2016 Nissan Juke Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Juke years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Juke. That ranks 6th out of 7 Juke model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (9 complaints, 32%), typically at around 31,502 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Nissan Juke problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 32% | 31,502 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 25% | 48,148 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 21% | 84 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 18% | 34,819 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 14% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 14% | 53,637 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 14% | 27,069 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 11% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 44,353 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Nissan Juke recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS vehicles. Due to a problem within the brake master cylinder, brake fluid may leak into the brake booster, reducing brake performance.
Risk: If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the left unintendedly, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle responded as…
Iâve had 3 sets of oem control arms fail repeatedly all have been replaced by dealer anytime you go over w bump it bends the control arms
For 8 years Since 20161st The struts, censor, Control panel, Window, 3 transmissions, Electronic multi-way control valve, EGR system, Radiator. All of these troubles since 2016 every year a problem.
The brakes in my car failed to work, leaving me swirling around on the highway. Yes it is available for inspection. I was a car accident that left me with a concussion and minor injuries. No the car is now totaled. The vehicle did receive an appraisal inspection. No they were absolutely no warnings…
I'm the only owner of this vehicle. In Dec 2021 (@ 61000 miles) I had problems with steering my vehicle. I went to break and could not break on the expressway. I was on a 55 miles expressway during rush hour traffic. I came to a stop on the side of the road and when I try to engage the accelerator…
Other Nissan Juke years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Juke | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 28 | 1 |
| 2015 Juke | 34 | 1 |
| 2014 Juke | 59 | 2 |
| 2013 Juke | 103 | 2 |
| 2012 Juke | 87 | 4 |
| 2011 Juke | 153 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Juke?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Nissan Juke?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Nissan Juke a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Juke model years, the 2016 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.