2016 Nissan Juke Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Juke.

20152017
Complaints
49
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2016 Nissan Juke Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:30,195 mi
#27 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:33,189 mi
#35 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:17,220 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Nissan Juke.

Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,195
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,189
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,220
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2016 Nissan Juke

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~415 vehicles.

18V086000Brake Master Cylinder
~415 affected

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.

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2016 Nissan Juke — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Nissan Juke reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Nissan Juke has 49 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Nissan Juke?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (9 complaints, avg 30,195 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 33,189 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 17,220 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Nissan Juke?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 28,104 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Nissan Juke?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Nissan Juke include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 415 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Nissan Juke?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Juke reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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