The Nissan Juke spans 2011–2018 with 17 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2011, 2013, 2012 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2018, 2017, 2016. It delivers up to 30 mpg combined and 4-star NHTSA safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Nissan Juke is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2011 to 2018 across multiple generations.
How to read a Nissan Juke VIN — every digit explained
Every Nissan Juke carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Nissan and the country it was built in (real Nissan codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Juke.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- USA1N4 · 1N6 · 5BZ · 5N1
- Mexico3N1 · 3N6 · 3N8 · 3PC
- JapanJN1 · JN6 · JN8
- UKSJK
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Juke, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Nissan Juke have?
The Nissan Juke has 17 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2011–2018. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2017 Nissan Juke recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
2016 Nissan Juke recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
2015 Nissan Juke recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
2014 Nissan Juke recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. 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.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2013 Nissan Juke recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. 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.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2012 Nissan Juke recalls 4
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Fix. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Seats
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Fix. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BACK STRIKERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
2011 Nissan Juke recalls 3
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Fix. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. IF THE BRACKET COMES OFF, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE THE ENGINE IS IDLING WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE LOT NUMBER ON THE AIR INLET TUBE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Best and worst years for the Nissan Juke
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 8 tracked years, the worst years are 2011, 2013, 2012 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2018, 2017, 2016.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Juke | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2012 Juke | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2013 Juke | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2014 Juke | Engine | Average | |
| 2015 Juke | Engine | Average | |
| 2016 Juke | Power Train | Best | |
| 2017 Juke | Engine | Best | |
| 2018 Juke | — | Best |
What are the most common Nissan Juke problems?
The most-reported Nissan Juke problems are Other (1 reports), Seats (4 reports) and Tires (3 reports) — out of 474 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Nissan Juke specifications & dimensions
The 2015 Nissan Juke measures 164″ long on a 100″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 2,963 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Nissan Juke window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 164″ | 70″ | 62″ | 100″ | 2,963 lb |
| 2011–2012 | 163″ | 70″ | 62″ | 100″ | 3,153 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Nissan Juke cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Juke holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 87 cu ft of passenger volume and 10 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Nissan Juke tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Nissan Juke get?
The Nissan Juke returns up to 30 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $2,550/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2017 Nissan Juke (1.6L 4-cyl) gets 29 mpg combined and costs about $2,650/yr to fuel, emitting 303 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 7/10, smog 6/10) — about $2,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Juke | 28 | 32 | $2,650 | 303 | 6/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2016 Juke | 27 | 33 | $2,550 | 299 | 6/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2015 Juke | 28 | 33 | $2,550 | 297 | 6/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2014 Juke | 27 | 31 | $2,650 | 312 | 6/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2013 Juke | 27 | 31 | $2,650 | 312 | 6/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2012 Juke | 27 | 32 | $2,650 | 306 | — | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2011 Juke | 27 | 32 | $2,650 | 306 | 6/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Juke stacks up against the most fuel-efficient wagons, or calculate this Juke's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Nissan Juke have? Power & range
The Nissan Juke is offered with 1 powertrain — 1.6L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 1.6L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Nissan Juke cost to own?
A used Nissan Juke sells for a median of about $8,700 for a 2017 — most listed between $1,000 and $9,988, from 322 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Juke | $1,000–$9,988 | 6 | |
| 2016 Juke | $5,500–$13,558 | 19 | |
| 2015 Juke | $3,995–$9,850 | 32 | |
| 2014 Juke | $3,400–$8,995 | 47 | |
| 2013 Juke | $2,800–$6,995 | 119 | |
| 2012 Juke | $2,500–$7,890 | 50 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a Juke is worth today, or browse used-market prices across all models.
A Nissan Juke tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 75% | $22,500 | −$7,500 |
| Year 2 | 63% | $18,900 | −$11,100 |
| Year 3 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 4 | 44% | $13,200 | −$16,800 |
| Year 5 | 37% | $11,100 | −$18,900 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Juke loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $12,750 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Juke ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Nissan Juke to insure?
A Nissan Juke costs about $1,442 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 0% below the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (100, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the Juke's HLDI loss index. See Nissan insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Nissan Juke safe?
The Nissan Juke earns up to 4-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:
| Year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Juke | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2015 Juke | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2014 Juke | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2013 Juke | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2012 Juke | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.
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How many miles does a Nissan Juke last?
A well-maintained Nissan Juke typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Nissan Juke’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Juke’s VIN free →All Nissan Juke model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Nissan Juke — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Juke | 0 | — | |
| 2017 Juke | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2016 Juke | 2 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2015 Juke | 2 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2014 Juke | 2 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2013 Juke | 2 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2012 Juke | 4 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2011 Juke | 3 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Juke?
By owner-complaint volume, 2011, 2013, 2012 drew the most reports. 2018, 2017, 2016 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Juke have?
17 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2011–2018. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Nissan recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the Juke get?
Up to 30 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
Is the Juke safe?
The Juke earns up to 4-star NHTSA overall crash-test safety; ratings vary by model year.
How many miles does a Juke last?
A well-maintained Juke typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Juke reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Juke is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Nissan Juke warranty?
New Nissan models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Nissan dealer.
Where is the Nissan Juke made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Juke's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Nissan may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Juke have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.