2017 Nissan Juke Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 19, 2026 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Juke years
Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Juke. That ranks 7th out of 7 Juke model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 50%), typically at around 11,225 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Nissan Juke
A 2013 Nissan Juke Nismo photographed in Lompoc, California. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: LukaCali, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Nissan Juke problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine7 · ~11,225 mi
Electrical System4 · ~15,000 mi
Service Brakes2 · ~33,113 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~55,000 mi
Air Bags1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~11,225 mi
Wheels1 · ~16,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine750%11,225——
Electrical System429%15,000——
Service Brakes214%33,113——
Unknown or Other214%55,000——
Air Bags17%———
Forward Collision Avoidance17%———
Power Train17%———
Seat Belts17%———
Vehicle Speed Control17%11,225——
Wheels17%16,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 4 complaints
2018: 2201822019: 4201942020: 1202012021: 1202112022: 1202212023: 2202322025: 2202522026: 120261

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Nissan Juke recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinderJan 31, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V086000 · 415 vehicles

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 2017 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while at a red light, the vehicle slowly accelerated to 60 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence to diagnose the vehicle. The…

Engine · received Feb 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11719117

Problems with CVT Transmission causes stalling and or shuddering. The RPM goes up and down when idle.

Engine · received Sep 11, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11686496

This vehicle has 16K miles. The air bag and seat belt warning lights are illuminated. This car has a Nissan Extended Gold Warranty for 4 more years and 55K more miles. This warranty does not include these mentioned safety systems. This - any - warranty of this type should include the safety…

Air Bags · received Jun 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11665490

Vehicle continues to rev engine high upon starting. Causing service engine light & traction control warning light to turn on. Does so after sitting. No one has been able to diagnose. Once codes are cleared, light do not go back in for days/weeks. Little acceleration will occurs. Engine seems to…

Electrical System · received Jun 28, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11529300

We purchased this vehicle brand new and currently has 24,000 miles and has always been garaged . I just became aware now that there is no functioning burglar alarm and possibly no ignition lock-out similar to the Kia and Hyundai issue . Even though there is a functioning armed indicator light on…

Unknown or Other · received Apr 22, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11518417

Other Nissan Juke years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2017141
2016 Juke281
2015 Juke341
2014 Juke592
2013 Juke1032
2012 Juke874
2011 Juke1533

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Juke?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Nissan Juke?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.