Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 14 | −74% | 1 | Engine | Good |
| 2016 | 28 | −52% | 1 | Transmission | Good |
| 2015 | 34 | −42% | 1 | Engine | Good |
| 2014 | 59 | typical | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 2013 | 103 | 1.9× | 2 | Engine | Caution |
| 2012 | 87 | 1.6× | 4 | Engine | Caution |
| 2011 | 153 | 3.1× | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Juke year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Nissan Juke problems
Latest Nissan Juke recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V-069. During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Seats
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 juke vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through May 26, 2012. Due to an incomplete weld penetration, the rear seat back striker May partially separate in a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected seat back strikers, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 20, 2012. Owners May contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Nissan Juke should you avoid?
2011, 2013 and 2012 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Juke years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2011.
What is the best year for the Nissan Juke?
2017 has the fewest complaints compared with other Juke years at the same age, followed by 2016 and 2015. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Nissan Juke problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (186), fuel & propulsion system (99) and transmission & drivetrain (75). Engine complaints peak in the 2011 model year.
How many recalls has the Nissan Juke had?
7 recalls across 2011–2017. The model year with the most is 2012. See all Nissan Juke recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.