2016 Nissan Juke Safety Report
2016 NISSAN JUKE Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Nissan Juke
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Nissan Juke. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (28) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 4 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2017 | Compare against the 2017 Nissan Juke with 14 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Nissan Juke before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Juke Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Juke years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Juke | 14 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Nissan Juke | 34 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2016 Nissan Juke Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Nissan Juke, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyPower Train,Electrical System,Engine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System,Engine issues Nissan onlyAir Bags
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Nissan onlyEngine
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Nissan onlySteering,Vehicle Speed Control
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Vehicle Speed Control issues Nissan onlySteering,Suspension
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Suspension issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Nissan Juke
Reliability Score
The 2016 Nissan Juke receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2016 Nissan Juke
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2016 Nissan Juke
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Nissan Juke:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Service Brakes Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS vehicles due to potential failure of the hydraulic service brakes. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering And Suspension Components Control arms and struts have repeatedly failed, causing steering and handling issues. |
High | Occasional | 8 years miles |
| Transmission Failures Transmission failures have been reported, especially in vehicles with less than 60,000 miles, despite regular maintenance. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bags Air bag performance has shown moderate reliability issues, but no specific mileage range is provided. |
Low | Rare | N/A miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Nissan Juke:
Steering issues, including control arm failures and steering wheel jerks, are common.
Hydraulic service brake failures have been reported, especially in vehicles with less than 60,000 miles.
Transmission failures have been reported, especially in vehicles with less than 60,000 miles.
Suspension components, such as control arms and struts, have repeatedly failed.
Recall Details for the 2016 Nissan Juke
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2016 Nissan Juke by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Nissan Juke
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Nissan Juke with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the left unintendedly, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle responded as needed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact's son met the contact on...
I’ve had 3 sets of oem control arms fail repeatedly all have been replaced by dealer anytime you go over w bump it bends the control arms
For 8 years Since 20161st The struts, censor, Control panel, Window, 3 transmissions, Electronic multi-way control valve, EGR system, Radiator. All of these troubles since 2016 every year a problem.
The brakes in my car failed to work, leaving me swirling around on the highway. Yes it is available for inspection. I was a car accident that left me with a concussion and minor injuries. No the car is now totaled. The vehicle did receive an appraisal inspection. No they were absolutely no warnings or anything that made me feel I shouldn’t have been driving my car. I kept up on the maintenanc...
I'm the only owner of this vehicle. In Dec 2021 (@ 61000 miles) I had problems with steering my vehicle. I went to break and could not break on the expressway. I was on a 55 miles expressway during rush hour traffic. I came to a stop on the side of the road and when I try to engage the accelerator to get off to the exit the car will not move. It kept stalling and making grounding sounds. The ste...
The contact owned a 2016 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that his wife had previously driven the vehicle and parked it. Approximately five minutes later, a coworker informed her that the vehicle had caught fire. There were no previous warning indicator lights illuminated. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. There were no reported injuries or air bag de...
CPO Juke with 42k miles on it; transmission failure seemingly out of nowhere. RPMs would indicate acceleration but no additional speed could be gained over 40mph. Car would drive fine for about 15 minutes before the transmission would begin to fail again. Took it to dealership, it was diagnosed with transmission failure and transmission was replaced under warranty. Took 2 weeks for the repair requ...
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the vehicle was not driving correctly. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the oxygen sensor needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure occurred...
THE CAR KEEPS SHAKING. MY MECHANIC DID SAY THAT NISSAN JUKES HAVE A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THEY DID THINGS TO MY CAR TO TRY TO FIX IT BUT I STILL FIND IT SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY.
MY SUNROOF EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I TAKE TO GO TO WORK EVERYDAY. WEATHER TEMPS WERE IDEAL NOT TOO HOT NOR COLD. UNKNOWN ON HOW THIS OCCURRED.
WAS DRIVING HOME AROUND 6AM AFTER A RAINY NIGHT WHEN I TOOK A TURN AND THE FRONT TIRES LOST TRACTION RESULTING IN THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE STRIKING A CURB. THE CAR WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 15 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND THERE IS MINIMAL DAMAGE HOWEVER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING MINOR WHIPLASH AND BRUISING TO THE PASSENGER ALTHOUGH IT FEELS AS IF IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WOR...
FAULTY TRANSMISSION, MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 60K MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING. IT WAS UP TO DATE ON TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTERS WERE GOOD. MY MECHANIC COULDN'T THING A REASON WHY THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING, I WAS SUGGESTED TO PUT A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION ON MY CAR WHICH HAS ONLY 55K MILES, THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF NO...
THIS CAR IS LITERALLY FAILING EVERY YEAR FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS 9 MONTHS. THE AXEL'S HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING HAD TO BE FIXED JUST IN DAYS OF THE LAST REPAIR AN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THAT REPAIR WAS AN OXYGEN SENSOR (EMISSIONS) THIS WAS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WITH STRUTS PROBLEM LESS THAN 90 DAYS. THE WHEELS HAD NOISE THEN NOW WHEEL AXEL'S PROBLEMS SAME AS THE STRUTS FRONT LEFT AN...
