Nissan Juke years to avoid (and the best years)
478 NHTSA owner complaints and 7 recalls across 7 model years, 2011 to 2017. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 478complaints
- 7recalls
- 27reported crashes
- 13reported fires
- 18reported injuries
Which Nissan Juke years should you avoid?
No Nissan Juke model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Nissan Juke year has 59 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2011 (153) and 2013 (103).
What are the best Nissan Juke years?
The Nissan Juke years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2017 (14), 2016 (28) and 2015 (34). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 14 | 0.2× | 1 | 3 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2016 | 28 | 0.5× | 1 | 3 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2015 | 34 | 0.6× | 1 | 2 | 2 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2014 | 59 | 1.0× | 2 | 7 | 5 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2013 | 103 | 1.7× | 2 | 4 | 4 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
| 2012 | 87 | 1.5× | 4 | 4 | 5 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2011 | 153 | 2.6× | 3 | 4 | 2 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 155 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain120 (77%)
- Structure & body12 (8%)
- Steering, suspension & tires8 (5%)
- Other systems6 (4%)
- Electrical & infotainment5 (3%)
Recalls (7)
Fuel system · 18V156000 · Mar 2018 · model years 2011, 2012
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Brakes · 18V086000 · Jan 2018 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 15V418000 · Jul 2015 · model years 2013, 2014
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.
Fuel system · 14V683000 · Nov 2014 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Safety · 12V328000 · Jul 2012 · model year 2012
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Fuel system · 12V069000 · Feb 2012 · model years 2011, 2012
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Engine · 11V583000 · Dec 2011 · model year 2011
IF THE BRACKET COMES OFF, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE THE ENGINE IS IDLING WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.