Model year guide

2012 Nissan Juke

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Nissan Juke is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 92 on record.

2012 Nissan Juke — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Nissan Juke at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints87
Overall safety4 / 5 ★
Combined28 mpg
Typical price$13,114

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2012 Nissan Juke recalls 4

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #18V156000 · 07/03/2018

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.

Fix: 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.

Seats NHTSA Campaign #12V328000 · 12/07/2012

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JUKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH MAY 26, 2012. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE WELD PENETRATION, THE REAR SEAT BACK STRIKER MAY PARTIALLY SEPARATE IN A CRASH.

Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BACK STRIKERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #14V683000 · 28/11/2014

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.

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #12V069000 · 24/02/2012

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2012 Nissan Juke common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2012 Nissan Juke safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 Nissan Juke SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2012 Nissan Juke MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2012 Nissan Juke worth?

Low
$9,750
Typical price
$13,114
High
$16,500

From 91 comparable 2012 Nissan Juke listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Nissan Juke costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,500
Fuel only$13,500
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Nissan Juke trims & engines on record

Trims
SL · SV · S
Engines
1.6L

2012 Nissan Juke vehicles on record

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2012 Nissan Juke — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Juke have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Nissan Juke. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Juke?

Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, fuel system, gasoline.

What is the 2012 Nissan Juke safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2012 Nissan Juke an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 3★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Juke get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Nissan Juke at about 28 mpg combined (26 city / 31 highway).

How much is a 2012 Nissan Juke worth?

Comparable 2012 Nissan Juke listings run roughly $9,750–$16,500, typically around $13,114 (from 91 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.