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2016 Nissan Juke
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2016 Nissan Juke

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Complaints filed

28

Reports to NHTSA, 2016

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

29.5

EPA estimate

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (29% of 28 reports), followed by steering (14%).

Power Train29% · 8 reports
Steering14% · 4 reports
Air Bags11% · 3 reports
Electrical System7% · 2 reports
Engine7% · 2 reports
Suspension7% · 2 reports
Unknown Or Other7% · 2 reports
Engine And Engine Cooling4% · 1 report

+ 4 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 28 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11613857, ODI 11428853, ODI 11240423, ODI 11233487, ODI 11172507.

Individual complaint reports(28)

Showing the 28 most recent reports
SteeringMar 2025 · ODI 11648114Details +

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the left unintendedly, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle responded as needed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact's son met the contact on the side of the road and assisted the contact in driving the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was test-driven, and the failure recurred. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle could not be diagnosed because the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Reported
Mar 2025
Incident date
Mar 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11648114 at NHTSA →
SteeringNov 2024 · ODI 11626853Details +

I’ve had 3 sets of oem control arms fail repeatedly all have been replaced by dealer anytime you go over w bump it bends the control arms

Reported
Nov 2024
Incident date
Nov 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11626853 at NHTSA →
Power TrainSep 2024 · ODI 11613857Details +

For 8 years Since 20161st The struts, censor, Control panel, Window, 3 transmissions, Electronic multi-way control valve, EGR system, Radiator. All of these troubles since 2016 every year a problem.

Reported
Sep 2024
Incident date
Sep 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11613857 at NHTSA →
SteeringMay 2024 · ODI 11588221 · crashDetails +

The brakes in my car failed to work, leaving me swirling around on the highway. Yes it is available for inspection. I was a car accident that left me with a concussion and minor injuries. No the car is now totaled. The vehicle did receive an appraisal inspection. No they were absolutely no warnings or anything that made me feel I shouldn’t have been driving my car. I kept up on the maintenance well with the help of my warranty company. I did notice in the last few weeks of driving my car though that my check engine light was on.

Reported
May 2024
Incident date
Mar 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11588221 at NHTSA →
SteeringApr 2023 · ODI 11516793Details +

I'm the only owner of this vehicle. In Dec 2021 (@ 61000 miles) I had problems with steering my vehicle. I went to break and could not break on the expressway. I was on a 55 miles expressway during rush hour traffic. I came to a stop on the side of the road and when I try to engage the accelerator to get off to the exit the car will not move. It kept stalling and making grounding sounds. The steering wheel was hard to turn as well. Had the Nissan dealership tell me the transmission had to be replaced after 10 days of having my car at the dealership. The transmission was replaced. April 2023 (@ 87000 miles), I am back at the dealership with transmission again. This is the same transmission they put there in Dec 2021. I was going less than 10 mile on a normal roadway. The car will not accelerator or move over 10 mph. It sounded like it I was changing gear in a manual car. The abs light would blink off and on for a split second as the car jerk and trying to accelerate. I have also spend on replacing the suspending and steering, control arms and a whole bunch of other things.

Reported
Apr 2023
Incident date
Apr 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11516793 at NHTSA →
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2023 · ODI 11507858 · fireDetails +

The contact owned a 2016 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that his wife had previously driven the vehicle and parked it. Approximately five minutes later, a coworker informed her that the vehicle had caught fire. There were no previous warning indicator lights illuminated. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. There were no reported injuries or air bag deployment. An unknown Tesla parked and unoccupied next to the Nissan sustained fire damage. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 100, 000.

Reported
Feb 2023
Incident date
Jan 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 11507858 at NHTSA →
Power TrainAug 2021 · ODI 11428853Details +

CPO Juke with 42k miles on it; transmission failure seemingly out of nowhere. RPMs would indicate acceleration but no additional speed could be gained over 40mph. Car would drive fine for about 15 minutes before the transmission would begin to fail again. Took it to dealership, it was diagnosed with transmission failure and transmission was replaced under warranty. Took 2 weeks for the repair request to be granted; a total of 16 days from initial diagnosis to pickup after repairs.

