2013 Nissan Juke: common problems and reliability

The 2013 Nissan Juke has 102 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failure (first generation): complete failure, causing limp mode, power loss, and stranding; described as notorious and expected after approximately 150,000 km. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2013 model year

102
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
4
Crash reports
5
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Nissan Juke vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
40
power train
16
electrical system
14
fuel/propulsion system
12
vehicle speed control
8

Recalls affecting the 2013 Juke

electrical system:ignition:switch

Campaign 15V418000

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 2

fuel system, gasoline

Campaign 14V683000

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

What owners say across generations

Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear generational divide. The first-generation Juke (approximately 2010-2019) is widely criticized for severe and frequent CVT transmission failures, poor interior space, and questionable…

  • CVT transmission failure (First Generation): Complete failure, causing limp mode, power loss, and stranding; described as notorious and expected after approximately 150,000 km. Frequency: very frequent.
  • General poor reliability (First Generation): Multiple system failures including infotainment (radio, navigation, touchscreen), power windows, push-button start, exhaust, and oil consumption/burning smells as mileage increases (~130,000 miles/210,000 km). Frequency: recurrent.

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