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2016 Nissan Juke Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
32%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
31,502miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Nissan Juke, 32% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,502 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.

“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 where”

NHTSA complaint #11240423, filed 2019-07, 54,000 miles

“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

“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

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11613857, filed 2024-09

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201717%
2016932%
2015824%
20141119%
20131616%
20121214%
20111812%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Juke

Engine
7 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 30, 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