Nissan Juke Fog Lights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the Juke, a genuinely important design fact: Nissan cars are commonly fitted with only one rear fog light, by design.

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OEM Part Numbers

Accuracy note: we weren't able to verify a confident Nissan Juke fog lights part number at the time of writing. Please confirm the correct part via a Nissan dealer or parts specialist using your VIN.

A Genuinely Important Design Fact Worth Knowing First

Before assuming a fault, this is genuinely worth knowing: Nissan vehicles are commonly fitted with only a single rear fog light, not a matching pair on both sides — a deliberate design choice, since two illuminated rear fog lights together could be mistaken for brake lights by drivers behind. If only one side of the rear cluster lights up when the rear fog is activated, this is genuinely normal and by design.

A genuinely useful, real travel tip worth knowing if you're driving to mainland Europe: because UK right-hand-drive cars have this single rear fog light fitted on the nearside, it's on the wrong side for correct visibility once driving on the right on the Continent. A genuinely practical, documented trick: the bulb holder for this fog light can be physically swapped between the two rear light clusters before travelling, then swapped back on your return.

It's also worth knowing that on some models, the fog light fuse is located in a genuinely hard-to-find spot — behind the battery and underneath the air intake pipe.

Rarely Used, Easy to Forget About Until Needed

Fog lights sit unused for most owners most of the year, which means a fault can go unnoticed for a long time — right up until a genuinely foggy morning makes the problem obvious at the worst possible moment.

Before you buy: fog light fitment and bulb type vary by trim — not every trim level includes them as standard. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

What It Does

Front fog lights are angled and positioned to illuminate the road surface in low visibility conditions without creating the glare a standard headlight beam would in fog. Some higher trims of the Juke integrate fog lights into the same housing as cornering lights or daytime running lights, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.

Fitment & Compatibility

Not every trim level of the Juke comes with fog lights fitted as standard, and the housing design often differs between trims that have them integrated with other lighting functions and those with a standalone unit. Always confirm your specific trim's fitment before ordering. Whether you're sourcing a replacement fog lights for your Nissan Juke from a dealer, specialist, or online marketplace, always check compatibility against your registration or VIN before buying, and confirm you're ordering the correct side — driver's side (RH in the UK) or passenger side (LH in the UK) — since these are not interchangeable.

Common Faults

What to Look For

One side not working — usually a blown bulb, the most common and easiest fault to fix.
Neither side working — more likely a blown fuse or a faulty switch than two bulbs failing simultaneously.
Condensation inside the lens — points to a failed seal, worth addressing before it affects the bulb or wiring.
Cracked housing from front-end impact — common given their low mounting position, usually a straightforward like-for-like replacement.

DIY Replacement Difficulty

Bulb replacement is usually an easy DIY job, though access varies — some versions require reaching up from underneath via the wheel arch liner, others come apart from the front. Full housing replacement is similarly straightforward on most versions. Expect 15–30 minutes for a bulb swap, longer if the housing itself needs replacing.

OEM vs. Aftermarket

Reputable aftermarket fog light units and bulbs are a reliable, cost-effective alternative to OEM parts for the vast majority of cases, since this is a relatively simple lighting component without the complexity of adaptive or LED headlight systems.

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