Nissan Juke problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 135 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Nissan Juke (2011–2017). The 2013 Juke has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
135
Recalls
7
Model years
7
Worst year
2013

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Nissan Juke model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Nissan Juke years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2013 Nissan Juke — 41 complaints, 1 crash, 2 fires; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2015 (10 complaints).

Every Nissan Juke model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 Juke83001Engine
2016 Juke101101Steering
2015 Juke100001Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 Juke212312Engine
2013 Juke411212Engine
2012 Juke240014Engine
2011 Juke210003Engine

Most common Nissan Juke problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    55 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    24 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    22 complaints
  • Electrical System
    18 complaints
  • Suspension
    9 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    9 complaints
  • Steering
    8 complaints
  • Airbags
    6 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Nissan Juke received by NHTSA each month.

Nissan Juke recalls

  • Recall 18V156000Mar 7, 201849,385 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V086000Jan 31, 2018415 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    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.

  • Recall 15V418000Jul 1, 201514,595 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V683000Nov 28, 2014133,592 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

  • Recall 12V328000Jul 12, 201211,076 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the rear seat back may not be secured, increasing the risk of injury to the rear seat occupants.

  • Recall 12V069000Feb 24, 201279,275 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 11V583000Dec 8, 201128,294 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall while the engine is idling without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Nissan models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology