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.
2014 Nissan Juke airbags problems
severe 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
5crashes
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 7 airbags complaints filed for the 2014 Nissan Juke, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
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75-100k
100-125k
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150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Nissan Juke we track for airbags problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 7.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 you to investigate this crash as my daughter is driving a 2012 Nissan juke and it may have the same faulty airbag,
Driver's steering wheel mounted airbag deployed with no impact or accident. No prior accident or repairs to my vehicle. No noises or vibrations occurred in my vehicle prior to or on the day of the accident. I did not hear or see any fault code regarding the vehicle's airbag system while I was driving.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 Nissan Juke?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 34,700 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Nissan/Juke.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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