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Nissan Juke problems by year

Owners have filed 478 complaints about the Nissan Juke since 2011, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 2011 model year has 153 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2011
Owner complaints
478
Recalls
7
Worst year
2011
Best year
2017
Model years
2011-2017

Nissan Juke years to avoid

More than twice the Juke's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Nissan Juke years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Nissan Juke complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2011201220132014201520162017

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Nissan Juke problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    186
  • Fuel system
    99
  • Transmission
    75
  • Electrical
    72
  • Acceleration
    29
  • Airbags
    26
  • Visibility
    19
  • Steering
    17
  • Suspension
    15
  • Body
    15
  • Brakes
    14
  • Wheels
    12

Most reported problems on the Nissan Juke

Stalling 47Check engine light 43Fuel smell 40Loss of power 30Engine failure 29Fuel leak 24

Nissan Juke problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20178214Engine16,00013Fewest complaints
20168628Transmission49,00013Fewest complaints
20158434Engine27,00012Fewest complaints
20147059Engine60,00027
201355103Engine69,53924
20125987Engine60,00044
201140153Engine64,00034Avoid

Recalls 7

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Questions about the Nissan Juke

What years of the Nissan Juke should you avoid?

2011. It has more than twice the Nissan Juke's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2011 alone has 153, mostly about engine and fuel system.

What is the best year for a used Nissan Juke?

2017, 2016 and 2015 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (14, 28 and 34).

What is the most common problem with the Nissan Juke?

Engine, with 186 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (99) and transmission (75).

How many recalls does the Nissan Juke have?

7 recalls between 2011 and 2017. The 2012 model year has the most, with 4.

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