Nissan Juke reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 478 complaints about the Nissan Juke with NHTSA since 2011, most often about engine and transmission and drivetrain. Nissan has filed 3 warranty extensions and 12 service campaigns for it, and there are 7 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Nissan Juke? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Juke a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2011 on.
- Owner complaints
- 478
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 3
- Filed by Nissan
- Service campaigns
- 12
- Filed by Nissan
- Safety recalls
- 7
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Juke with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 14 | Engine (50%) | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | 28 | Transmission and drivetrain (32%) | 1 | 6 |
| 2015 | 34 | Engine (38%) | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | 59 | Engine (29%) | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | 103 | Engine (39%) | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 | 87 | Engine (33%) | 4 | 7 |
| 2011 | 153 | Engine (42%) | 3 | 10 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Juke model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Nissan
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Nissan filed with NHTSA for the Juke, in its own words. A warranty extension means Nissan pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionOct 2025· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2013–2017
CAMPAIGN BULLETIN CVT Warranty Extension In an effort to assure customer satisfaction, demonstrate our confidence in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and to address customer concerns including those expressed by customers in a class action, Nissan will extend the…
- Warranty extensionMay 2020· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2013–2017
CVT Warranty Extension In an effort to assure customer satisfaction, demonstrate our confidence in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and to address customer concerns including those expressed by customers in the class actions, Nissan will extend the warranty coverage…
- Warranty extensionFeb 2017· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2016
2016 Titan High Pressure Turbo- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign - Dealer Announcement The announcement from December 15th, 2016 has been revised to include: - High pressure turbo kits and additional service parts for diesel engine repair are no longer on restriction and may…
- Service campaignSep 2021· Electrical system· model years 2011
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011 JUKE; FRONT DOOR LATCH Service Campaign ID # P1264 is no longer active.
- Service campaignDec 2019· Engine and cooling· model years 2015–2017
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions service campaign on certain specific model year Nissan vehicles (see APPLIED VEHICLES) registered in the state of California.
- Service campaignDec 2019· Engine and cooling· model years 2015–2017
Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogram California Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on approximately 104,221 specific Nissan vehicles identified in Service Comm and currently registered to…
- Service campaignDec 2019· Engine and cooling· model years 2015–2017
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions service campaign on certain specific model year Nissan vehicles (see APPLIED VEHICLES) registered in the state of California.
- Service campaignSep 2017· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2011–2013
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011 - 2013 JUKE TIMING CHAIN Service Campaign ID # P4213 is No Longer Active.
- Service campaignApr 2017· Mobility equipment· model years 2011–2013
Juke Timing Chain Voluntary Service Campaign ? Expiration Notice ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan launched this Voluntary Service Campaign on April 25, 2014 on certain 2011-2013 Nissan Juke vehicles to offer customers the opportunity to replace the timing chain, chain guides,…
- Service campaignJan 2016· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the engine timing chain on certain specific 2011- 2013 Juke vehicles.
- Service campaignOct 2015· Equipment and accessories· model years 2011–2013
Nissan has elected to extend this voluntary service campaign until November 30th, 2015.
- Service campaignOct 2015· Equipment and accessories· model years 2011–2013
Nissan wants to remind dealers that vehicles presented for repair after October 30, 2015 will not be covered by this service campaign and any repair will be performed at customer expense if the vehicle?s warranty has expired
- Service campaignMay 2014· Engine· model years 2011–2013
Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the engine timing chain on certain specific 2011–2013 Juke vehicles.
- Service campaignMar 2011· Engine and cooling· model years 2011
There are diagnostic errors causing the malfunction light to come on with no problems. 2011 Juke.
- Service campaignMar 2011· Engine and cooling· model years 2011
Malfunction light may come on due to a software diagnostic failure. 2011 Juke.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Juke model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Engine178 (37%)
- Transmission and drivetrain75 (16%)
- Fuel and propulsion72 (15%)
- Electrical system72 (15%)
- Other or unspecified55 (12%)
- Cruise control and speed control28 (6%)
- Fuel system24 (5%)
- Airbags18 (4%)
Safety recalls
7 recalls cover at least one Juke model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.
Due to a problem within the brake master cylinder, brake fluid may leak into the brake booster, reducing brake performance.
When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.
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.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Juke, infiniti qx and infiniti m vehicles.
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.
NHTSA's own page for the 2017 Nissan Juke has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Juke reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2011 on: 478 owner complaints, 3 warranty extensions and 12 service campaigns Nissan filed, and 7 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2011 (153), 2013 (103), 2012 (87). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Nissan Juke?
Across every model year since 2011, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name engine (37%), transmission and drivetrain (16%), fuel and propulsion (15%). Nissan has filed 3 warranty extensions covering the Juke, listed on this page.
Which Juke model years have the most complaints?
2011 (153), 2013 (103), 2012 (87). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Juke with each other rather than with other models.
Has Nissan extended the warranty on the Juke?
Yes: transmission and drivetrain (model years 2013–2017); transmission and drivetrain (model years 2013–2017); engine and cooling (model years 2011–2016). A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Juke?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 7 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.