Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Nissan Juke owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the master sensor needed to be replaced. The part was replaced twice with an OEM and an aftermarket part however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact was informed by the dealer that the database showed no information and the dealer declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). After retrieving the vehicle, the odor of fuel was still present. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000. The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed, there was still a fuel leak coming from the same part that they had replaced.
My 2011 nissan juke has approximately 118,000 miles and I've ran out of gas several times even when it said there was 88 miles left in the tank and the traction control light won't go off it stays on constantly along with the check engine light and tire pressure warning light and its making a squealing noise and its losing power I've only had it a year I know they have been recalled for certain reasons but I'm not sure if this car has been fixed or not i can't afford to get it fixed due to health and medical bills including hospital bills from when my wife passed away I'm finding several issues people have had with the jukes why isnt nissan extending the recalls because for people who buy them from private people dont know if the car has been recalled or fixed its very unsafe I've lost power while driving at 45 miles an hour because it ran out of gas even when it displayed 88 miles left …
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V156000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving up hills, mostly at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that on other occasions when gas was added to the vehicle and the vehicle began driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The contact added that on several occasions while parked, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. …
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a faulty fuel pump sensor. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on back order. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the repair had been completed. The contact stated that after leaving the dealer and driving for approximately ten minutes, the contact noticed that the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had informed them that the check engine warning light was illuminated; however, the vehicle was not repaired. …
I purchased a used 2011 Nissan Juke from a Nissan dealership. At first I had trouble filling up the tank. I brought it back to the dealer I purchased it from and they found a plastic piece from a plastic gas can stuck in the tank. From the moment I purchased the car, whenever I fill it with gas, my car, clothes, garage and first level of my home smells like gas. I looked on the internet and found there was a recall for this issue in 2012. I believe that whomever serviced the car for the 2012 recall did not do it properly. For the past week and a half I've been in contact with Nissan customer service who either disconnect me, give me incorrect information or don't return my phone calls when promised. I was told a supervisor would get back in touch with me in four to eight hours. They called me back three days later. I feel like my car is a death trap. …
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 shavings from the block soaked in oil from the leak the chain created, is the reason the engine was malfunctioning this time around. It was only "patched and not fixed" states the mechanic from ed hicks Nissan. I purchased the extended warranty for 100,000 miles and at 108,000 miles the engine blows and Nissan does not want to claim responsibility for the damage. …
As I was coming to a stop at the approaching red light, my car completely cut off. It was not enough time to turn on hazards or signal any approaching cars so the car causing the car behind me to hit into the back of my bumper. The hit caused something to fall off the top of their car and make a small crack onto my driver tail light. The car stopped because it was completely out of gas, even though the gas meter read that there was more than a quarter tank of gas in the car. There was a recall on my vehicle for the fuel system not reading correctly, which I had my car taken into the Nissan dealership in July, where they spent 3 hours "correcting" the problem. …
My vehicle was taken in for original recall repair in November 2018 to charlie clark Nissan. Upon pickup of vehicle, I alerted service man of strong smell of gas and he stated it had been repaired but my filters simply needed to be replaced. I had all my filters replaced three times and attempted to take my vehicle to alternate Nissan dealerships due to persistent smell of gas but was told since they're are no open campaigns with my VIN. I took my vehicle back to original dealership and have now been told it is indeed leaking fuel as a direct result of the recall but they are unable to cover the costs of the repair due to it already been previously worked on. Vehicle leaks fuel profusely, omits black fumes through exhaust and has issues accelerating. Average fuel usage is 60 miles perfull tank of gas.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. Upon starting the vehicle, the service engine indicator illuminated. Two days later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V156000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to pat peck Nissan-gulfport (9480 us 49, gulfport, ms 39503, [phone]) where the recall repair was performed; however, the service engine indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the Nissan dealer. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer and the failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V-069. During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, Infiniti qx and Infiniti m vehicles. 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.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 2, 2012. Owners May contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel System complaints in other Juke years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2011 Nissan Juke?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2011 Nissan Juke, 29% of the model year's 153 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2011 Nissan Juke fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 18V-156 (fuel system, gasoline, Mar 7, 2018); NHTSA recall 12V-069 (fuel system, gasoline, Feb 24, 2012). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2011 Nissan Juke fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles, and 16% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.