2014 Nissan Juke problems
The 2014 Nissan Juke has 57 NHTSA owner complaints and no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
The 2014 Nissan Juke has 57 NHTSA owner complaints on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). The most-reported system is electrical at 12 complaints, typically surfacing around 50,097 miles (~$850 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Juke | 153 | 1 |
| 2012 Juke | 87 | 3 |
| 2013 Juke | 102 | 0 |
| 2014 Juke (this page) | 57 | 0 |
| 2015 Juke | 34 | 0 |
| 2016 Juke | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 Juke | 14 | 1 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Buying a used 2014 Nissan Juke? Check these first
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
What to inspect on this specific car
- electrical — 12 owner reports · tends to show around 50,097 mi · ~$850 to fix
- powertrain — 11 owner reports · tends to show around 76,214 mi · ~$2,500 to fix
- engine — 8 owner reports · tends to show around 94,400 mi · ~$3,100 to fix
- airbags — 7 owner reports · tends to show around 34,700 mi · ~$1,100 to fix
⚠ The one to take seriously: electrical is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 50,097 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Recalls to confirm are done
Run the VIN from the listing — no active recalls on this model right now, but confirm none were opened after this car was built.
Verdict for buyers: 8.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
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A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I had a hard on collision to the back of another car traveling at well over 25mph. My body hit the steering wheel so hard that my sternum was cracked d own the middle. None of the airbags deployed. They should have. If not for the seat belt I would be dead.
Our car had been sitting in our driveway for 4 days while we were away on vacation. The morning after we returned we noticed that the skylight was raised and cracked. Upon touching the surface of the glass the entire window imploded into very small and uniform pieces of glass.…
Car ran a stop sign and I broad sided her at 30 miles an hou in my 2014 Nissan juke. She was going 30miles an hour too too. The front airbag did not deploy. Nissan inspected the car and said that everything worked fine. I have a cracked sternum and two badly bruise knees. I want…
Brake switch stopped working when pressed each time but was still connected. Car could not be started when brake lights do not come on. After confirming no issue with the brake. The car started stalling periodically while driving causing a safety issue. Appears to be related to…
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Common questions
Is the 2014 Nissan Juke reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Nissan Juke is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2014 Nissan Juke?
On the NHTSA data, the 2014 Nissan Juke does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What should I check before buying a used 2014 Nissan Juke?
Inspect the electrical first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 12 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 50,097 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
Is the 2014 Nissan Juke a good used car to buy?
It scores 8.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 57 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is electrical. Typical failure occurs around 50,097 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Nissan Juke?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 12 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 50,097 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 50,097 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan Juke has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Nissan Juke?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 57 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.