Recalls: Nissan F15 Juke
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Nissan F15 Juke
Nissan F15 Juke: potential fuel leak
In December 2014, a recall was issued for Nissan F15 Juke vehicles that had VINs in the range SJN FA*F15A 6367793 to SJN FA*F15A 6516706. In these vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor may be insufficiently tightened to the fuel rail, and may loosen gradually due to heat and vibration of the engine. In some cases, fuel may leak between the fuel pressure sensor and the fuel rail. If the latter occurred in the presence of an external ignition source, a fire could result (PRA 2014/14464).
Nissan F15 Juke: engine may stop when driving
In June 2015, a recall was issued for Nissan F15 Juke vehicles that had VINs in the range SJNFA*F15A6434427 to SJNFA*F15A6494561. In these vehicles, the push-button engine start switch may remain in the pressed position due to excessive friction and not return after switching the engine on. If the driver continued to drive the vehicle in this condition, the emergency engine stop function may cause the engine to stop contrary to the driver’s intention – this would pose an accident hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2015/14790).
Nissan F15 Juke: rear oxygen sensor may fail without warning
In August 2016, a recall was issued for Nissan F15 Juke vehicles which had 1.6-litre MR16DDT turbocharged petrol engines. If an electrical short circuit occurred in the supply to the rear oxygen sensor, the sensor would fail but the driver would not receive an immediate warning of the failure. However, a malfunction indicator light (MIL) may display after continued driving depending on driving/vehicle characteristics. For the recalled vehicles, the ECU was to be re-programmed to display a warning if the rear oxygen sensor failed. The recalled Nissan F15 Juke vehicles had VINs in the range SJNFA*F15A7025110 to SJNFA*F15A7247792, though not all vehicles within this range were recalled (PRA 2016/15590).
2017 Nissan F15 Juke: engine could turn off and airbags could be disabled
In October 2018, a recall was issued for 2017 Nissan Juke vehicles because an internal ignition switch spring may have been manufactured with a surface defect. After prolonged usage, the engine could unexpectedly turn off while driving. If this coincided with a road traffic accident, the vehicle’s airbag system may not function. To fix, the mechanical key ignition switch assembly was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17085.
Problems and faults: Nissan F15 Juke
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Nissan Juke: CVT failure
For the Nissan Juke, there have been reports of premature failure for the continuously variable transmission (CVT, or Nissan’s ‘X-Tronic’), particularly for front-wheel drive models. While the cause of failure is not known, it is understood that the service manual for the Nissan Juke’s CVT only requires that the transmission fluid be inspected and does not specify a replacement interval. However, AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that the transmission fluid be replaced every 50,000 kilometres as preventative maintenance to extend the life of the transmission.
To improve cooling, MassRP has developed a dedicated CVT cooler for the Nissan Juke (see video below).
2010-12 Nissan Juke 1.6 DIG-T (MR16DDT): timing chain failure
For the Nissan Juke 1.6 DIG-T models, there have been reports of the timing chains becoming stretched. In April 2014, Nissan USA initiated a voluntary service campaign P4213 for 2011-13 ‘model year’ Nissan Juke vehicles that:
- Were manufactured at Nissan’s Oppama plant in Japan from March 2010 to November 2012; and,
- Had 1.6-litre MR16DDT turbocharged petrol engines.
For affected Nissan Juke 1.6 DIG-T vehicles, the timing chain may ‘deteriorate over time and distort’, accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Abnormal noises from the engine such as a rattle or ticking noise; and,
- Illumination of the ‘Check Engine’ warning lamp.
If the warning lamp was ignored, the timing chain could eventually break. According to the bulletin, however, Nissan Juke vehicles exported to other countries were unaffected because ‘the issue is uniquely related to the fuel characteristics present in the North America market”.
As part of the campaign, the timing chain, chain guides and crank sprocket were to be replaced (see NTB14-030c). For further discussion, please see Juke Forums: Voluntary Service Campaign P4213.
2014-15 Nissan Juke with 1.2-litre turbo engine: excessive oil consumption
For 2014-15 Nissan Juke vehicles, 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engines (Nissan’s ‘1.2 DIG-T’) produced prior to 25 July 2015 were susceptible to excessive oil consumption and the following symptoms:
- Illumination of the check engine light;
- Abnormal engine noises; and,
- Black exhaust smoke.
These symptoms were attributed to insufficient pressure in the intake manifold which, in combination with high vacuum in the cylinder, caused a lack of sealing at the second piston ring. As a result, engine oil was sucked into the combustion chamber and burned.
Both Renault’s 1.2 TCe and Nissan’s 1.2 DIG-T engines were affected by this problem and Nissan/Renault addressed this problem with the following measures:
- Initially, the engine control unit (ECU) was re-programmed with updated software to increase pressure in the intake manifold during low engine loads; and,
- If oil consumption was still sufficiently high that it was at its minimum level after 1600 km, then the piston rings were to be replaced. If the engine was noisy, then the chain tensioner, short block assembly or engine itself may need to be replaced depending on the diagnosis.
