at recommended levels. After 5 minutes, I began to drive again on the shoulder. The vehicle slowly accelerated and would not go over 50 mph. I pulled off to the next exit and drove to a gas station. I double checked the fluids and used the owners manual to help identify any dashboard indicator lights that may signify that something is malfunctioning. Nothing showed. I kept the car off for over 20 minutes. I started the car back up and it ran normally without problems. There has been 4 other times I can recall where this has happened. I have taken it to the Nissan dealer back in 2016 reporting this issue, and they have not been able to recreate the issue. I am currently sitting at a Nissan dealer 300 miles from home as I am on a trip and they still cannot figure it out. This all happened on a 70mph highway as my 11 yr old daughter was in the car with me, and had cars and semi trucks swerving to avoid hitting us. I have a 16 yr old son who drives my car, and I have serious concern for his safety.

- Kirkwood, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was towed to pine belt Nissan of toms river (located at 229-245 NJ-37, toms river, NJ) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was defective and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to NHTSA. The contact was informed that NHTSA chose which vins were included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

Different days. Car died while driving straight 30 mph in town on main St. Car died in middle of the road, was unable to start the car again. After repeated pushing of the ignition start button the car finally started./ car was parked at home in the driveway, I got in to leave and the car would not start, again repeatedly pushed the start button and it finally started, this has happened 5+ times./ driving on interstate 80mph car would not rise above 3000 RPM and would not accelerate above 45mph. Pulled the car over turned it off for 15 mins restarted and it was normal again. Happened 10+times./ upon starting the smell of fuel is strong inside of the car, sometimes while driving in town the smell of fuel is there. When the car turns off the smell fades away. Happens almost daily.

- Bar Nunn, WY, USA

I am a frustrated owner of a 2013 Nissan Juke sl. I am the first and only owner. At about 20K miles, I took the car in for its regularly scheduled maintenance and complained that the vehicle was noises while driving on the highway. I was given, what I know now to be the textbook response, 'I'm sorry we drove the car and could not duplicate the issue you're complaining about'. 30K miles, I took the car in for its regularly maintenance with the following complaint: The car is extremely noises on the highway that I can barely hear my music, thus I have to appear obnoxious to surrounding drivers because my music is louder than theirs, so that I can hear it over the noise coming from under my hood which sounds like an airplane. Furthermore, when I step on the gas pedal to increase speed, the car is slow to respond. Once again, Nissan claims they are not able to pinpoint the issue. 45K miles, the car goes in for its regularly maintenance with the following complaint: While driving on the highway for 3 hours, the car will loose power'it is still noises as all hell, but the car will slow down without warning. I have been high beamed and honked at. This is dangerous to me, my passengers and other drivers on the road. The car doesn't overheat and all fluid levels are fine. Once again, Nissan claims they are not able to pinpoint the issue. This past weekend, I am doing my 4.5 hour road trip again in Nissan's deathtrap they have fondly nicknamed Juke. Like clock work, after 3 hours on the highway, the car starts to slowdown, I called Nissan while it was happening, but he can barely hear me over the loud noise (jet engine sound emitting from under my hood). I took the car into Nissan who could not do anything because they don't look into problems like this on the weekend.

- New York, NY, USA