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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JN8AF5MR6DT212998 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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JN8AF5MR6DT•••••• 2013 Nissan JUKE

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 4 for the average 2013 Nissan JUKE build.

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101on the model
25builds in total
Most reported Engine 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Visibility/wiper Jan 2020
I went outside to start my car to warm it up, I live in michigan and this happened during winter so it was between 15-25 degrees that night. I closed the door after I got out of my stationary vehicle, and the sunroof shattered. I did not close it hard, I do not slam my car…
Engine Jun 2016
The contact owns a 2013 nissan juke. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal noise emitted under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that sludge was on the motor and the timing belt separated from the engine. The technician…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JN8AF5MR6DT212998 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.