Nissan Juke
The 2017 Nissan Juke offers distinctive styling and decent fuel economy, but a critical brake system recall demands thorough inspection.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | crossover | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | crossover | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | crossover | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | crossover | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | crossover | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | minivan | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | bodyAndInterior | mechanical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 99.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 99.6 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 207 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Frontal crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Side crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 4 | 2017 Nissan Juke SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 | 2016 Nissan Juke SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 | 4 | 2015 Nissan Juke SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 | 4 | 2014 Nissan Juke SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 | 3 | 4 | 2013 Nissan Juke SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 | 2012 Nissan Juke SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 | — | — | 2011 Nissan Juke SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2017
NewestThe 2017 Nissan Juke offers distinctive styling and decent fuel economy, but a critical brake system recall demands thorough inspection.
2016
The 2016 Nissan Juke offers average reliability, but a critical recall for the brake system warrants thorough inspection.
2015
The 2015 Nissan Juke offers average reliability, but a critical brake system recall and numerous TSBs warrant careful inspection.
2014
The 2014 Nissan Juke offers average reliability, but its fuel system recall warrants careful inspection.
2013
The 2013 Nissan Juke presents an average reliability profile, making thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2012
The 2012 Nissan Juke presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2011
The 2011 Nissan Juke presents an average reliability profile, making pre-purchase inspection crucial.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Nissan Juke?
Carfocal currently has 7 published Juke reports, covering 2011 through 2017. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2017 Nissan Juke offers distinctive styling and decent fuel economy, but a critical brake system recall demands thorough inspection.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
Is the Nissan Juke reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Nissan Juke. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2017 nissan juke offers distinctive styling and decent fuel economy, but a critical brake system recall demands thorough inspection. and the 2017 nissan juke can represent fair value if purchased at a price reflecting its known issues, particularly the brake system recall. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Nissan Juke?
Across Carfocal's published Juke guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Master Cylinder, Turbocharger, and CVT Transmission. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Master Cylinder, Turbocharger, and CVT Transmission.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 7
- Years tracked
- 7
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints