2012 NISSAN JUKE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 Nissan Juke has 2 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to engine timing chain problems and fuel system malfunctions affecting vehicle start and operation.
Common Issues
- Timing chain failure. Report of stretched timing chain causing oil leakage around the chain and resulting in timing jumps that may require costly repairs.
- Fuel system failure. Vehicle failed to start properly and shut off independently multiple times due to a fuel pressure sensor failure diagnosed by an independent mechanic; manufacturer did not provide assistance.
There are 4 recalls addressing fuel system and safety defects, primarily involving fuel pressure sensors and rear seat components.
Recalls
- Fuel system pressure sensor (12V069000). Affects 79,275 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may loosen due to heat and vibration causing fuel leaks, raising fire risk. Nissan will replace sensors free of charge. Recall began April 2, 2012.
- Rear seat back striker (12V328000). Affects 11,076 vehicles. Incomplete weld penetration may cause the rear seat back striker to partially separate in a crash, increasing injury risk. Nissan will replace seat back strikers free of charge. Recall began July 20, 2012.
- Fuel system pressure sensor (14V683000). Affects 133,592 vehicles. Fuel pressure sensors may loosen due to insufficient tightening during production, causing fuel leaks and fire risk. Nissan will re-torque sensors free of charge. Recall began January 25, 2015.
- Fuel system pressure sensor (18V156000). Affects 49,385 vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V069. Fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, causing leaks and fire risk. Nissan will tighten sensors free of charge. Recall began April 24, 2018.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to fuel system defects or safety concerns might have rights under their state lemon law.
2012 NISSAN JUKE Summary
2012
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
273328
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 NISSAN JUKE
49385 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V-069. During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2012 NISSAN JUKE
133592 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
2012 NISSAN JUKE
11076 vehicles affected
SEATS
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JUKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH MAY 26, 2012. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE WELD PENETRATION, THE REAR SEAT BACK STRIKER MAY PARTIALLY SEPARATE IN A CRASH.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS.
2012 NISSAN JUKE
79275 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JUKE, INFINITI QX AND INFINITI M VEHICLES. THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY LOOSEN DUE TO HEAT AND VIBRATION CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK.
Risk: FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Complaints
2012 NISSAN JUKE
ID: 2117686FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while attempting the start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended twice, and then the vehicle turned off independently after the third attempt. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with fuel pressure sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V683000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 106,000.
2012 NISSAN JUKE
ID: 2106726ENGINE
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