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2013 Nissan Juke SL FWD

The 2013 Nissan Juke SL FWD is a 188-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,790 MSRP.

It makes 188 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 2000-5200 rpm, spinning to a 6,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

The Juke measures 162.4 inches long on a 99.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,939 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$24,790 ($34,578 *)
Engine
Engine TypeMR16DDT 1.6L Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) turbo inline-4, DOHC, aluminum block/head
Horsepower188 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000-5200 rpm
Redline6,400 rpm
Valvetrain16-valve DOHC, silent chain, single-stage
Bore and Stroke79.7 x 81.1 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Injection TypeSequential Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG), turbocharged w/ intercooler
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual
1st Gear3.36 (35 mph **)
2nd Gear1.94 (61 mph **)
3rd Gear1.39 (86 mph **)
4th Gear1.11 (107 mph **)
5th Gear0.91 (131 mph **)
6th Gear0.76 (157 mph **)
Reverse3.29
Final Drive4.21
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut, 23mm stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionTorsion beam with integrated stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented disc, 11.7 x 1.02 in.
Rear Brake DiscSolid disc, 11.5 x 0.35 in.
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7.0 in. aluminum-alloy
Wheels Rear17 x 7.0 in. aluminum-alloy
Tires FrontP215/55R17 (Goodyear Eagle RS-A)
Tires RearP215/55R17 (Goodyear Eagle RS-A)
Dimensions & Weight
Length162.4 in
Width69.5 in
Height61.8 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Front Track60 in
Rear Track60 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft³
Curb Weight2,939 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.6 in
Headroom Rear36.7 in
Legroom Front42.1 in
Legroom Rear32.1 in
Shoulder Room Front53.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear51.4 in
Hip Room Front51.5 in
Hip Room Rear48.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2013 Nissan Juke SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2013 Nissan Juke SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan JUKE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 1, 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

Consequence: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 15V418000

Nov 28, 2014 · 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.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 14V683000

103 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan JUKE

Owner Complaints

103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan JUKE (4 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine40
Power Train16
Electrical System14
Fuel/Propulsion System13
Unknown Or Other10
Vehicle Speed Control8
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 26, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“I bought this car 2 years ago. It was changed to white sometime in its past. There are recalls that are old that were not fixed on this car and I am having a problem with it. It stopped 2x’s in the…”
Jun 29, 2026 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle at a store, the contact noticed an abnormally strong fuel odor and fuel leakage underneath the front end of the…”
May 27, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a mechanic sale. At the time of…”
Apr 29, 2026 · Engine
“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…”
Apr 20, 2026 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“The contact owned a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle suddenly began decelerating to approximately 40 MPH and veering off an exit. The vehicle suddenly backfired, and…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 NISSAN JUKE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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