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moderate Owners of the 2011 Nissan Juke have filed 49 NHTSA complaints about the engine, typically surfacing around 70,000 miles at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
| Model year | engine complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Juke (this page) | 49 |
| 2012 Juke | 23 |
| 2013 Juke | 28 |
| 2014 Juke | 8 |
| 2015 Juke | 7 |
Of the 49 engine complaints filed for the 2011 Nissan Juke, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Of the 7 model years of Nissan Juke we track for engine problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 49.
Engine accounts for 32% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 10 categories tracked.
If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall while the engine is idling without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this time.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011-2017 JUKE AND 2017 SENTRA; TURBOCHARGER SERVICE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with MR16DDT engine. This bulletin has been amended. The Title and APPLIED VEHICLES section have been revised, and a PARTS INFORMATION section has been added. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2011 Nissan Jukes describe two main engine problems that converge on catastrophic failures: timing chain fractures and turbocharger failures.
Timing chain issues show up as rattling or ticking noises under acceleration, then sudden stalls without warning—often at 40,000 to 70,000 miles, well under the 60,000-mile powertrain warranty limit. Owners report the chain stretches or frays, sometimes wearing a hole in the timing cover and triggering oil leaks. When the chain fractures completely, the engine shuts down mid-highway with no warning lights. Dealers consistently tell owners a full engine replacement is needed, costing $9,000–$10,500. Nissan issued recall P4213 (timing chain) and campaign 11V583000, but many owners find their VINs excluded despite identical failures. Some owners claim Nissan blamed poor maintenance (missing 8–9 service records) or "sludge" to deny warranty coverage.
Turbocharger failures produce sudden power loss or complete stalling, often accompanied by a loud suction sound, rough idling, or check-engine lights. Owners report code P2263 and loss of acceleration climbing hills. The turbo sensor bracket can separate from a faulty weld, and the turbocharger itself requires replacement ($2,500–$4,000). Some owners' turbos fail twice within weeks. One owner reported the turbo oil feed line clogged after turbo replacement.
Both failures create safety hazards—vehicles stalling at highway speeds or in intersections without advance warning. Warranty disputes are common; Nissan often denies coverage on timing chain repairs after 60,000 miles despite early-mileage failures, or refuses to cover turbo replacement on non-recalled VINs.
Same Nissan Juke engine reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013
Timing chain stretches, frays, or fractures entirely, often preceded by rattling or ticking. The chain can wear through the timing cover, causing oil leaks. When it breaks fully, the engine shuts down without warning and requires complete engine replacement.
When: 28,000–106,000 miles; typically 40,000–70,000 miles; some occur within 2–3 years of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Rattling or ticking noise from engine under acceleration; Sudden engine stall without warning lights; Loss of power while driving; Oil leak from timing cover; Check engine light (inconsistent); Engine will not restart after stall; Metal shavings or fragments in oil
Codes mentioned: No codes reported in most cases; some check-engine lights but many stalls occur without warning indicators
Repairs/costs cited: Full engine replacement, $9,000–$10,538. Timing chain replacement alone reported at $2,300. One owner cited related oil-line clogging after turbo replacement. Some dealers replaced chain under service campaign P4213 but chain failed again (same parts).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall P4213 (timing chain, 10/2014). Campaign 11V583000 (turbocharger, 12/2011). Many owners excluded from recalls despite VIN inclusion or identical failures. Some Nissan claims that metal debris is from poor maintenance ('sludge'). Nissan Consumer Affairs offered 70% coverage on one engine replacement ($3,300 out of $4,700). One dealer refused coverage citing missing service records (8–9 oil changes required).
Turbocharger sensor bracket separates from defective weld on air inlet tube, or the turbocharger itself fails. Causes sudden power loss, stalling, rough idle, and check-engine lights. One owner reported turbo failure twice within weeks.
When: 67,000–130,000 miles; can occur early after turbo replacement (within 2 weeks in one case)
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loss of power while driving; Inability to accelerate or climb hills; Vehicle stalls without warning; Loud suction sound at startup; Rough idling; Vehicle enters limp mode; Check engine light; Burning odor from vents; Vehicle shakes violently before stall; Popping sound from engine
Codes mentioned: P2263 (reported in one case), Check engine light (non-specific)
Repairs/costs cited: Turbocharger replacement, $2,500–$4,000. One owner reported clogged turbo oil feed line requiring replacement after turbo install. Another owner had turbo replaced, then failed again within 2 weeks; waiting 2+ weeks for repair in shop (lost job due to lack of transportation).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 11V583000 (turbocharger boost sensor bracket, 12/2011): bracket may separate from air inlet tube due to defective weld, risk of stall without warning. Covers VINs manufactured April 9, 2010–May 12, 2011. Many owners' VINs excluded from recall despite identical failures. Nissan offered conditional assistance: one owner, coverage of turbo replacement but owner pays $240 labor. Other owners told recall does not cover their VIN; some dealers refuse work or demand full cost ($4,000+).
MAF sensor becomes faulty or detaches from tube assembly inlet, causing check-engine light and power loss. One instance of complete sensor separation from inlet tube; one case of failed recall repair.
When: 5,700 miles; 57,000 miles; 135,194 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light; Significant power loss at speed; Vehicle unable to accelerate
Repairs/costs cited: MAF sensor cleaned and air filter replaced (5,700 miles case). Tube assembly inlet replaced (5,697 miles case). One owner reported sensor remained faulty after recall repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One dealer repair: MAF sensor cleaned, air filter replaced (08/28/2012). Unknown NHTSA campaign cited in one case; recall repair completed but check-engine light reappeared and independent mechanic found sensor still faulty.
Vehicle loses power, enters limp mode, or decelerates suddenly without complete stall. May be related to turbo issues, MAF sensor, or air intake problems.
When: 35 mph (2 instances at under 60,000 miles); various speeds up to 70,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden power loss; Unable to maintain speed on hills; Cannot accelerate beyond 40 mph; Vehicle enters limp mode; Deceleration without stall; Loud suction sound initially
Codes mentioned: P2263 (one case, turbo-related)
Repairs/costs cited: One turbocharger replacement; one turbocharger sensor bracket weld separation noted. No cost data for all cases.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One case: Nissan Consumer Affairs negotiated turbocharger replacement (parts paid by Nissan, owner paid $240 labor). One case: temporary repair failed and turbo replacement ultimately required.
Synthesized from 49 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
A clicking noise. Dealership said it is the timing chain. Nissan does not care that so many people are having a problem with the timing chain. I do not have 2,300.00 to fix it but if it does not get fixed then you need to replace the engine as a lot of other people had to do. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the timing belt chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan juke. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated. The driver attempted to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and it stalled without warning. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor coming through the vents from the engine. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle while in traffic, but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to melloy…
In 2014 Nissan of north olmstead did a recall on our timing chain when they did the recall they did not replace the tensioners causing the chain to rub through the timing chain cover. There is also metal shards in our oil in the engine. The car would not start and was leaking oil very badly we took the car to conrad's in lakewood and that is what they told us and showed us with video. *ln…
My wife has a Nissan juke 2011 which has a recall on it for turbo. She was driving suddenly lost power. We took it to the repair shop they told us its a turbo that went bad and there is a recall on it. We took the car to the dealer and they refused to work on it I told them there is a recall for Nissan juke 2011. The dealer told us yes but not our VIN number when he entered into the system. What…
I was traveling on the interstate and it started loosing power and smoking really bad so I pulled off the road and called a tow truck. Had it pulled to the shop. They said the turbo went out. Had it replaced. Drove it 2 weeks and it started doing the same thing. Set on the road for 3 hours. Had it towed again to the shop. He said the turbo went out again. Been there for 2weeks already. Lost my…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 49 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 45 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 58,000 and 92,000 miles, with the median around 70,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 58,000; a quarter make it past 92,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover engine issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.