This page covers 1 recall, 28 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Nissan Juke.
28–30 mpg combined
7.8–8.4 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Powertrain complaints dominate what owners report for the 2016 Nissan Juke. Transmission problems come up most often, owners describe repeated failures, including cases where multiple replacements were needed over the vehicle's life. Some owners also report stalling and loss of forward movement, sometimes on highways, paired with grinding noises when trying to accelerate after a stop. The engine category draws a handful of reports touching on EGR system issues and broader reliability concerns spread across multiple components. Airbag complaints also appear at a similar volume, though the specific symptoms described there are less consistent across reports. On the suspension side, a few owners report control arm failures, describing the arms bending after hitting bumps and requiring repeated dealer replacements.
28
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The brake master cylinder may fail internally, allowing brake fluid to leak into the brake booster and reduce braking power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