Reported
Aug 2021
Incident date
Jul 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11428853 at NHTSA →
EngineJul 2021 · ODI 11424983Details +

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the vehicle was not driving correctly. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the oxygen sensor needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure occurred with the other oxygen sensor. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,148.

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Mar 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11424983 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJan 2021 · ODI 11388476Details +

THE CAR KEEPS SHAKING. MY MECHANIC DID SAY THAT NISSAN JUKES HAVE A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THEY DID THINGS TO MY CAR TO TRY TO FIX IT BUT I STILL FIND IT SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY.

Reported
Jan 2021
Incident date
Nov 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11388476 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherApr 2020 · ODI 11321915Details +

MY SUNROOF EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I TAKE TO GO TO WORK EVERYDAY. WEATHER TEMPS WERE IDEAL NOT TOO HOT NOR COLD. UNKNOWN ON HOW THIS OCCURRED.

Reported
Apr 2020
Incident date
Apr 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11321915 at NHTSA →
Air BagsDec 2019 · ODI 11287957 · crashDetails +

WAS DRIVING HOME AROUND 6AM AFTER A RAINY NIGHT WHEN I TOOK A TURN AND THE FRONT TIRES LOST TRACTION RESULTING IN THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE STRIKING A CURB. THE CAR WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 15 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND THERE IS MINIMAL DAMAGE HOWEVER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING MINOR WHIPLASH AND BRUISING TO THE PASSENGER ALTHOUGH IT FEELS AS IF IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. I'M MAINLY CONCERNED WITH THE AIRBAG BECAUSE I FEEL THAT IF IT DIDN'T GO OFF, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO INJURY UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11287957 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJul 2019 · ODI 11240423Details +

FAULTY TRANSMISSION, MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 60K MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING. IT WAS UP TO DATE ON TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTERS WERE GOOD. MY MECHANIC COULDN'T THING A REASON WHY THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING, I WAS SUGGESTED TO PUT A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION ON MY CAR WHICH HAS ONLY 55K MILES, THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF NO WHERE

Reported
Jul 2019
Incident date
Jul 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11240423 at NHTSA →
SuspensionJul 2019 · ODI 11234283Details +

THIS CAR IS LITERALLY FAILING EVERY YEAR FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS 9 MONTHS. THE AXEL'S HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING HAD TO BE FIXED JUST IN DAYS OF THE LAST REPAIR AN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THAT REPAIR WAS AN OXYGEN SENSOR (EMISSIONS) THIS WAS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WITH STRUTS PROBLEM LESS THAN 90 DAYS. THE WHEELS HAD NOISE THEN NOW WHEEL AXEL'S PROBLEMS SAME AS THE STRUTS FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT. THIS JUKE IS A LEMON AND I ASKED THE MANUFACTURER FROM THE FIRST REPAIR THAT IT WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS JUKE 2016. MANY CASE NUMBERS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THIS VEHICLE FOR MAJOR REPAIRS. UNFORTUNATELY THE MANUFACTURER WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT OWN VEHICLE. SHAME ON YOU NISSAN NOT WORRIED IF YOUR CARS ARE NOT SAFE.

Reported
Jul 2019
Incident date
Jul 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11234283 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJul 2019 · ODI 11233487Details +

WHAT HAS HAPPENED IS IN MY LETTER THAT WAS NOT SENT TO NISSAN YET BUT EVERY OCCURRENCE IS LISTED AND FILED WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS YOU WILL SEE THE CASE NUMBERS. THIS IS ALSO MY REPORT TO YOU. IF MORE INFORMATION IS NEEDED I WILL SUPPLY IT

Reported
Jul 2019
Incident date
May 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11233487 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJan 2019 · ODI 11172507Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING, THE RPMS INCREASED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF STATEN ISLAND (1976 HYLAN BLVD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306, (718) 447-3800) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,288.

Reported
Jan 2019
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11172507 at NHTSA →
Power TrainDec 2018 · ODI 11160899Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN JUKE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PELTIER NISSAN (3201 S SW LOOP 323, TYLER, TX 75701, (903) 561-7300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Reported
Dec 2018
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11160899 at NHTSA →
StructureNov 2018 · ODI 11150146Details +

OPENED DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE, HEAR LOUD POP, WELDS ON STOOD FRAME AT LEADING EDGE BROKE FREE CAUSING DOOR TO PULL APART. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP, PER BODY SHOP IMPROPER WELDING AT FACTORY ALLOWED RUST TO FORM CAUSING WELDING TO FAIL. UNCLEAR AT THIS TIME IF DOOR IS STRUCTURALLY UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT UNTIL DOOR SKIN IS REMOVED.

Reported
Nov 2018
Incident date
Aug 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11150146 at NHTSA →
Power TrainOct 2018 · ODI 11144139Details +

2016 NISSAN JUKE SL AWD AUG 2017, I TRADED-IN A 2011 NISSAN JUKE SL FOR A NEW 2016 JUKE SL 1. TRANSMISSION CATCHES: 2016 JUKE HAS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE WHICH PREVENTS THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH RESULTS IN DRIVER/PASSENGERS IN CAR THAT WON'T MOVE. YOU HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO GET THE TRANSMISSION TO 'CATCH'. NISSAN WAS NOTIFIED FOUR DAYS AFTER THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. NISSAN ACKNOWLEDGED BEING ABLE TO DUPLICATE ISSUE OVER VOICEMAIL BUT THEN CLAIMED THEY COULDN'T AFTER REQUESTING THE CAR BE BOUGHT BACK. 2. EXHAUST INSIDE CAR: EXHAUST FUMES PERMEATE INSIDE THE CAR WHENEVER THE AC/HEAT/DEFROST ARE ON MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BE IN THE CAR WITHOUT THE WINDOWS DOWN NO MATTER HOW HOT OR COLD IT IS OUTSIDE. THE SMELL IS SO OVERWHELMING THAT IS CAUSES NAUSEA, SLEEPINESS AND HEADACHE. NISSAN'S RESPONSE, "YOU WILL SMELL SOME ANTIFREEZE/EXHAUST WHEN YOU'RE IN THE CAR". 3. ELECTRICAL ISSUE: THE NAVIGATION/STEREO/CONSOLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF - WHILE DRIVING - WHICH HAS ALSO CAUSED THE VOLUME KNOB TO BE INOPERABLE. I EMAILED ANDREW TAVI, TODD WOODS AND MARK SWENSON REQUESTING THEY INTERVENE TO BUY THE CAR BACK, BUT THEY HAVE TURNED THE MATTER BACK OVER TO NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE WHO I REPORTED THE ISSUE TO LAST FALL (2017); THIS IS THE SAME NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE WHO DIDN'T ASK TO LISTEN TO THE VOICEMAIL FROM THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGING BEING ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION OR THE MULTIPLE VIDEO'S I MADE SHOWING THE ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IF YOU GOOGLE, "JUKE REVVING NO ACCELERATION" YOU WILL FIND MULTIPLE POSTS AND VIDEOS FROM PEOPLE IN THE US AND EUROPE WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR NISSAN'S AND ASIDE FROM THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE ITSELF THE SECONDARY COMMON FACTOR IS THAT THEY ALL, LIKE MY JUKE, REPORT THAT THEIR CAR DOES NOT 'THROW A CODE". *PLEASE* INVESTIGATE FOR SAFETY.

