What Are the Best Years for the Nissan Juke? (Solved!)

The Nissan Juke was first sold in 2010. Although Nissan no longer produces the Juke, many still wonder if it is a good car to buy used or not.

The best year for the Nissan Juke is 2017. This car was first sold in 2010 and discontinued in 2017. The Juke is a two-door car that fits five passengers. Nissan Jukes have high repair costs, and consumers frequently report engine or electrical problems with the vehicle.

Since the Nissan Juke’s production was short lived, few know much about it. Before you purchase a Nissan Juke, learn about its best years below.

2017 Nissan Juke

The 2017 Nissan Juke has incredible horsepower. It has 188 HP at 5600 RPM. The Nissan Juke features a 4-cylinder, 1.6-liter engine, and it has a combined mileage of 29 miles per gallon. It has a fuel tank capacity of 13-gallons and an automatic transmission. This car has Bluetooth, cruise control, a hands-free phone, keyless entry, voice recognition, a CD player, and more. For those who need more cargo space, the cloth-covered seats fold down.

The discontinuation of the Nissan Juke in 2017 has raised several questions among current and prospective owners alike. For example, if the car ever needs new parts, how hard will it be to get them? Are the parts specific to the Juke? 

To answer these questions, I spoke with a representative at Nissan. The representative explained that consumers might struggle to get parts ordered and manufactured; however, Nissan still makes the parts needed for repairs. 

This news is excellent for all current and prospective Juke owners. Nissan will continue to produce and sell parts for the Juke for some time. In other words, you do not have to worry about running out of parts for necessary repairs.

Is the Nissan Juke a Good Car?

If you live in an area that gets cold or snowy during the winter, then some features of the Nissan Juke may appeal to you. The Nissan Juke has a unique cold-weather package, making it more enjoyable for driving in the snow. 

The cloth seats make warming up in a cold car easy. It is more enjoyable to sit on cloth seats than leather seats in the colder months. Combine this feature with the included seat warmers and the mirror defrosters, and this car is excellent for drivers in colder climates.

With these features, you can sit inside your warm car while it defrosts instead of standing in the cold, scraping ice off the windows. Those who live in colder climates know how tedious and time-consuming this can be. Need some extra traction? Nissan offers a version of the Juke with All-wheel drive capabilities.

When the Nissan Juke is compared to cars of other brands, it ranks low. Other compact and sport utility vehicles have better gas mileage, better resale prices, better consumer ratings, and better space. 

Another area where the Juke trails behind its competition is the size of the interior. While other cars have four doors and five seats, the Juke only has two doors to accommodate the five seats. Passengers hoping to sit in the backseat have to move the fronts and climb over them.

Unfortunately, some find that the compact interior of the Juke becomes cramped when more than two adults are inside. Compared to most other five-seater vehicles, the Nissan Juke has much less space. However, for those who need a car just for themselves, the Juke can be a good option.

Problems with Nissan Juke

The most common problems found with the Nissan Juke deal with the transmission, the engine, electrical issues, and more. These are not the type of problems you want to see in a car less than a decade old.

According to Car Complaints, The 2016 Nissan Juke has received complaints about the transmission system, electrical problems, fuel system problems, and the wheels. Overall, this year is not a great car.

In the 2015 model, people report hearing crunching sounds while driving, the engine light turning on, losing engine power, engine shaking, transmission failure, and more. People have also claimed that it feels like the car is hydroplaning on the freeway. These symptoms could mean that there is a problem with either the steering wheel or the wheels, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Owners of the 2014 Nissan Juke report that the vehicle’s engine stalls, the car loses power while accelerating, the battery dies quickly, and the push-to-start button doesn’t work, according to Car Complaints. In other words, this car’s engine, transmission, and electrical components are unreliable.

The 2013 Nissan Juke experiences problems primarily with the engine. People regard this model year as the worst among the Jukes. The main issue with this car was turbocharger failure. People also found that the Nissan Juke would stall and shut off while driving. Additionally, many owners of this model year have been told by dealerships to replace their engines.

The Nissan Juke just barely reached 10-years on the road. Vehicles this new shouldn’t need an engine replacement for many years. Since the common theme among Nissan Jukes is a poor quality engine, if you purchase one with the original engine, it will likely break and need repaired soon. When your car starts malfunctioning, take it to a repair shop as soon as possible.

The 2017 Nissan Juke is considered to be the best model year since it has not received as many complaints as other model years. Additionally, this model year received average safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA has also issued one recall for the 2017 Nissan Juke.

According to the Kelley Blue Book, this recall was applied to all models between the years 2015 and 2017, therefore, the 2017 was likely included as a safety precaution. The recall advised vehicle owners to get the master cylinder in the braking system replaced. That being said, the 2017 Juke is the newest off the assembly line and may be approaching the onset of its problems.