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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011 Nissan Juke fuel system problems
moderate 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
When does it fail?
Of the 14 fuel system complaints filed for the 2011 Nissan Juke, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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.
What stands out
No new NHTSA fuel system complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system 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.
NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. 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 ↗NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2011 Jukes describe fuel system troubles across the board. The pressure sensor at the fuel rail leaks fuel into the engine compartment and cabin, producing a strong gasoline smell. Multiple owners report this happening even after Nissan's recall service (NTB12-021B, Campaign R1201/NHTSA 12V-069), and it resurfaces under the later Campaign 18V156000. Dealers confirmed the sensor failure in several cases but sometimes refused further warranty work.
Fuel pressure regulators also leak heavily when running. One owner's daughter detected the smell at 2,012 miles. Another complaint involves the fuel pump sensor failing outright, causing the vehicle to decelerate and max out at 10 MPH with fuel odor under the hood.
The gas tank itself is a known vulnerability: one owner punctured it on road debris at 4,192 miles and watched fuel pour out. Nissan claimed it wasn't their fault despite the tank sitting exposed with no protective plate—a design problem Nissan already addressed on the Murano.
Timing chain stretch is rampant too. The chain rubs the block and timing cover, grinding aluminum shavings into the oil. Nissan replaced chains under recall but the fixes didn't stick. One owner's engine became unsalvageable from sludge at 108,000 miles even though the chain was "fixed" at 96,133 miles. Repairs cost $2,100 or more, and Nissan's engine replacement warranty is only one year or 12,000 miles.
Failure modes owners describe
Fuel tank rupture from road debris
Gas tank punctured by road debris, lacking protective undercarriage shielding. Fuel poured out after running over debris on highway. Owner reports tank positioned with no protective plate.
When: 4,192 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Fuel pouring from tank after debris strike; Strong smell of gasoline
Repairs/costs cited: New gas tank replacement, $863.04
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan denied responsibility; owner noted Murano received recall for similar exposure issue
Fuel pressure sensor leak
Fuel pressure sensor at fuel rail develops leak, causing fuel to escape into engine compartment and cabin. Multiple owners report strong gasoline odor. Leak persists even after recall service NTB12-021B (Campaign R1201, NHTSA #12V-069) and later recall repair under NHTSA Campaign 18V156000.
When: Low mileage to 200,000 miles; some as early as 2012 with less than 7,000 miles on odometer
Symptoms owners cite: Strong gasoline smell in cabin and engine compartment; Visible fuel leak from pressure sensor; Fuel odor persists or recurs after recall repair
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 12V-069 (R1201), NHTSA 18V156000
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel pressure sensor replacement; recall service NTB12-021B listed as ineffective in multiple cases
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall Campaign R1201 (NHTSA 12V-069); Recall Campaign 18V156000; Nissan claimed engine compartment leak not a safety issue in at least one case
Timing chain stretch and failure
Timing chain stretches and rubs into side of engine and timing cover, causing aluminum shavings to mix with oil. Chain requires replacement; subsequent failures occur due to incomplete initial repair. One owner reports engine became unfixable due to sludge from oil contamination.
When: 96,133 miles at time of recall service; engine failure at 108,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loose timing chain detected; Oil spewing from cracked timing chain cover; Engine malfunction and stalling; Engine sludge accumulation
Repairs/costs cited: Timing chain replacement $2,100 at one dealership; Nissan offered $400 partial coverage in one case; one owner received only engine replacement (not labor) with 1-year/12,000-mile warranty; repairs were temporary fixes rather than permanent solutions
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan paid for engine replacement (parts only, not labor) with limited warranty in some cases; refused to issue recall despite calling it common problem; offered partial reimbursement in at least one case
Fuel pressure regulator leak
Fuel pressure regulator leaks fuel directly into engine compartment at high flow rate when vehicle running.
When: Early in ownership (as low as 2,012 miles on first complaint)
Symptoms owners cite: Severe fuel leak pouring into engine compartment; Strong gasoline odor in interior
Repairs/costs cited: Repair performed at dealership; specific part cost not stated
Faulty fuel pump sensor causing drivability loss
Fuel pump sensor failure causes vehicle to lose throttle response and severe deceleration. Vehicle speed cannot exceed 10 MPH. Strong fuel odor under hood.
When: Mileage unknown
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal unresponsiveness; Vehicle deceleration and speed limiting; Check engine light illuminated; Strong fuel odor under hood
Codes mentioned: Check engine light
Repairs/costs cited: Part was on back order at independent shop; dealer claimed repair completed but problem persisted
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified but repair at dealer ineffective
Master sensor (fuel system sensor) failure with check engine light
Master sensor failure illuminates check engine light. Part replaced twice (OEM and aftermarket) but failure persists. Related to delayed recall parts availability under NHTSA Campaign 18V156000.
When: Around 200,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light illuminated; Intermittent sensor malfunction
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 18V156000
Repairs/costs cited: OEM and aftermarket part replacement did not resolve issue; recall repair parts not yet available at time of complaint
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 18V156000 notified but parts not available; dealer database showed no recall information and declined repair
Fuel gauge inaccuracy
Fuel gauge displays inaccurate fuel level readings intermittently.
When: 37,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Fuel gauge not displaying accurate fuel level; Intermittent failure
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 12V069000 (Diesel) - vehicle not included
Repairs/costs cited: Not diagnosed or repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer stated vehicle not included in NHTSA 12V069000
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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…
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).…
Had fuel system trouble with your 2011 Nissan Juke?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
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?
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 23,400 and 106,000 miles, with the median around 64,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 23,400; a quarter make it past 106,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Nissan/Juke.
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