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
Aug 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11144139 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemOct 2018 · ODI 11142776Details +

THE JUKE HAS HAD INTERMITTENT STALLING AND NO START ISSUES. THE CAR HAS STALLED WHILE IN MOTION AS WELL AS PARKED AT IDLE. ONCE IT STALLS, IT WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY START AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE, DESPITE HAVING TO PAY FOR TOWING SEVERAL TIMES. THE LOCAL ABC AFFILIATE HAS DONE AT LEAST TWO REPORTS OF OTHER NISSAN OWNER EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM ELUDING TO A HEAT RELATED ISSUE. IF THAT IS TRUE, THE TEMPERATURE IS COOLING OFF HERE IN THE DESERT I'M AFRAID I WILL NOT SEE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL SPRING AND THE WARRANTY EXPIRES. NISSAN HAS REFUSED TO REPURCHASE THE CAR TO THIS POINT. WITHOUT MY AGREEMENT, THEY HAVE OPENED AN ARBITRATION CASE OFFERING ME $1500 "FOR MY INCONVENIENCE". THE CAR HAS LOST MORE IN TRADE-IN VALUE THAN WHAT THEY'VE OFFERED..GOING THROUGH MINIMAL CARFAX REPORTS ON JUKES, I'VE FOUND A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF JUKES WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. .*BF. *TR *DT *JB *DT*JB

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
May 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11142776 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesSep 2018 · ODI 11130359Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE AN ABNORMAL SCREECHING AND GRINDING NOISE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARMAX (18800 OAK PARK AVE, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477, (708) 263-6475), BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

Reported
Sep 2018
Incident date
Sep 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11130359 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJun 2018 · ODI 11102696Details +

TRANSMISSION FAILURE 2016 NISSAN JUKE SL AWD WHICH BEGAN DAY AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I DESCRIBED THIS TO DEALER AS "CAR REVS BUT NO ACCELERATION. INITIALLY IT WOULD HAPPEN AFTER DRIVING ON HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 1-1.5 HOURS. NOW IT BEGINS WITHIN THE 10 MILES IT TAKES TO DRIVE TO PICK UP RENTAL CAR. THREE TIMES THUS FAR I HAVE BEEN NEARLY REAR ENDED, ONCE BY A TRACTOR TRAILER WHOSE WHEELS I CAN STILL HEAR SCREECHING BECAUSE THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE COMING OFF AN EXIT. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO STOP THE CAR IN ITS 'TRACKS' TO TRY TO GET THE TRANSMISSION TO CATCH. I TOLD NISSAN DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR THAT CAR ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE AS WELL AS NISSAN. NEITHER WILL EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE EXISTS INCLUDING REFUSING TO VIEW VIDEOS I TOOK TO DEMONSTRATE THE ISSUE. I TOOK THE CAR TO 3 DIFFERENT NISSAN DEALERSHIPS. ONE IN NY SAID THE ISSUE WAS BEING CAUSED BY AN ACCESS, A QUART PLUS OVERFULL, OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE SAID IT WOULD SELF ADJUST AFTER 2000-3000 MILES. FIRST 300 MILES FROM NY TO DC CAR DROVE NORMALLY. ON RETURN TRIP, SAME ISSUE, WITHIN 1-1.5 HRS TRANSMISSION STARTED TO HESITATE, CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. CAR ALSO HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES WHICH CAUSE CONSOLE TO RANDOMLY RESET ITSELF. AND A NAUSEATING SMELL THAT PERVADES THE CAR WHICH INITIALLY WAS NOTICED WHEN I TURNED THE HEAT/DEFROST ON BUT NOW SITTING HERE WRITING THIS, I CAN SMELL THE ORDER IN MY HAIR; I THINK IT'S SOME SORT OF EXHAUST SMELL. NISSAN RESPONSE TO THE SMELL WHICH I INITIALLY THOUGHT WAS MAYBE ANTIFREEZE WAS THAT "YOU WILL SMELL SOME ANTIFREEZE. YOU'RE JUST SENSITIVE SMELLS". I HAVE NO DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD OTHER THAN SERVICE RECORDS WHICH SHOWS NO REPAIRS PERFORMED. I LITERALLY JUST TEXTED A FRIEND TO BORROW MONEY TO BUY A USED A CAR BECAUSE THE MORE I DRIVE THE CAR THE WORSE IT GETS AND I FEAR AN ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE CAUSING HARM TO MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE.

Reported
Jun 2018
Incident date
Aug 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11102696 at NHTSA →
Air BagsApr 2018 · ODI 11083920 · crashDetails +

THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING IN THE A HIGHWAY, WHEN I WAS INVOLVE IN A CHAIN COLLISION. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER. I HIT THE BREAKS, BUT I HIT THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE, EVEN WHEN THE CAR DAMAGE WAS SUBSTANCIAL.

