Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual Extended coverage
47 serious complaints of 59, the most about engine (17) and power train (11); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2025
“I drive a lot. I noticed that when driving on hot days 80+ on long drives 1 hour+ on the interstate, my cars power and rpms basically shut down. This happened multiple times starting around 50k miles. The transmission overheated and put the car into a safety mode. The transmission overheated due to a manufacturing issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Sep 2019
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage CVT Class Action Owner Notification Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers In early November, current and former owners and lessees of the following vehicles will receive a postcard from a Settlement Administrator informing them of the terms of a proposed class action that,… (Sentra, Oct 2019)
- Extended coverage The factorytrained technical staff at the Nissan dealer will have the diagnostic tools and knowledge to provide you with the appropriate service and submit your warranty claim As you take care of yourself and your family during the COVID-19 crisis, we know that your vehicle may play a key role. To… (CVT Owner, May 2020)
- Extended coverage OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. (Revision, Nov 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
59 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 27–29 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · Drive: AWD, FWD
2014 Juke trims
| Juke/Juke Nismo | Nismo RS |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Nissan reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Nissan aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 26–29 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 14 | Engine (7) | — |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 26–30 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 28 | Power train (9) | — |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 26–30 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 34 | Engine (13) | — |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 27–29 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 59 | Engine (17) | — |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 27–29 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 103 | Engine (40) | — |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 27–29 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 87 | Engine (29) | — |
| 2011 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, FWD | 27–29 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 153 | Engine (65) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nissan Juke SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2017 | Nissan Juke SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2016 | Nissan Juke SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 28 |
| 2016 | Nissan Juke SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 28 |
| 2015 | Nissan Juke SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 34 |
| 2015 | Nissan Juke SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 34 |
| 2014 | Nissan Juke SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 59 |
| 2014 | Nissan Juke SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 59 |
| 2013 | Nissan Juke SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 103 |
| 2013 | Nissan Juke SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 103 |
| 2012 | Nissan Juke SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 87 |
| 2012 | Nissan Juke SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 87 |
| 2011 | Nissan Juke SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 153 |
| 2011 | Nissan Juke SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 153 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Juke | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
29 |
| 2017 | Juke AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2017 | Juke Nismo RS | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2017 | Juke Nismo RS AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2016 | Juke | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
29–30 |
| 2016 | Juke AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2016 | Juke Nismo RS | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2016 | Juke Nismo RS AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | Juke | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
29–30 |
| 2015 | Juke AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2015 | Juke Nismo RS | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2015 | Juke Nismo RS AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2014 | Juke | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2014 | Juke AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2013 | Juke | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2013 | Juke AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2012 | Juke | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2012 | Juke AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2011 | Juke | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2011 | Juke AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 27 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.