WHAT HAS HAPPENED IS IN MY LETTER THAT WAS NOT SENT TO NISSAN YET BUT EVERY OCCURRENCE IS LISTED AND FILED WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS YOU WILL SEE THE CASE NUMBERS. THIS IS ALSO MY REPORT TO YOU. IF MORE INFORMATION IS NEEDED I WILL SUPPLY IT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING, THE RPMS INCREASED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF STATEN ISLAND (1976 HYLAN BLVD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306, (718) 447-3800) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO ASSIST. T...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN JUKE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PELTIER NISSAN (3201 S SW LOOP 323, TYLER, TX 75701, (903) 561-7300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FA...
OPENED DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE, HEAR LOUD POP, WELDS ON STOOD FRAME AT LEADING EDGE BROKE FREE CAUSING DOOR TO PULL APART. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP, PER BODY SHOP IMPROPER WELDING AT FACTORY ALLOWED RUST TO FORM CAUSING WELDING TO FAIL. UNCLEAR AT THIS TIME IF DOOR IS STRUCTURALLY UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT UNTIL DOOR SKIN IS REMOVED.
2016 NISSAN JUKE SL AWD AUG 2017, I TRADED-IN A 2011 NISSAN JUKE SL FOR A NEW 2016 JUKE SL 1. TRANSMISSION CATCHES: 2016 JUKE HAS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE WHICH PREVENTS THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH RESULTS IN DRIVER/PASSENGERS IN CAR THAT WON'T MOVE. YOU HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO GET THE TRANSMISSION TO 'CATCH'. NISSAN WAS NOTIFIED FOUR DAYS AFT...
THE JUKE HAS HAD INTERMITTENT STALLING AND NO START ISSUES. THE CAR HAS STALLED WHILE IN MOTION AS WELL AS PARKED AT IDLE. ONCE IT STALLS, IT WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY START AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE, DESPITE HAVING TO PAY FOR TOWING SEVERAL TIMES. THE LOCAL ABC AFFILIATE HAS DONE AT LEAST TWO REPORTS OF OTHER NISSAN OWNER EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM ELUDING TO A HEAT R...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE AN ABNORMAL SCREECHING AND GRINDING NOISE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARMAX (18800 OAK PARK AVE, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477, (708) 263-6475), BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ...
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Nissan Juke
Has the 2016 NISSAN JUKE been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 NISSAN JUKE has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 NISSAN JUKE have?
The 2016 NISSAN JUKE has 28 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 NISSAN JUKE?
The 2016 NISSAN JUKE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 3/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 NISSAN JUKE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 NISSAN JUKE involve power train (4 complaints), power train,electrical system,engine (3 complaints), air bags (3 complaints). Other affected components include engine, steering,vehicle speed control, steering,suspension.
How many crash reports does the 2016 NISSAN JUKE have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2016 NISSAN JUKE out of 28 total complaints (10.7% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2016 NISSAN JUKE have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2016 NISSAN JUKE out of 28 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 NISSAN JUKE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 NISSAN JUKE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 NISSAN JUKE?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 NISSAN JUKE.
Should I buy a 2016 NISSAN JUKE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 NISSAN JUKE is generally recommended. It has 28 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 NISSAN JUKE?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 NISSAN JUKE are: 1. POWER TRAIN (4 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (3 complaints), 3. AIR BAGS (3 complaints), 4. ENGINE (2 complaints), 5. STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 4 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 NISSAN JUKE?
Be cautious of hydraulic service brake failures, especially in vehicles with less than 60,000 miles. Regularly inspect and maintain steering and suspension components. The 2016 NISSAN JUKE has 28 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2016 NISSAN JUKE?
The 2016 NISSAN JUKE receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 28 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 4 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Hydraulic Service Brakes and Steering and Suspension Components.
What are the known issues with the 2016 NISSAN JUKE?
Known issues with the 2016 NISSAN JUKE include: Hydraulic Service Brakes, Steering and Suspension Components, Transmission Failures, Air Bags. These are based on patterns found across 28 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 Nissan Juke?
Yes, there is a recall for hydraulic service brakes in certain 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS vehicles.
What are the most common issues with the 2016 Nissan Juke?
Steering and suspension components, service brakes, and transmission failures are the most common issues.
How can I prevent transmission failures in my 2016 Nissan Juke?
Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent transmission failures, but they can still occur, especially in vehicles with less than 60,000 miles.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of hydraulic service brake failures, especially in vehicles with less than 60,000 miles. Regularly inspect and maintain steering and suspension components.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Nissan Juke
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Nissan Juke. The data includes 28 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2016 Nissan Juke an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 3 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16