2013 Nissan Juke engine problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Nissan Juke — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that the timing chain was loose and caused damage to the timing case. The failure caused a three-inch gap, and engine oil was leaking onto hot parts inside the engine compartment. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle…”
filed Apr 29, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain cover had failed and parts from the cover were located inside the engine…”
filed Nov 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Juke years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Juke | 7 | 25% |
| 2015 Juke | 13 | 38% |
| 2014 Juke | 17 | 29% |
| 2012 Juke | 29 | 33% |
| 2011 Juke | 65 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Nissan Juke
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.