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2013 Nissan Juke

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Juke.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2013 Nissan Juke is an SUV that employs a 4.7‑quart oil capacity and a 5W‑30 API‑rated lubricant, delivered through an automatic AV‑S6 transmission, and it achieves EPA‑rated fuel economy of 27 city, 31 highway, and 29 combined miles per gallon. In its complaint history the model records 102 total owner complaints, with engine problems accounting for the largest share and two recall campaigns documented. Compared with the peak 2011 complaint volume of 153 and the low of 14 in 2017, the 2013 figure reflects a mid‑range reliability trajectory, indicating incremental improvement but still above the later benchmark.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy27/31/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215-55R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	1520865F0E
Engine air filter	1654630P00
Spark plug	224011KC1C
Front wiper blades	288901KE1A discontinued · alt 288901KE0A
Serpentine belt	117201KC0A
Thermostat	210493RC0A alt 212306N20A
Cabin air filter	272771FC0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	162.6 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	61.8 in
Wheelbase	99.6 in
Curb weight	3153 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	27 / 31 / 29 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	87 cu ft
Cargo volume	10 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Juke of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2011 SV

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2012	SV 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.80 sec	188 hp	AWD
2011	SV 1.6L Turbo I-4	6.80 sec	15.20 sec	188 hp	AWD
2011	SL 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	188 hp	FWD
2011	SL 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.70 sec	188 hp	AWD
2011	SL 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.50 sec	15.70 sec	188 hp	FWD
2015	SL 1.6L Turbo I-4	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	188 hp	AWD
2015	SL 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.40 sec	15.80 sec	188 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	0.9 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.7 qt
Transfer Case Fluid	80W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity	0.9 Pints

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	19 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	72-87 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	133-166 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	CVT: 650, MT: 650 or 600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	Except 0 or Between terminals 1 and 2 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	Except 0 Between terminals 1 and 3

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	0.90-1.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	100
Oil Capacity	4.00-4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	550 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	1.44-1.73 ohms
Engine Compression	172-226 psi. 14.5 maximum variation psi.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	122 ft-lbs / 62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in / 0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0014 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.945 in / 0.315 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60

20 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., step 2: 60

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	100 degrees.	100 degrees
3	Loosen all bolts.
4	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
5	95 degrees.	95 degrees
6	95 degrees.; Check diameter of bolts at two points, 11 mm and 45 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.15 mm, replace bolts. Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seating surface.	95 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

25 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70

25 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Nissan Juke sits midway through a clear decline in complaints and recalls across its generation. 2011 began with 153 complaints and 3 recalls, dropping to 87 complaints and 4 recalls in 2012; 2013’s 102 complaints and 2 recalls are a slight rebound from 2012 but still far below the 2011 peak. From 2013 onward, complaints fall steadily—57 in 2014, 34 in 2015, 28 in 2016, and 14 in 2017—while recalls remain low, never exceeding 4 and dropping to a single recall by 2015‑2017. The 2013 model’s top complaint areas (Engine 26, Electrical System 10, Power Train 10, Fuel System 6) are moderate, and its crash (4) and fire (5) complaints are also low relative to earlier years. Given this trend, 2013 is a relatively safe choice, but buyers might prefer later years for the continued reduction in issues.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

126

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

102

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 5 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’11 ’12’13’14 ’15 ’16 ’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 102 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine26

Electrical System10

Power Train10

Fuel System, Gasoline6

Fuel/Propulsion System5

Unknown Or Other4

Visibility4

Power Train,Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V418000Electrical System:Ignition:SwitchReported 01/07/2015

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… 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…

14V683000Fuel System, GasolineReported 28/11/2014

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 126 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-071D	2024-09-19	Air Bags	DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
NTB13-107G	2024-05-20	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D	2024-05-20	Electrical System	CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 35 battery Vehicles taking 4.7 qt Engine oil filter 1520865F0E Engine air filter 1654630P00 Spark plug 224011KC1C Front wiper blades 288901KE1A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Juke take?

4.7 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 Juke have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Juke get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 31 highway / 29 combined mpg.