2012 Nissan Juke: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Juke years.
87 owner complaints, most about engine. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Juke?The 2012 Nissan Juke has 87 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Nissan Juke vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Juke years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Juke?
Across the 7 Juke model years we track, complaint volume runs from 14 (2017) to 153 (2011). With 87 complaints, the 2012 Juke sits above the model's median of 59.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Juke
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 18V156000Nissan 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.
seats
Campaign 12V328000NISSAN 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.
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 14V683000Nissan 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.
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 12V069000NISSAN 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Juke. See the full Juke owner picture and every model year.
Other Juke model years
Compare every Juke year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
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