Skip to content
Electrical systemPart report

2016 Nissan Juke Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
21%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
84miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Nissan Juke, 21% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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”

NHTSA complaint #11233487, filed 2019-07, 52,716 miles

“Transmission failure 2016 Nissan JUKE sl awd which began day after I bought it. I described this to dealer as car revs but no acceleration. Initially it would happen after driving on highway for about 1-1.5 hours. Now it begins within the 10 miles it takes to drive to pick up rental car. Three times thus far I have been nearly rear ended, once by a tractor trailer whose wheels I can still hear screeching because the car wouldn't accelerate coming off an exit. The only solution is to stop the car in its 'tracks' to try to get the transmission to catch. …”

NHTSA complaint #11102696, filed 2018-06, 84 miles

“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 related issue. If that is true, the temperature is cooling off here in the desert I'm afraid I will not see this problem until spring and the warranty expires. …”

NHTSA complaint #11142776, filed 2018-10, 16,000 miles

“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 after the car was purchased. Nissan acknowledged being able to duplicate issue over voicemail but then claimed they couldn't after requesting the car be bought back. 2. …”

NHTSA complaint #11144139, filed 2018-10, 80 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan JUKE. The contact purchased a new vehicle, but it did not have a temperature gauge. The contact inquired with the dealer for assistance in locating the temperature gauge and was advised that the model did not come equipped with one. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 20.”

NHTSA complaint #10884194, filed 2016-07, 20 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017429%
2016621%
2015412%
20141525%
20131414%
20121416%
20111510%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Juke

Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Juke

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology