Nissan Juke Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan Juke model year (2011–2017) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan Juke Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 101 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 107
1 recall · 57 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 66
1 recall · 57 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 62
Best Nissan Juke Years to Buy
1 recall · 6 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 9
1 recall · 24 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 27
1 recall · 24 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 27
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Nissan Juke — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 9 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 1 | 24 | — | — | 27 | Good |
| 2015 | 1 | 24 | — | — | 27 | Good |
| 2014 | 1 | 49 | 1 | — | 54 | Caution |
| 2013 | 1 | 57 | 1 | — | 62 | Caution |
| 2012 | 1 | 57 | 3 | — | 66 | Caution |
| 2011 | 2 | 101 | — | — | 107 | Avoid |
All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan Juke Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade Juke units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Juke models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Juke should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2011 Nissan Juke if possible. It has 2 recalls, 101 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 107 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Juke to buy?+
The 2017 Nissan Juke is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 9. It has only 1 recall and 6 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Juke has the fewest problems?+
The 2017, 2015, 2016 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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