Nissan Juke Problems by Year
NHTSA has 478 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Nissan Juke, across 7 model years (2011–2017). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (153). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Nissan Juke years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Juke year: 2011, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2011 Juke: 153 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2013 Juke: 103 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2012 Juke: 87 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2017 Juke: 14 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 Juke: 28 complaints, 1 recall
- 2015 Juke: 34 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan Juke problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 178 | 7 | 1 |
| Power Train | 75 | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 73 | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 72 | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 7 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 7 | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Suspension | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 7 | 6 |
| Wheels | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Nissan Juke problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Nissan Juke model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Juke | 14 | 1 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Juke | 28 | 1 | 4★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 Juke | 34 | 1 | 4★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 Juke | 59 | 2 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 Juke | 103 | 2 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Juke | 87 | 4 | 4★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Juke | 153 | 3 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Juke years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2011 (153), 2013 (103) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Juke year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Juke?
Engine, with 178 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan Juke have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.