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2017 Nissan JukeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Juke, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-086 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Nissan Juke
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 65%Owner complaints145 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Nissan Juke has problems

14 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
Engine73
Electrical system40
Service brakes21
Vehicle speed control11
Air bags10
Wheels10
Forward collision avoidance10
Power train11
Seat belts10

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

1 recall

2017 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.

65%repaired · 2019 Q2

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 18V-086 · Jan 31, 2018 · 415 vehicles · 271 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2017 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

2017 Nissan Juke safety ratings

2017 Nissan Juke SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2017 Nissan Juke frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% 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.

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…
Complaint 11719117 · Feb 19, 2026 · 83,497 miles
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…
Complaint 11529300 · Jun 28, 2023
APPROX 1:00 P.M. I PULLED INTO THE WENDY'S DRIVE THROUGH AND THE LINE WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE BUILDING. THERE WAS A LARGE LIKE FORD TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME. I SAT THERE MAYBE 1 MIN AND I THOUGHT FELT MY CAR JUMP (AND I THOUGHT 'WHAT WAS THAT'), THEN THE TRUCK PULLED UP AND THE SECOND I REMOVED MY FOOT…
Complaint 11301049 · Jan 22, 2020 · 11,225 miles

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