Nissan Juke Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

5
Total Recalls
316
Total Complaints
6
Total Crashes
5
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2011
Worst Year
2017
Best Year
43
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Nissan Juke — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2017BestExcellent6EngineFull report →
2016Good24Power TrainFull report →
2015Good24EngineFull report →
2014Caution14911Electrical SystemFull report →
2013Caution15511EngineFull report →
2012Avoid25733EngineFull report →
2011WorstAvoid11011EngineFull report →

7 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Nissan Juke Problems

Engine
88
Fuel/Propulsion System
42
Power Train
38
Electrical System
34
Unknown Or Other
26
Vehicle Speed Control
13
Air Bags
12
Engine And Engine Cooling
8
Fuel System / Gasoline
8
Steering
8
Structure
8
Visibility/Wiper
5

Based on 316 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Juke Years to Avoid

2011 Juke
101 complaints · 1 recalls · 1 crashes
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2012 Juke
57 complaints · 2 recalls · 3 crashes
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2013 Juke
55 complaints · 1 recalls · 1 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Juke Years to Buy

2017 Juke
6 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Nissan Juke Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Nissan Juke Reliability

What year Juke has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Nissan Juke had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 101 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2011 report for specific defects.

Is the Nissan Juke reliable?

The Nissan Juke has accumulated 316 owner-filed complaints and 5 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2017 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Juke.

What are the most common Juke problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine (88 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (42 reports), Power Train (38 reports), Electrical System (34 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Juke has an open recall?

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