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#BS-2016-NISJUK-1769

2016 Nissan Juke

Based on reports from 49 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
49
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
125
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 49 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

car shuts down while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

internal failure in transaxle

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

loud whine

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

9 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

14
0–30K
15
30–60K
2
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (15 reports) • Median: 48K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain9 (18%)
Engine8 (16%)
Electrical5 (10%)
Other5 (10%)
Wheels & Tires5 (10%)
Suspension4 (8%)
Steering4 (8%)
Airbags3 (6%)

2016 Nissan Juke: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Juke, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 48,148 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Juke, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Juke, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Juke, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
16
4
17
13
18
9
19
1
20
4
21
4
23
8
24
2
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Nissan Juke. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

18V086000Mar 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Juke is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2016 Nissan Juke vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

49

Class avg

234

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 49 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Nissan Juke Model Years

2017201620152014201320122011
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2016 Nissan Juke: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Nissan Juke?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Nissan Juke is related to the drivetrain, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Nissan Juke reliable?
The 2016 Nissan Juke has 49 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Nissan Juke problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Nissan Juke has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Juke problems start?
Based on 32 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 48,148 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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