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2014 Nissan Juke Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2014 Nissan Juke carries 2 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering switch and fuel system, gasoline. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Intermittent navigation, radio and lighting blackout.” 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 2014 Nissan Juke.

Reported to NHTSA

Intermittent navigation, radio and lighting blackout

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ENGINE

4 NHTSA complaints · 2015-06 → 2021-02

“GAUGE CLUSTER NOT DISPLAYING THE FLASHING ARROWS WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL STALK IS ENGAGED TO EITHER SIDE BUT THE LIGHTS OUTSIDE THE CAR IS STILL OPERATIONAL. ALSO, THE POWER LOCKS WILL DISENGAGED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ON ANY SPEED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10730316
“ELECTRICAL ISSUES BEGAN WITHIN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING (DEC 2014). NAVIGATION SYSTEM, RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTS ALL GO HAYWIRE UNEXPECTEDLY. RADIO//NAVIGATION COMPLETELY BLACK; INTERIOR LIGHTS EITHER STAY ON, FLICKER OR WON'T COME ON AT ALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11269577
“BEGAN NOTICING ISSUES WITHIN FIRST YEAR OF OWNING VEHICLE. EVERY OCCURRENCE WOULD TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP (GRAINGER NISSAN OF SAVANNAH, GA) TO GET CHECKED. BY THE TIME I GOT TO THE DEALERSHIP, EVERYTHING WOULD BE WORKING FINE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11396027

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Fuel pressure sensor leak with cabin fuel odor

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

8 NHTSA complaints · 2015-02 → 2019-02

“MY 2014 NISSAN JUKE IS GETTING A LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE CENSOR REPLACED, BUT I THINK IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:14V683000. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT NISSAN IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH PART OR DESIGN. THERE IS DEFINITELY A FIRE HAZARD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11035959
“THERE IS A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR IS LEAKING FUEL ALL DOWN THE ENGINE, AND THE CAR HAS A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL. THE SMELL IS PRESENT WHILE THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN GEAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11082443
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS FIRST STARTED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11179808

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CVT transmission noise, slipping and overheating

POWER TRAIN

8 NHTSA complaints · 2017-04 → 2021-11

“Yes transmission problems loud is loud whistling noise overheating of the transmission at long periods of driving have not taken it to the dealership to get checked did read up online that in that there are problems with the transmission in this year of car”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11438817
“MY JUKE HAS BEEN DECECLERATING WHILE IN HIGHWAY DOING 75MPH AND HAS BEEN JUMPING GEARS WHICH ALL HAD BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR AND WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL TODAY THAT THE ENTIRE VALVE BODY CONTROL IN THE TRANSMISSION WHICH CONTROLS CVT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11111046
“I DRIVE A LOT. I NOTICED THAT WHEN DRIVING ON HOT DAYS 80+ ON LONG DRIVES 1 HOUR+ ON THE INTERSTATE, MY CARS POWER AND RPMS BASICALLY SHUT DOWN”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11258577

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Sudden loss of power or stalling while driving

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE

11 NHTSA complaints · 2017-06 → 2025-04

“Starting up, will die. Dies at stop lights. Battery is newer. Idles funny. Fob won't open door locks or only opens one lock”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11507186
“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact shifted to park(P) and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred more frequently”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11479998
“NISSAN JUKE OWNERS ARE REPORTING OVER THE INTERNET THAT THE CAR SUFFERS FROM A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR OR BATTERY THAT CAUSES THE CAR TO LOSE POWER DURING NORMAL DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11000213

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Timing chain failure causing oil leak and engine shutdown

ENGINE

5 NHTSA complaints · 2017-05 → 2022-03

“TIMING CHAIN MALFUNCTION CAUSED OIL LEAK. THE CAR IDLED DOWN AND SHUTS OFF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11402828
“TIMING CHAIN RUBBED A HOLE IN THE TIMING COVER CAUSING ENGINE SHUT OFF, OIL LEAK EVERYWHERE ON PASSENGER SIDE AND METAL IN THE OIL. LUCKILY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11398482
“1. Timing Chain failure. Yes it is available for inspection. 2. Vehicle will shut down and stop while being driven”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11456059

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Air bags fail to deploy in crash

AIR BAGS

4 NHTSA complaints · 2016-05 → 2026-04

“I was involved in a serious crash in a 2014 Nissan Juke. The vehicle broke through a fence, traveled downhill, and rolled multiple times before coming to rest upside down”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11730263
“CAR RAN A STOP SIGN AND I BROAD SIDED HER AT 30 MILES AN HOU IN MY 2014 NISSAN JUKE. SHE WAS GOING 30MILES AN HOUR TOO TOO. THE FRONT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11279884
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATORS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10864381

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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)

23 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.

7

complaints mentioning a crash

3

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 2014 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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