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Nissan Juke VIN Check

NHTSA holds 440 owner complaints on the Nissan Juke from 144 production runs; the worst run has 12, the typical one 3.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 440 complaints · 144 runs · 2011–2017 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Juke run is JN8AF5MV5BT (2011 builds) with 12 complaints, 3.9× the typical run. Engine problems make up 33% of reports; 2011 is the worst model year at 5.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for Juke model years 2011–2017.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan Juke has 144 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 12% of every Juke complaint on file.

FIG.01·Nissan Juke — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JN8AF5MV5BT••••••201112——
JN8AF5MV9BT••••••201111——
JN8AF5MV3BT••••••2011101—
JN8AF5MVXBT••••••201191—
JN8AF5MR1DT••••••20139—1
JN8AF5MV4DT••••••2013911
JN8AF5MR7DT••••••20139——
JN8AF5MV2BT••••••201181—
JN8AF5MR9BT••••••20117——
JN8AF5MV2DT••••••20137——
JN8AF5MVXDT••••••20137—1
JN8AF5MV9CT••••••20127——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 132 Juke runs has 7 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 25 Juke VINs so far, most often 2015, 2012, 2013 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan Juke the gap between build years is 5.1×: a 2011 car draws 5.1 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.

FIG.02·Nissan Juke — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2017113133
20161.828163
20151.831172
20142.155267
20134101254
20123.379243
20115.1133264
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2011 at 5.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 33% of everything Nissan Juke owners report: Engine, 163 of 440 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Nissan Juke — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine16315
Fuel/propulsion System7112
Power Train682—
Electrical System66—3
Unknown Or Other5334
Vehicle Speed Control291—
Fuel System25—2
Air Bags2413—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Nissan Juke; the 6 below cover build years 2011 to 2017. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Nissan Juke — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
18V086000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder2015–2017
14V683000Fuel System, Gasoline2012–2014
15V418000Electrical System:ignition:switch2013–2014
18V156000Fuel System, Gasoline2011–2012
12V069000Fuel System, Gasoline2011–2012
12V328000Seats2012
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

18V086000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2015: 3 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 440 reports on the Nissan Juke, 5.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Nissan Juke — complaint severity
OutcomeNissan JukeAll vehicles
Complaints filed4401,116,631
Involved a crash26 (5.9%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire12 (2.7%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1658,047
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Nissan Juke share of that is 440 complaints over 144 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.

Everything on the Nissan Juke
Recalls17 campaignsFuel economy30 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems478 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space10 cu ftUsed prices978 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2011–2018

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Nissan Juke VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 440 NHTSA complaints from 144 Juke runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Juke production run has the most complaints?

JN8AF5MV5BT, a 2011 build, with 12 complaints. The typical Juke run has 3.1.

Which Juke years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2011 is heaviest at 5.1 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.

How many Juke complaints involve a crash?

5.9% of 440 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 12 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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