Most common 2013 Nissan Juke problems
Share of the 103 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Juke complaints by model year
Best Juke years: 2017, 2016, 2015. Years to avoid: 2011, 2013, 2012. Compare all years →
2013 Nissan Juke recalls (2)
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
What 2013 Nissan Juke owners say
Engine & cooling all 40 →
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the turbo charger and Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic replaced the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor but experienced the failure for a second time. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic and had the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor replaced for a second time but experienced the failure a third time. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The contact declined the diagnostic test due to the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while stopped at a sign or while driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed that the timing chain had a hole in the cover. Additionally, there was a massive oil leak. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was made aware of diagnostic trouble codes: P0300, P0114, and engine misfire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 10,581.
Fuel & propulsion system
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle at a store, the contact noticed an abnormally strong fuel odor and fuel leakage underneath the front end of the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. While driving to the residence, the contact became aware that the fuel gauge reading was lowering quickly. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon arriving to the residence, the contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact reversed to park away from other vehicles. The contact then became aware that a fire had started underneath the hood, and the fire grew quickly. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact stated that the vehicle was significantly burned from the front end to the cabin. …
The contact owned a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle suddenly began decelerating to approximately 40 MPH and veering off an exit. The vehicle suddenly backfired, and black smoke came from the hood and rear end. The contact pulled to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and exited the vehicle. The contact noticed something small. sparks of fire underneath the body of the vehicle. The contact called the fire department, and at that time, the vehicle had caught fire. The fire department came and extinguished the fire. The police department arrived as well. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed totaled. The fire department made a fire report. There were no injuries or medical attention needed. …
Transmission & drivetrain
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The car started to lose power while driving with the cruise control engaged, the odometer revved up from 2 RPM to 6 RPM then the speedometer started to descend from 75 MPH to 60MPH without the cruise control being disengaged. Luckily no drivers were behind me as I started trying to brake and pull over to the side of the road. There wasn't any indication that something was wrong on the dashboard, not one warning light. I proceeded to check the diagnostics with my micro mechanic, which gave me a code that the Torque converter was the problem. The dealership ran a diagnostic test and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.
2013 Nissan Juke engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | FWD | 27 / 31 / 29 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 25 / 30 / 27 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 25 / 29 / 27 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Nissan Juke a good car?
Based on 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Juke rates use caution: 1.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the Juke at the same age. It is one of the Juke years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan Juke?
The engine & cooling — 40 complaints, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (19) and transmission & drivetrain (16).
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Juke have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2013 Nissan Juke, the most recent from July 1, 2015 (switch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Juke?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2016 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011, 2013 and 2012. See the full Nissan Juke years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Juke problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 70,000 miles; 36% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.