2012 Nissan JUKE Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

25 City / 30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

188

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Peter S

Nissan juke, why to buy and where to buy for a lot of fun trips.

It has a lot of comfortable features from the seats to the angle of the steering wheel. It is great on gas and easy on the engine through its easy to do oil changes. Sometimes there are issues with the headlights though. If you want to take a road trip it is very easy to do so with a Nissan juke.

Karla R

The Nissan juke is wonderful!

The car drives smoothly, has great acceleration, and is cute! The only negative is the low head room in the backseat area. I have the navigation and Bose package deal and it was worth the upgrade! The back seat folds down so you can put larger items in if needed. This is a very helpful feature.

Terry V

It is very reliable and fun to drive.

Our juke has been a very reliable car and it is fun to drive. With 6 manual transmission and sunroof the car is very enjoyable.

Ashley L

The car has four wheel drive.

I like the size of my car. I like how well it drives. I like the interior, black leather. I also like the gas mileage.

Kyle B

Get this car if you want a stylish sporty vehicle that gets good gas mileage and is a fun drive!

The juke is an amazing car. It is perfect for city driving and provides a smooth easy drive. I was interested in the car at first by it's unique style. The seats are comfortable and the gas mileage is superb. I like "juking" in and out of traffic but not in a dangerous reckless way. I have 2 dogs and they fit just great in the back. I would not recommend this car for large families as the backseat legroom is not the largest. The trunk space is adequate for normal living standards but I am looking at a larger vehicle for camping and road trips. I have not had any major issues with the car other than some recalls which were fixed for free by Nissan. I would have preferred it to have a center console for arm rests but you get used to the racing seats. It does provide an eco and sport mode but I rarely use those features. The usb input is very nice as it charges and also plays music through the car. I love the steering wheels grip and shape. There is also a nice hidden compartment in the trunk that holds car items that could be needed but are out of the way.

Marselina S

It is a reliable car however it is not made for someone with big families.

The car is small. Not a lot of room. The separated lights reminds me of a frog. However it is a reliable car. Runs great. I love that it has 3 different levels of engine. My favorite is the speed one. I love that the car is Bluetooth and that the screen it touch. I love that is has a GPS in the screen.

Emma E

Great car, inside and out.

Had problems with the battery dying, and it had to be replaced. Other than that I have been very happy. The car has a lot of power and drives great. The interior is very nice looking and comfortable and the exterior is very cute. It is too bad it is no longer being made by Nissan.

DIANNE M

Reasons to purchase a Nissan Juke...

My car is loaded with sunroof, navigation, Bluetooth, backup camera, push to start. It's a super fun car to drive. Very reliable vehicle. Small enough to fit in tiny spots. I only had it in the shop once for a big job. Just remember that if you take care of your car, it will take care of you and not have you on the side of the road needing assistance. My juke is very reliable in the snow which is the reason I bought it!!

Negative Owner Reviews

Laurie S

Smaller SUV with a very small gas tank.

Gas tank is too small, bad fuel mileage and the electric problems! The inside of the car is too small and the trunk area is too small and if you put things in the trunk area it is really easy to broke the glass out of the back area. The front seats are too close the middle area and it makes it hard to get into the area to clean!

Heidi C

That is it is extremely uncomfortable. This vehicle was not designed for long trip.

It is an uncomfortable ride. Bad seating. Shocks have never worked well. Riding in the back seat is worse than a truck.

Shady T

Functions in extreme temps.

The air conditioning does not work well. It blows hot air unless it is already cold outside. However, the heater always work, which I do like during the summer. The Bluetooth does not work. Then I got Bluetooth jack and it only works half the time. Then the windows only works if it's not the summer/winter season and its tiny.

Mina R

The seat warmers are nice and reach my whole back.

It makes random noises and does not start smoothly. The brakes are loose and it is too small on the interior. But the seat warmers are a plus. The leather interior is nice in cold weather but atrocious in hot weather. It is not a very reliable vehicle for long distance but for daily commute it works.

Julia C

Overpriced skateboard not for me.

The car is too small. Not enough space after shopping. It is a standard shift and I would prefer automatic. Not enough leg room for the back seat passengers. Only seats four and not comfortably. In case of front end damage, all has to be replaced because it is one unit.

Rebekah M

Compact and quick. Great sound system, AWD is fun. Not mechanically sound.

Car itself looks and feels great. However at 4 years old, the transmission was replaced. The check engine light comes on constantly due to faulty sensors. There are no lights the back seats or hatch area. In addition to the sun visors being to small to block the sun.

Nicole H

Great car but is now aging rough.

My car is 8 years old, almost 196k miles. It has been great until recently I have had to replace the exhaust, ball joint, struts, ac compressor, it is using oil, and my mileage has decreased. Was a great car til about 140k miles. It is sporty, handles well, and is great as a single person car, but isn't as well suited for families due to internal space limitations.

Abby S

The gas mileage is for sure a big perk in my book!

