2016 Nissan Juke Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 25%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,148miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Nissan Juke, 25% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,148 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“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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11388476, filed 2021-01“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 with the other oxygen sensor. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,148.”
NHTSA complaint #11424983, filed 2021-07, 48,148 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
- 10109203Mar 13, 20172011-2017 JUKE AND 2017 SENTRA; TURBOCHARGER SERVICE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with MR16DDT engine. This bulletin has been amended. The Title and APPLIED…
- 10119282Nov 28, 2016NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and…
- 10091322Jul 28, 2016"voluntary emissions recall campaign ecm reprogramming introduction nissan is conducting a voluntary emission recall campaign on certain model year 2015-2016 altima, 2015-2016…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Juke
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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