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2013 Nissan Juke Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2013 Nissan Juke carries 2 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering switch and fuel system, gasoline. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “CVT transmission failure causing sudden deceleration.” Nissan owner's manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1. The biggest preventable failure on Nissan vehicles is CVT transmission damage from extended fluid intervals — owners of Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Pathfinder, and Murano with CVT should not skip it.

2 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Campaign #15V418000 · Jan 7, 2015

Issue: 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. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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

Campaign #14V683000 · Nov 28, 2014

Issue: 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. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2013 Nissan Juke.

Reported to NHTSA

CVT transmission failure causing sudden deceleration

POWER TRAIN

11 NHTSA complaints · 2014-08 → 2021-09

“MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A CROWDED INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO ABOUT 40 MPH. NO POWER WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11232875
“I HAVE A NISSAN JUKE 2013 SV AWD. SINCE I BOUGHT IT, I HAVE CVT PROBLEMS. WHEN I DRIVE LONG DISTANCE AND THE WEATHER IS OVER 75 F OR I DRIVE ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS, MY CAR STOP ACCELERATING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11129612
“DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AVERAGING 80 MPH. I WAS NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL. AFTER 4 HOURS OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO DECELERATE. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL FURTHER TO ACCELERATE, YET IT HAD NO EFFECT. THE VEHICLE SPEED DROPPED TO 60 MPH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11151948

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Fuel odor from fuel pressure sensor leaks

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

10 NHTSA complaints · 2016-03 → 2026-08

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11747207
“The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor detected. The contact smelled of gasoline odor coming through the air vents when the air condition was activated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11429410
“THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL VAPOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS AND LEAKED FUEL ONTO THE GROUND ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10839282

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Sunroof glass shattering while parked or idling

VISIBILITY

4 NHTSA complaints · 2014-01 → 2018-01

“WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11062253
“THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. DRIVER GOT IN AND CLOSED THE DOOR. AFTER HEARING AN ODD SOUND OF SOMETHING RAINING DOWN ON THE ROOF AREA, DRIVER GOT OUT AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10641939
“THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR WAS SHUT, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED UPWARD. THE EXPLOSION SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10559119

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Timing chain failure causing engine damage

ENGINE

13 NHTSA complaints · 2016-07 → 2026-04

“MY 2013 JUKE SL BROKE DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND THEN CAME TO A STOP AND WOULDN'T START. IT WAS TOWED TO A NISSAN SERVICE DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND DAMAGED MY ENGINE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11342621
“TIMING CHAIN BROKE ON A 5-YEAR-OLD, 72,000 CAR. THE 2013 NISSAN JUKE'S HAVE A HISTORY OF DEFECTIVE TIMING CHAIN, YET NISSAN WOULD NOT GIVE AID FOR REPAIR OF MY CAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11170804
“STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN, WHICH CAN LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE, OR ENGINE FAILURE, IF ENGINE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION IT COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENTS AND / OR DEATH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11085021

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Turbocharger failure causing sudden loss of power

ENGINE

14 NHTSA complaints · 2015-10 → 2024-04

“ON 1/12/2017 WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND WENT TO ENTER INTO HIGHWAY. WHILE ENTERING INTO HIGHWAY CARS SPEED STARTED TO DECLINE AT A FAST RATE DOWN TO 25 ON A 70 MPH HIGHWAY. ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. WAS MAKING A POP/WHISTLING SOUND UNDER HOOD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10945191
“Car has just 45,000 miles on engine. Purchased new from Pohanka Nissan in Salisbury MD 2013. Now has Turbo charger failure. Lost power suddenly on Highway traveling 60 mph”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11433792
“TURBO CHARGER FAILED WHILE IN MOTION ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE NEARLY LOST ALL POWER AND BLACK SMOKE WAS SPEWING FROM THE EXHAUST”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11130558

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Electrical failures causing no-start condition

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 NHTSA complaints · 2015-01 → 2022-01

“Car was running, no prior issues. Shut off car, returned a few hours later and it would not start. Everything else worked, but wouldn't attempt to turn over”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11447383
“CAR WOULD AT TIMES NOT START UP AGAIN AFTER RUNNING AN ERRAND OR TRIP, AT FIRST WE COULD JUMP START THE VEHICLE BUT LATER IT WOULDN'T WORK THAT WAY, NEW BATTERY NEW STARTER, ALTERNATOR REPLACED NOTHING WORKED FINALLY WOULDN'T START AT ALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11375658
“THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10676587

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic oil every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1. Schedule 2: 7,500 miles. VR30DDTT (3.0L twin-turbo): full synthetic only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Front-wheel-drive Nissans (Altima, Sentra, Versa) wear front tires fast — don't skip rotations.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (NS-3)

Every 60,000 mi

Nissan officially calls CVT fluid 'lifetime,' but independent technicians and Nissan TSBs recommend replacement every 60,000 miles to prevent CVT failure. Use Nissan NS-3 fluid only — substitutes destroy the belt-and-pulley system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Rogue and Pathfinder front pads typically last 35,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Dark or amber fluid indicates moisture contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner if driving on dusty unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on QR25, MR20, and VQ35 engines. VR30DDTT: 60,000 miles due to higher cylinder pressures.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

Nissan Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue/green): first change at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000. Do not mix with other coolant chemistries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transfer Case / Rear Diff (AWD models)

Every 60,000 mi

Rogue AWD, Murano AWD, Pathfinder 4WD: replace transfer case fluid and rear differential fluid every 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on Altima, Rogue, and Sentra.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

37 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

4

complaints mentioning a crash

5

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2013 Nissan Juke reflects Nissan's published service intervals and the Maintenance Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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