Timing Tensioner problems of the 2011 Nissan Juke

Timing chain shows signs of defect in my 2011 Nissan Juke. Engine struggle/slow to accelerate at intersection multiple times. There was a safety recall on vehicle 2014 for timing chain/ tensioner. Reported to Nissanusa about situation and was told all recalls were closed on vehicle, I'm just concerned this is a major safety issue with this vehicle retaining to a part that was already recalled for fear of failure and risk and replaced with another part that is inferior or reinstalled incorrectly. Thanks.

In 2014 Nissan of north olmstead did a recall on our timing chain when they did the recall they did not replace the tensioners causing the chain to rub through the timing chain cover. There is also metal shards in our oil in the engine. The car would not start and was leaking oil very badly we took the car to conrad's in lakewood and that is what they told us and showed us with video.

My Juke began to have a ticking/clicking sound in the motor which sounded worse with acceleration. I took it to a dealer and they first told me it was the exhaust, then later told me it is timing chain and damage to motor done which would require replacement motor but approval from a district manager was needed prior to proceeding on the warranty work. Although still under warranty and able to show receipts for service dates, they told me they may void my warranty for not having a Nissan brand oil filter on the Juke. I called to check ion my engine replacement the next day and was told they were waiting on parts and that the tensioner broke off and the timing chain was rubbing the motor but they will replace worn parts instead of entire motor and that the rubbing on the motor would not alter the functioning of the motor. One week later, still waiting on my car and paying for a daily rental. This is my 8th Nissan owned. And the second to have engine problems (2006 altima with blown engine at 147,000 miles). Purchased Juke October 2010 and it is driven only by myself and at speeds less than 65mph most days. There is an obvious flaw in the design of these timing chains and components which hold it all together. Still owe 11,000 on my Juke and am worried about the future reliability and safety for my travels in it.

My car has engine failure at 2 years old and 72k miles. I initially took my car to Nissan at the fate and mileage listed above for a rattle in the engine area. Was told it needed a new drive belt and tensioner. This was a misdiagnosis. The rattle gets worse, drive performance declines, rake the car back to Nissan on 8/27. Compression test reveals two cylinders at or below minimum specifications. I was told that I need a new engine. My own research has reveals several consumer complaints about the timing chain in the 2011 Juke. Many folks all over the internet are reporting that at approximately the same mileage as me, their car starts to rattle and when they take it in, they are told they need a new engine. Most point to the timing chain. My service guy was reluctant to blame the timing chain and would say only that "sludge" was probably the culprit. It isn't. I really hope this issue is being monitored. It seems many people are hoping for a recall soon.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Juke. The contact stated the engine failed and the battery drained excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The windshield made a squeaking and rattling noise when driving and going over bumps. It was almost a constant sound. The engine would idle and sputter, when stopped at a red light. When the consumer accelerated from the light, the vehicle stalled. It was determined the timing chain snapped and caused damage to the crank sprocket and chain. The times chains, guides, timing chain tensioner and crank sprocket were all replaced. The vehicle started but mis-fired due to the valves being bent. The engine block was then replaced, due to damage to the valve guides and piston tops. The vehicle had to be to towed to the dealer, because the vehicle was emitting blue grayish, colored smoke, and then stalled. Updated 06/18/14.