My car gets amazing gas mileage. And I love the way it turns into tight places. The sport mode is really nice for the city or curves in the country. I use the ecosystem in town it helps me save so much. The trunk space in unreal for just one person. It is comfortable for one child but if you are planning on having more than two kids in the back I don't recommend it. Also an infant seat does not fit very well in the back you can make it work but it will not be copy for the person in the front

Nissan JUKE Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

188 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats

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2012 Nissan JUKE Owner Reviews

4.34

135 Reviews

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56%

4 stars

30%

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mary m on June 22, 2021

Great traction in difficult weather

I love it because it is a crossover suv, I get the advantages of an suv with 4 wheel drive but it is great for parking in an urban setting

Shady T on May 29, 2021

Functions in extreme temps.

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Pros from Owners

Ashleigh M.

I absolutely love my Nissan Juke. This car does pretty good on gas mileage. And I love how fun and sporty this car is. The turbo engine is great and it is really responsive. This is a great first car.

Sue M.

I absolutely love my JUKE. It has been my absolute favorite vehicle and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It fits my outdoor lifestyle well. It also has a very luxurious interior with black leather with red stitching.

Cons from Owners

Ashleigh M.

This car does not have a lot of cons. I love this car. This car does sometimes take a lot of gas. Even though it is relatively cheap to fill up but it can add up. The backseat is also quite crammed. Not meant for having a ton of people.

Sue M.

The oil burns too fast. That is also specific to my car and not trying brand. I have to get oil changes more often than every 3,000 miles. I also wished the back seat had cup holders and more places to insert a car charger.

Ranks #13 Small Cars by Owners

The 2012 Nissan JUKE has an average owner rating of 4.36 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 36 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #12 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Nissan JUKE has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #12 of 36 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2012 Nissan JUKE A Good Car?

Yes. Very reliable. Good to drive on highway and other terrain. Comfy for the dogs and passengers. I appreciate that it is an all wheel drive option and comes in fun colors.

Syl A.

Yes, I really enjoy the Nissan juke sl 2012, especially the heated seats, aux port, and the USB port.

Catherine W.

Yes it is a great vehicle. It is reliable and sleek in design. The juke also gets great gas mileage city and highway.

Peyton L.

It is a great vehicle. I have had no problems with it. As long as you take care of it and change the oil when due.

Anthony C.

I love it!! I love the style, the back seats go down & it has a lot of room for transporting items. Pretty good gas mileage

Heather B.

No I arrived at dealership expecting to leave with a Hyundai however was offered the juke. I returned the first juke which was a 2014 and now have a 2012 I dislike the way it drives and it's too small

ross V.

I love my Nissan Juke; it has been such a great vehicle and hasn't had any problems since I've had it.

Isreal J.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Nissan JUKE?

Not that I have encountered, except there is a rattle inside the left front door which I cannot figure out and the tires are constantly being balanced because of tire pressure.

Syl A.

I haven't had any problems with my juke since I bought it! I did have a problem with my battery once that had to be replaced but it was relevant to the car.

Catherine W.

The Nissan juke is very reliable. I have not had any problems besides your normal tire replacements and parts that over time need to be serviced.

Peyton L.

My car does not have many problems. Takes a while to heat up in winter and the tire pressure goes down as well in colder weather.

Anthony C.

I've had it for 7 years and so far no problems other than regular maintenance. I have found it reliable, so far no extreme issues

Cathy R.

Yes and no. It does not meet my standards. Way too small. Drives rough with issues on right side strut

Deborah W.

Yes it is reliable and no it doesn't have any problems. I haven't had any issues with it at all and it has been awesome!

Kristina A.

Is The 2012 Nissan JUKE A Good Value?

24,000 and I believe it was a good purchase. The paint chips and it gets scratched permanently but I believe that happens with most cars. They are made of plastic after all.

Syl A.

Got it for about 12,000$ and I think that is a great value. If I went back in time I would make the same decision.

Catherine W.

When I purchased the vehicle it was around 13,000 with my loan including interest. So I'd say it was reasonable enough for me.

Peyton L.

Right now, it is worth over 6,000, not very much. But is a great car. It is great in value. It is really hard for it to break down if taken care of correctly. It is really nice looking. And the gas... Read More

Anthony C.

The price for mine is at 18k no it isn't a good deal or good value. I asked several times to allow me to exchange

Emma M.

I bought it used with 12000 miles on it and paid 23500 and I paid it off 2 years early and I feel like it has been a very good value

Amber S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 nissan juke oil type?

Answer: The 2012 Nissan JUKE has a 1.6 L 4Cylinder engine that needS5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. The capacity for the vehicle iS4.8 quarts with a filter and the torque for the drain plug is 25 ft/lbs. Synthetic oil is...

What's the 2012 nissan juke key fob battery size?

Answer: The 2012 Nissan JUKE key fob battery size is CR2032. This is a very common battery size for a coin battery and you should be able to find it at most grocery stores and drugstores around the country. Replacing...

How to perform 2012 nissan juke oil reset?

Answer: If You just had the oil changed in Your 2012 Nissan JUKE, You're going to want to clear the dash light that tells You it's time. Luckily, there are a few different ways to do this, and they're all pretty...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety