Nissan Juke reliability: common problems by model year
Across 3 model years, the Nissan Juke has 192 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. 2013 drew the most complaints (102), 2015 the fewest (34).
3
Model years tracked
192
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
56
Median per year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Nissan Juke vehicles (US, public record).
Which Juke years have the most problems?
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear generational divide. The first-generation Juke (approximately 2010-2019) is widely criticized for severe and frequent CVT transmission failures, poor interior space, and questionable long-term reliability, lead
CVT transmission failure (First Generation): Complete failure, causing limp mode, power loss, and stranding; described as notorious and expected after approximately 150,000 km. Frequency: very frequent.
General poor reliability (First Generation): Multiple system failures including infotainment (radio, navigation, touchscreen), power windows, push-button start, exhaust, and oil consumption/burning smells as mileage increases (~130,000 miles/210,000 km). Frequency: recurrent.
Underpowered engine (Second Generation 1.0L DIG-T): Described as gutless, woefully underpowered, and sounding strained; struggles with acceleration. Frequency: recurrent.
DCT transmission quality (Second Generation): Criticized as one of the worst gearboxes experienced; imprecise and unpleasant. Frequency: recurrent.
Poor interior space and practicality: Cramped rear seats, tiny trunk, difficult to fit child seats; characterized as deceptively small inside relative to exterior size. Frequency: very frequent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Juke. Individual model years are broken down above.