Research · Small Station Wagons

2017 Nissan JukeRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 14 owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Juke. Most complaints involve engine (7) and electrical system (4). The EPA rates it 26–29 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
26–29mpg
EPA · 5 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Jan 2018
Owner complaints
14
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$2,750est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Service brakes

Free remedy

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.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Jan 31, 2018NHTSA 18V086000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 27, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

14 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2018 – Feb 2026
  1. Engine7
  2. Electrical system4
  3. Service brakes2
  4. Air bags1
  5. Seat belts1
  6. Forward collision avoidance1
  7. Power train1
  8. Vehicle speed control1
  9. Wheels1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Juke model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2011153
201287
2013103
201459
201534
201628
201714
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

7 reports1 crash2 fires
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 19, 2026EngineODI 11719117

Electrical system

4 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 28, 2023Electrical system, Engine, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11529300

Service brakes

2 reports1 crash
“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 FROM THE BRAKE, MY CAR FELT LIKE AN AIRPLANE AND I PLOWED INTO THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME (I HAD NO CONTROL). MY CAR KEPT GOING UNTIL HE IT KNOCKED HIM OUT OF THE LINE OF THE DRIVE THROUGH LINE AND MY CAR KEPT GOING ACROSS THE PARKING LOT THEN UP ONTO THE CURB, BUT IT STOPPED BEFORE HITTING A TREE. I WAS TERRORIZED. I HAD THE BRAKES PUSHED DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND IT FELT LIKE THEY WERE IN SOMETHING SOFT, NOTHING HAPPENED. CALLED THE POLICE AND FILED A REPORT, CALLED STATE FARM TO START THE CLAIM. I FIRST CALLED LEE NISSAN TO TELL THEM WHAT HAPPENED, AND TALKED WITH PATRICK IN SERVICE. HE HAD NOTES THAT EVERYTIME I CAME IN I TOLD ABOUT THE CAR LUNGING. STATE FARM SET UP THE CAR TO GO TO CAPITAL FORD NEXT DOOR AND SET UP A RENTAL CAR. I WAS A MESS. WHILE ON THE PHONE IN THE PARKING LOT A GENTLEMAN PARKED BY ME CAME AND TOLD ME HE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO HIS NISSAN…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 22, 2020Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, EngineCrash reportedODI 11301049
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

5 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Station Wagons
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S7) · Manual 6-spd · Automatic (AV-S8)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Juke
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
283229$2,750303
Juke
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
273329$2,750307
Juke AWD
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
263028$2,850319
Juke Nismo RS
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
263128$2,850316
Juke Nismo RS AWD
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
252926$3,050337
  • Juke
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    28 city · 32 hwy · $2,750/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
  • Juke
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    27 city · 33 hwy · $2,750/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
  • Juke AWD
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    26 city · 30 hwy · $2,850/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
  • Juke Nismo RS
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    26 city · 31 hwy · $2,850/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
  • Juke Nismo RS AWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    25 city · 29 hwy · $3,050/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Nissan Juke as of Oct 27, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 27, 2026Vehicle 11780Vehicle 11779
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2017 Juke questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Juke have?

1 safety recall as of Oct 27, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2017 Nissan Juke problems?

Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (7), electrical system (4), service brakes (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2017 Nissan Juke get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Juke at 26–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (5 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 27, 2026