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2011 nissan Juke engine problems

moderate 49 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100

Complaints
49
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 11V583000 08/12/2011

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NISSAN JUKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 9, 2010, THROUGH MAY 12, 2011

IF THE BRACKET COMES OFF, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE THE ENGINE IS IDLING WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE LOT NUMBER ON THE AIR INLET TUBE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

What owners are reporting 6 most recent

engine · filed 12/27/2013

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

engine · filed 12/23/2013

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 W…

engine · filed 12/19/2018

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 NISSAN…

engine · filed 11/25/2019

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 *TR*JB…

engine · filed 11/25/2015

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 C…

engine · filed 11/03/2017

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 JOB…

Common questions

How serious is the engine problem on the 2011 nissan Juke?

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.

At what mileage does the engine typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

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.

Are there any recalls related to engine?

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.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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