2014 Nissan JukeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Juke, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-418 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Nissan Juke

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Nissan Juke has problems

59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine171
Electrical system151
Power train111
Fuel/propulsion system91
Air bags75
Exterior lighting50
Vehicle speed control30
Visibility/wiper20
Electronic stability control (ESC)20
7 other systems82

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2014 Nissan Juke recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

76%repaired · 2016 Q4

Ignition: switch

Recall 15V-418 · Jul 1, 2015 · 14,595 vehicles · 11,051 repaired

Risk. If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven,…

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81%repaired · 2016 Q2

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 14V-683 · Nov 28, 2014 · 133,592 vehicles · 108,224 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Juke year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Juke median. How we score

'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Nissan Juke safety ratings

2014 Nissan Juke SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Nissan Juke frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Nissan Juke side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2014 Nissan Juke side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Juke owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Driving at 4:50am, it’s dark and raining. While driving I noticed fog/steam on my hood. Which sometimes happens when it’s raining. Continued driving but noticed it was still foggy/steam from the hood. I decided to go back home and wait until daylight. I don’t like driving in the rain or dark. As I…
Complaint 11754576 · Aug 3, 2026
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. The contact researched…
Complaint 11655187 · Apr 17, 2025 · 106,000 miles
Starting up, will die. Dies at stop lights. Battery is newer. Idles funny. Fob won't open door locks or only opens one lock.
Complaint 11507186 · Feb 14, 2023

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