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2012 Nissan JUKE repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 23 repairs.
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2012 Nissan JUKE repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Nissan JUKE 4dr SUV

turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Nissan JUKE in Arizona, United States
Apr 2014 - Feb 2021
Jan 2016 Battery does not always charge properly resulting in dead battery.Dealer unable to locate problem.I am an Electrical/Controls engineer.I suspect issue is with software controlling charger based upon numerous observations of charging pattern. 
Nissan JUKE in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
Mar 2015

17000 mi

US $120
Battery completely drained after 1 hour of parking. Able to jump started but it took several try (Battery totally empty). I replaced the battery with a new one. 
Nissan JUKE in Texas, United States
Mar 2012 - Feb 2015
Oct 2012

2000 mi
Dead battery, would not hold charge. Towing and replacement covered by Nissan. 
Mar 2014

7000 mi
Would not pass inspection because no computer interface info. Turned out shipping battery save switch never turned "on" at delivery. Dealer fault! PS, this kept A/C from remembering last "on" setting for 2 years! Also kept lock "beep&# 
Dec 2014

9000 mi
Wouldn't start; first analysis was push button start module. Upon further time at dealer BCM had failed (the brain of the car). Had to get part from Dallas. Part, loaner car and towing on warranty thankfully, otherwise costly. Keep car?? 

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2012 Nissan JUKE 4dr SUV

turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

Nissan JUKE in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

92112 mi
Tire light came on, all tires including spare were with correct pressures. Thought it may be a TPS but it turned out that the TPS "system" just needed a reboot. They didnt charge me due to them initally losing my keys (they were in the mechanics shirt pocket) 
Nissan JUKE in Maryland, United States
Nov 2012 - Jul 2022
Feb 2015

24500 mi
Seatbelt locked up and would not extend or retract. They replaced the Belt Assembly Tongue part 86885-1KM0A 
May 2018

48000 mi

US $200
After heavy acceleration and occasionally at other times, car lost power. Drained/filled CVT fluid which corrected the problem. It really seems to need a complete fluid exchange but that was not an option for this car so I'm expecting to have to do this again. Dealer said the fluid should last to 100,000 miles but obviously time plays a role too. 
Apr 2021

61588 mi

US $1500
both high and low pressure fuel pumps were replaced 
Feb 2022

64409 mi

US $443
Replace lower left front control arm 
Nissan JUKE in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016

70000 mi

US $220
Replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors. Also replaced all brake hardware as uneven pad wear was noticed. 
Jun 2021

175000 mi

US $2500
[drivetrain issue] Front driver's side axle and boot replaced Universal Fan Belt and tensioner replaced 
Nissan JUKE in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

3500 mi
seatbelt sensor illuminates when no passenger in seat and driver seatbelt is engaged. dealer "reset" sensor. 
Mar 2013

6000 mi
Leaking sunroof. Tightened a screw, didn't fix it. 
Nissan JUKE in New York, United States
Apr 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

3000 mi
unable to control temperature. Constantly cold 
Nissan JUKE in Utah, United States
Oct 2011 - Mar 2015
Sep 2012

9000 mi
Idling rough; dealer said it was normal. 
Jun 2014

19000 mi
Accessory jack seemed to be shorting out, power delivery unreliable to cell charger Brake pedal felt like it was fully engaged then would 'pop' down a little further like it was bypassing the limiter or had a second detent. Brake system bleed performed. 
Nissan JUKE in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Mar 2013

16120 mi

C $980
Sunroof replacement glass exploded. 

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2012 Nissan JUKE 4dr SUV

turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Nissan JUKE in New York, United States
Sep 2012 - Feb 2018
Oct 2012

2000 mi
Manual transmission would not go into reverse. Transmission replaced by dealer. 
Jun 2017

79000 mi

US $90
Exhaust needed a bit of creative welding. 

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