Is the 2011 Nissan Juke a bad year?
153 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 69, 4.9× a quiet Juke year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 57k–95k miles, where you are now.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2011 Juke owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 69,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 68 (44%) | 58k–96k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 45 (29%) | 45k–90k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 18 (12%) | 51k–95k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 15 (10%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 9 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 7 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 6 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 69,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 153 complaints: 4 mention a crash · 2 mention a fire · 2 report an injury · 9 say the car was towed.
3 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Jun 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Many 2011 Nissan jukes were part of a VIN specific recall involving a manufacturing defect causing the the timing chain to stretch.
I bought my 2011 Nissan juke brand new. It has just over 57,000 miles. While driving I was about to enter the highway when the engine just shut off.
Recall 11V583000 does not include my vin. All 2011 Nissan juke should be included in the recall. My turbo currently needs replaced due to a worn bearing.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 69,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2011 Nissan Juke: 3
During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.
The turbocharger boost sensor bracket may separate from the air inlet tube due to a defective weld. If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall while the engine is idling without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Nissan: 72
Repair instructions Nissan sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2011 Nissan Juke. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Clicking noise from front or rear axle during take-off/acceleration
DTC P0456 caused by EVAP leak at vent control valve o-ring
CVT oil leak diagnosis using fluorescent dye
Voluntary service campaign 2011 - 2013 juke timing chain
Neighbouring years
2012 Juke: 87 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2011 Nissan Juke a bad year?
153 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 69, 4.9× a quiet Juke year. At 69,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 57k–95k miles, where you are now.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Juke?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (68), fuel system (45), transmission and drivetrain (18), electrical system (15), visibility and wipers (9). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 57k–95k miles.
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Juke have?
3 recall campaigns list this model year: Fuel system (NHTSA 18V-156), Fuel system (NHTSA 12V-069), Engine (NHTSA 11V-583). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.