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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pressure sensor may not have been fully tightened during a previous recall repair, causing it to loosen over time and potentially leak fuel.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls, 152 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Nissan Juke.
27–29 mpg combined
8.1–8.7 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints about the 2011 Nissan Juke center heavily on the engine and fuel/propulsion systems. Owners frequently report the check engine light coming on, often traced to turbocharger-related issues, and a recurring pattern of the engine suddenly losing power or cutting out entirely, sometimes while the vehicle is moving at highway speeds. Several owners describe the car going into limp mode, where it can no longer hold speed or handle grades, typically on longer drives. Timing chain noise and oil leaks from the timing cover area come up across multiple reports as well. On the fuel and propulsion side, owners describe sudden loss of acceleration with no throttle response, requiring them to pull over and wait before the vehicle would move again. The CVT transmission overheating on extended trips, triggering limp mode, is a separate but consistent thread running through complaints in this model year.
152
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Nissan Juke has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak from a loosening fuel pressure sensor that can ignite and cause a fire.
The fuel pressure sensor on certain vehicles was not tightened fully during assembly or, in some cases, during a prior repair attempt that was meant to fix the same problem. Over time, the sensor can work itself loose and allow fuel to seep past the gasket where it connects to the engine's fuel delivery rail. Because that area sits near ignition sources, a leak raises the risk of a fire. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why this defect appears across multiple repair campaigns.
On the engine side, the turbocharger boost sensor bracket may have a defective weld that allows it to break free from the air intake tube. When that bracket separates, the engine can stall without warning while idling, which raises the risk of a crash, particularly in traffic or when pulling out into an intersection. In less severe cases, the engine may fall into a reduced-power mode where the vehicle can still move but acceleration is significantly limited.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pressure sensor may not have been fully tightened during a previous recall repair, causing it to loosen over time and potentially leak fuel.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will inspect the fuel pressure sensor and retighten it as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened during a previous recall repair, causing it to loosen and potentially leak fuel.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the correct specification at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pressure sensor on the engine fuel rail may not be tight enough. If it loosens, fuel can leak from the connection, potentially causing a fire if exposed to heat or flame.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel pressure sensor and tighten it to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A weld holding the boost sensor bracket to the air inlet tube may fail, causing the bracket to separate. This triggers reduced engine power and could cause stalling, increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air inlet tube assembly and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The turbocharger boost sensor bracket may separate from the air inlet tube because the weld holding them together is defective.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the lot number on your air inlet tube and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
