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2012 Nissan Juke

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.

The Nissan Juke is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 2010.

Nissan Juke
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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Nissan Juke SUV AWD.

4/5
Overall
3/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Premium 27 32 29 306
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 25 30 27 329

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 12V328000

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.

Campaign 12V069000

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.

Campaign 14V683000

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.

Campaign 18V156000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

109 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 29 Fuel/propulsion System 15 Electrical System 14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Nissan Juke?

EPA figures for the 2012 Nissan Juke reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Nissan Juke?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan Juke. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan Juke?

Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Juke, most often about: Engine, Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2012 Nissan Juke?

NHTSA gave the 2012 Nissan Juke (2012 Nissan Juke SUV AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.