Reported
Apr 2018
Incident date
Apr 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11083920 at NHTSA →
EngineSep 2017 · ODI 11024142Details +

MY AIR CONDITIONING RECENTLY WENT OUT. I WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BECAUSE A ROCK HAD COME UP THROUGH THE ENGINE AND POKED A HOLE IN THE AIR COMPRESSOR. EVIDENTLY, IT DID THIS WITHOUT EFFECTING THE RADIATOR OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE ENGINE. I WAS UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THE SKID PLATE WOULD KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING, OR THE OIL PAN. IF PART OF THE ENGINE CAN BE RUINED BY A ROCK FLYING INTO THE ENGINE ON A CITY STREET- HOW IS THIS A CROSS OVER VEHICLE? (DEFECTIVE OR FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND OR MATERIAL). I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE "NISSAN IS ASKING FOR A VIDEO OF THE DAMAGE" AND WHEN THEY DO THAT "IT MEANS NO".

Reported
Sep 2017
Incident date
Sep 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11024142 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJun 2017 · ODI 10993392Details +

SENT A WARRANTY NOTIFICATION THAT A CLOG MAY DEVELOP IN THE EVAPORATED EMISSION VAPOR VENT TUBE. NISSAN STATED THAT IF THIS HAPPENS THAT THE SOFTWARE CANNOT ACCURATELY PINPOINT THIS ISSUE. WHAT NISSAN FAILED TO STATE IS WHAT CAN HAPPEN IN THE EVENT THAT THE EVAPORATED EMISSION VAPOR VENT FAILS!

Reported
Jun 2017
Incident date
Jun 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10993392 at NHTSA →
SuspensionApr 2017 · ODI 10981414Details +

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN THE WHEEL STARTED GRINDING MAKING A CLICKING NOISE IT ALSO DID THE SAME CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU BACKED OUT IN REVERSE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN LESS THAN 80 DAYS OF NEW PURCHASE.

Reported
Apr 2017
Incident date
Dec 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10981414 at NHTSA →
TiresDec 2016 · ODI 10933925Details +

2016 NISSAN JUKE NISMO RS IS SOLD WITH SUMMER TIRES (NO OTHER OPTION) THE CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 5 ARE AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE WHEN IN USE ON COLD WET OR SNOW ROADS. IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE THAT THIS IS STANDARD EQUIPMENT WITH NO OTHER OPTION AVAILABLE. HYDRO PLANNING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS WHEN DRIVING DURING THESE CONDITIONS. COLD WET OR SNOW ROADS ARE COMMON IN THE DC AREA. *TR

Reported
Dec 2016
Incident date
Dec 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10933925 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2016 · ODI 10917457Details +

THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. WHILE THE PASSENGER WAS IN THE CAR SITTING STRAIGHT UP RIGHT IN THE CAR, WHEN THE AIR BAG ILLUMINATED. WHEN A PASSENGER IS NOT IN THE CAR THE LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE.

Reported
Oct 2016
Incident date
Sep 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10917457 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJul 2016 · ODI 10884194Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A NEW VEHICLE, BUT IT DID NOT HAVE A TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE MODEL DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH ONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.

Reported
Jul 2016
Incident date
Jul 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10884194 at NHTSA →

Recalls(1)

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Service Brakes · 18V086000Details +

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.

Risk: If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Open full NHTSA recall record →

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Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2016 Nissan Juke SUV FWD NHTSA source

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2016 Nissan Juke SUV AWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Juke1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive273330
Juke1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive283229

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2016 Nissan Juke: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2016 Nissan Juke?

Owners filed 28 NHTSA complaints about the 2016 Nissan Juke. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2016 Nissan Juke?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (29% of complaints) and steering (14%).

How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Juke have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2016 Nissan Juke, covering components such as service brakes. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Nissan Juke get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Nissan Juke between 29 and 30 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.