Juke (F15)
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Juke, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2011-2017 Nissan Juke
On a used 2011-2017 Nissan Juke, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (185), the fuel system (99) and the transmission and drivetrain (74). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 185 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke about the engine.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke about the fuel system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Recalls (7)
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.
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.
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. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.
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. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
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.
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NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JUKE, INFINITI QX AND INFINITI M VEHICLES. THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY LOOSEN DUE TO HEAT AND VIBRATION CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NISSAN JUKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 9, 2010, THROUGH MAY 12, 2011. THE TURBOCHARGER BOOST SENSOR BRACKET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE AIR INLET TUBE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WELD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2011-2017 Nissan Juke complaints?
Owners have filed 476 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke. The systems they name most often are the engine, the fuel system and the transmission.
Is the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 476 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke have?
NHTSA has 476 owner complaints on file for the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls covering some 2011-2017 Nissan Juke vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Nissan Juke?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the fuel system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Juke?
The 2017 Nissan Juke received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 3 stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 476 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.