KnownCarProblems2016 Nissan Juke Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Juke, most often about the transmission (32% of complaints, typically around 31,500 miles). It is 6th of 7 Juke model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Complaints28
Recalls1
Crashes reported3
Fires reported1
Injuries reported0
Most common 2016 Nissan Juke problems
Transmission
9 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Juke. While driving, the rpms increased; however, the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to Nissan of staten island (1976 hylan blvd, staten island, ny 10306, ([phone]) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not…
What has happened is in my letter that was not sent to Nissan yet but every occurrence is listed and filed with Nissan consumer affairs you will see the case numbers. This is also my report to you. If more information is needed I will supply it
Engine
8 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles.
My air conditioning recently went out. I was advised by the dealership that it would not be covered under the warranty because a rock had come up through the engine and poked a hole in the air compressor. Evidently, it did this without effecting the radiator or any other part of the engine. I was under the assumption…
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the vehicle was not driving correctly. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the oxygen…
Electrical
6 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 0 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The Juke has had intermittent stalling and no start issues. The car has stalled while in motion as well as parked at idle. Once it stalls, it will not immediately start again. The dealer has been unable to determine the cause, despite having to pay for towing several times. The local abc affiliate has done at least…
What has happened is in my letter that was not sent to Nissan yet but every occurrence is listed and filed with Nissan consumer affairs you will see the case numbers. This is also my report to you. If more information is needed I will supply it
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 18%The Juke has had intermittent stalling and no start issues. The car has stalled while in motion as well as parked at idle. Once it stalls, it will not immediately start again. The dealer has been unable to determine the cause, despite having to pay for towing several times. The local abc affiliate has done at least…
This car is literally failing every year for the past 2 years 9 months. The axel's had to be replaced and the air conditioning had to be fixed just in days of the last repair an engine light came on and that repair was an oxygen sensor (emissions) this was a brand new vehicle with struts problem less than 90 days. The…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 14%This car is literally failing every year for the past 2 years 9 months. The axel's had to be replaced and the air conditioning had to be fixed just in days of the last repair an engine light came on and that repair was an oxygen sensor (emissions) this was a brand new vehicle with struts problem less than 90 days. The…
Suspension
4 complaints · 14%This car is literally failing every year for the past 2 years 9 months. The axel's had to be replaced and the air conditioning had to be fixed just in days of the last repair an engine light came on and that repair was an oxygen sensor (emissions) this was a brand new vehicle with struts problem less than 90 days. The…
Steering
4 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the left unintendedly, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle responded as needed. The contact…
Air bags
3 complaints · 11%The vehicle was moving in the a highway, when I was involve in a chain collision. The car in front of me hit the car in front of her. I hit the breaks, but I hit the car. The air bags did not activate, even when the car damage was substancial.
Was driving home around 6am after a rainy night when I took a turn and the front tires lost traction resulting in the front right passenger side striking a curb. The car was only going about 15 MPH when this occurred and there is minimal damage however the entire passenger side airbags deployed causing minor whiplash…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Nissan Juke recalls
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began march 19, 2018. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 nissan juke nismo rs vehicles. Due to a problem within the brake master cylinder, brake fluid may leak into the brake booster, reducing brake performance.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Nissan Juke
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Juke?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (9 complaints, typically around 31,500 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 48,500 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 0 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Juke have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 31, 2018 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Nissan Juke?
- It is 6th of 7 Juke model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.