Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government
holds on this vehicle.
Owners have filed 14 safety complaints
about the 2017 Nissan Juke with the US government. Of those, 3 describe a crash, 2 mention a fire and no death is recorded. One recall campaign is open against it, covering the hydraulic brakes.
The most complained-about system is the engine,
named in 7 complaints, 50% of the total.
The typical failure was reported at 15,000 miles,
the median across the 8
complaints that gave
an odometer reading.
Compiled from NHTSA's complaint, recall and investigation files
· Covers April 2018 to February 2026 · How this is counted
What is on file
14 complaints on file
14
Complaints
3
Describe a crash
2
Mention fire
0
People injured
0
Deaths
A complaint is an unverified account by the person who filed it, not a
finding of fault. One complaint is one ODI number, which is how NHTSA counts
them.
A recall is the manufacturer conceding a defect, and the repair is free.
Whether one covers your particular car is a question only its VIN can
answer, because a campaign covers a production range rather than a
model year.
Which system owners named
Complaints naming each system
ENGINE 7 · 50%
7 50%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 · 29%
4 29%
SERVICE BRAKES 2 · 14%
2 14%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 · 14%
2 14%
AIR BAGS 1 · 7%
1 7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 · 7%
1 7%
POWER TRAIN 1 · 7%
1 7%
SEAT BELTS 1 · 7%
1 7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 · 7%
1 7%
WHEELS 1 · 7%
1 7%
048
Red marks a system with a recall campaign against it.
One complaint can name several systems, so these add up to more than 14.
When the complaints arrived
By the year NHTSA received them
By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures
happened. They peaked in 2019 at 4.
8 6 4 2
182018192019202020212021222022232023252025262026
This is the year the complaint was filed, not the year the failure
happened. The range runs from 2018 to 2026, the last of them a part year, which is why its column is drawn faint.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA crashes a car into a barrier and a pole and measures what
happens to the dummies inside. This is what it awarded the 2017 Nissan JUKE, and it is a separate
question from what owners report going wrong later.
Test
SUV AWD
SUV FWD
Overall
Not rated
Not rated
Frontal crash
Frontal, driver
Frontal, passenger
Side crash
Not rated
Not rated
Side barrier
Not rated
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Not rated
Rollover
Chance of rollover
15.1%
15.9%
Stability control standard Forward collision warning standard Lane departure warning standard
A rating belongs to a tested body style and drivetrain, not to the model as a whole, which is why more than one is listed.
A dash means NHTSA did not rate that test for this vehicle.
Recall campaigns
1 on file
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
18V086000 · January 31, 2018
The defect
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.
The 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.
The remedy
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.
Nissan North America, Inc. · up to 415 vehicles across all model years covered
In owners’ own words
Quoted from the complaint file
Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the
people who filed them, not findings of fault.
ENGINE
fire · towed · 4,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE, BLACK SMOKE POURED OUT OF THE ENGINE. WITHIN MINUTES, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED BEDFORD NISSAN AT (440) 791-2212 (LOCATED AT 18115 ROCKSIDE RD, BEDFORD, OH 44146) AND WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE …
NHTSA complaint 11089115, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
ENGINE
fire · 6,000 miles
WHILE WAITING FOR A LIGHT TO CHANGE I NOTICED A PUFF OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT QUICKLY TURNED INTO BILLOWS OF SMOKE. MY SISTER AND I QUICKLY GOT MY GRANDCHILDREN OUT OF THE CAR AND OVER TO A SAFE AREA. THE SMOKE BECAME DARK BROWN AND THEN BLACK AND BURST INTO FLAMES. LUCKILY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS VERY PROMPT. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE AND THE WINDSHIELD BURST OUT. THIS CAR HAD ONLY 13,000 KMS. IT WAS A VERY FRIGHTENING VENT AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY WAS SEVERELY COMPROMISED.THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT IN CANADA
NHTSA complaint 11123265. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
POWER TRAIN
crash
This has happened several times in the couple months ive owned the car, the scariest incident involving the transmission slipping and the car losing power was after having to stop on the shoulder of i95 highway this was the first time i had even given it more than the reasonable rate of pedel pressure or "gas" and im expecting to get up to speed to merge back into the flow of traffic however right at 45-50mph as im merging into the far right lane of the highway the engine just screams out and rpms max out the car slows rapidly. This is becoming more and more frequent and also theres times we take for granted when we need that engine to work to either get out of an intersesction, merge into …
NHTSA complaint 11429318, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
crash
We purchased this vehicle brand new and currently has 24,000 miles and has always been garaged . I just became aware now that there is no functioning burglar alarm and possibly no ignition lock-out similar to the Kia and Hyundai issue . Even though there is a functioning armed indicator light on the dash and there is a horn alert on locking and the button on the key fob alerts , there is no alarm on attempted entry or other assault . I looked the other day to see if the alarm fuse might be blown and there was no fuse in that position and there was only one wire to that position which , of course , makes it non- functional . This vehicle has had the tires vandalized , sabotaged, 3 times and …
NHTSA complaint 11518417, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
ENGINE
towed · 83,497 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while at a red light, the vehicle slowly accelerated to 60 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was not notified of the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,497. The VIN was unavailable.
NHTSA complaint 11719117. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
ENGINE
Problems with CVT Transmission causes stalling and or shuddering. The RPM goes up and down when idle.
NHTSA complaint 11686496. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
AIR BAGS
This vehicle has 16K miles. The air bag and seat belt warning lights are illuminated. This car has a Nissan Extended Gold Warranty for 4 more years and 55K more miles. This warranty does not include these mentioned safety systems. This - any - warranty of this type should include the safety systems. This is a disregard for safety systems.
NHTSA complaint 11665490. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle continues to rev engine high upon starting. Causing service engine light & traction control warning light to turn on. Does so after sitting. No one has been able to diagnose. Once codes are cleared, light do not go back in for days/weeks. Little acceleration will occurs. Engine seems to over heat in hotter weather. This was after sitting in park for a min. Of 3 hours. Never after driving.
NHTSA complaint 11529300. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have Change the battery every year for the last 3 years at no charge from Nissan. This year the battery acid came out and make some damages , which Nissan fixed at no charge due to (Collateral damage) Car stops accelerating out of nowhere even with the battery exchange Yes, Nissan service center has confirm that my car is not the only one having this issues , even there's cars that get battery exchange every 8 months . Nissan service center has checked this issue, but they just rather change the battery instead of checking why this is happening . decrease of acceleration starts around month 9 or 10, the difference right know is that even with the battery exchange is still happening.
NHTSA complaint 11493768. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
If this is your car and a dealer keeps failing to fix it, your state's
lemon law may require the manufacturer to replace it or buy it back. How
many repair attempts it takes, and how long you have to file, is set by
the state you bought in and by nothing on this page.
Complaints: NHTSA's ODI
complaint file, published October 2, 2026. One
complaint is one ODI number, which is how NHTSA counts them.
Recalls: NHTSA's recall
campaign API, newest campaign on this vehicle filed January 31, 2018.
Investigations: NHTSA's ODI
investigation file, published October 2, 2026.
A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by
us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that
sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.
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