BumperScan
Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-2012-NISJUK-1769

2012 Nissan Juke

Based on reports from 109 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
109
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
119
🟢

Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 109 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

See full verdict with buy/skip conditions

Top reported problems

1

engine wont turnover wont start

16 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

blown transmission

5 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX
3

timing chain broke

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $1.20

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

31 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 63K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 6 more items in full checklistUnlock

Failure Timeline by Mileage

12
0–30K
24
30–60K
19
60–90K
16
90–120K
4
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (24 reports) • Median: 63K miles

Full report: which components fail at each mileageUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (31 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

Also in your report

Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Engine31 (28%)
Fuel System20 (18%)
Electrical14 (13%)
Drivetrain11 (10%)
Other10 (9%)
Speed Control6 (6%)
Airbags6 (6%)
Brakes2 (2%)

2012 Nissan Juke: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2012 Nissan Juke, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 63,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 63K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2012 Nissan Juke, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2012 Nissan Juke, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2012 Nissan Juke, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
12
3
13
8
14
16
15
10
16
4
17
18
18
18
19
6
20
2
21
8
22
10
23
1
24
3
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Nissan Juke. Recent trend: increasing.

Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own

Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict

Get Report — From $1.20

Recall History (4 recalls)

12V069000Apr 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

12V328000Jul 2012

SEATS

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.

14V683000Jan 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

18V156000Apr 2018

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

Unlock

The worst model year for the Nissan Juke is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2012 Nissan Juke vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

109

Class avg

99

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small station wagons vehicles from 2012.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 109 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Nissan Juke Model Years

2017201620152014201320122011
View all Nissan Juke years →

2012 Nissan Juke: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Nissan Juke?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Nissan Juke is related to the engine, with 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Nissan Juke reliable?
The 2012 Nissan Juke has 109 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Nissan Juke problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Nissan Juke has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Juke problems start?
Based on 75 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 63,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 2012 Nissan Juke Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 109 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Get Full Report — From $1.20Money-back guarantee
Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees