2012 Audi A3 vs 2012 Nissan Juke
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Audi A3 | 2012 Nissan Juke |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 43 | 87 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 869 | 121 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–32 | 27–29 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 59,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A3 | Nissan Juke |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 31 | 6 |
| Engine | 0 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 15 |
| Power Train | 0 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2012 Audi A3
2012 Nissan Juke
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.