MY 2011 NISSAN JUKE HAS BEEN SITTING IN AUSTIN TX. WAITING TO BE TOWED FROM CLAY COOLEY NISSAN. THE MOTOR HAS BEEN RENDERED UNFIXABLE DUE TO SLUDGE FROM THE ENGINE. THE JUKE WAS RECALLED FOR A TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT ON DEC 16,2015 AT MILEAGE 96,133. IN THEIR REPORT IT STATES THAT DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN HAVING BEEN STRETCHED AND RUBBED INTO THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE AND TIMING COVER;ALUMINUM SHAVIN…
2011 nissan Juke fuel system problems
moderate 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
STARTING APPROXIMATELY 12/1/2014, WE BEGAN TO NOTICE A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITHIN MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL WOULD DIMINISH AS THE CAR WARMED UP, BUT WOULD NOT GO AWAY COMPLETELY. WE CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER SERVICE DEPT., AND WERE TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. UPON TAKING THE CAR IN TO BE SERVICED, THEY CONFIRMED THE FUEL LEAK WAS FROM …
SMELLING FUEL IN THE CAB WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED FUEL LEAKING. NISSAN SERVICE EXAMINED IT AND SAID IT WAS THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. THE SAME THING THAT WAS RECALLED BEFORE. VERY SERIOUS ISSUE IN MY OPINION. NISSAN SERVICE SAID IT WAS NO LONGER IN WARRANTY AND NO LONGER A RECALL. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V069000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). T…
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2011 nissan Juke?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system 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 $1,200 for fuel system 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 fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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.
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