Nissan Juke
7 model years from 2011 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2011–2017
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 29–30 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2011 (108)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 9,177 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 Juke in brief
The 2017 Nissan Juke is a small station wagon offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 164 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,219 lb (4dr SUV Nismo AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (28 city / 33 highway), 0% better than the 2017 small station wagon average of 29 MPG, for an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Nissan Juke has 7 model years in our data, from 2011 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 29 to 30 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (158), power train (67), fuel/propulsion system (67).
Buying used? 2015 has the fewest problems in our data.
2012 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 7 campaigns and 413 owner complaints.
How the 2011 Juke compares
The 2011 Nissan Juke is a small station wagon offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 163 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,153 lb (4 Dr SUV Sv AWD/Sl AWD).
About the Nissan Juke
The Nissan Juke is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 2010. Debuted as a production vehicle at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March, it was introduced to North America at the 2010 New York International Auto Show to be sold for the 2011 model year as the smallest crossover in Nissan's lineup prior to the introduction of the Nissan Magnite in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article "Nissan Juke", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 Juke pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints14 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 123 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2015 Juke
34 owner complaints · 1 recall · 2 crash reports
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 163.8 in | 3,219 lb | Not rated | 1 | 14 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 163.8 in | 2,963 lb | Not rated | 1 | 28 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 163.8 in | 2,963 lb | Not rated | 1 | 34 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 163.8 in | 3,179 lb | Not rated | 2 | 58 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 162.6 in | 3,153 lb | Not rated | 2 | 95 |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 162.6 in | 3,153 lb | Not rated | 4 | 76 |
| 2011 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 162.6 in | 3,153 lb | Not rated | 3 | 108 |
Alternatives to the 2017 Juke
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Fit | 36 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Honda HR-V | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Kia Niro | 50 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 238 mi | Not rated | 4 |
| 2017 Kia Soul | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Fiat 500 L | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →