What are the most common problems with a Nissan Juke?

Known faults on the Nissan Juke include timing chain and oil use (1.2 DIG-T), rear seat latch recall (built to Aug 2020) and cVT automatic. At MOT, suspension arm bushes and joints and ball joint are flagged more often than on other cars the same age.

What should I ask the seller before buying a used Nissan Juke?

Does it use much oil, and has the timing chain ever been checked? Has the rear seat latch recall been done? Any recent work on the suspension arm bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 5.9× as often on the Nissan Juke as on other cars the same age.) Any recent work on the ball joint? (Flagged at MOT 6.2× as often on the Nissan Juke as on other cars the same age.) Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 4.8× as often on the Nissan Juke as on other cars the same age.) Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

Used car guide · 2010–2026

Nissan Juke common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong on a used Nissan Juke, year by year: known faults from UK buying guides, the parts flagged at MOT more than on other cars (from 933,088 MOTs done during 2023–2025), and what to check before you buy one.

933,088MOTs done in 2023–2025, all years of this model

432,449on the UK register

7known faults across all years

2022best year at its MOT

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Most years have their own guide. The year is when the car was first registered (it’s on the logbook, or check the reg below).

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

What usually goes wrong with a Nissan Juke?

Known faults reported by owners, mechanics and UK buying guides, in our own words. Most apply to certain years or engines only, so check which the car has.

Timing chain and oil use (1.2 DIG-T)
Cars registered 2010–2019 · 1.2 DIG-T petrol
The 1.2 petrol can wear its timing chain and burn oil. Buying guides advise avoiding it.

At the viewing: Listen for a rattle on a cold start and check the oil level.

Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review
Rear seat latch recall (built to Aug 2020)
Cars registered in 2020 · Built to Aug 2020
About 13,500 cars made up to August 2020 had rear seat hooks that might not engage.

At the viewing: Ask a Nissan dealer to confirm the recall was done, and check the rear seats lock in place.

Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Juke (Mk2, 2019 on) review
CVT automatic
Cars registered 2010–2019 · CVT automatic and all 4x4s
The CVT needs fluid changes about every 30,000 miles, or it can fail. All 4x4 versions have it.

At the viewing: Ask for gearbox service receipts and walk away from judder, noises or warnings.

Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review
Timing belt (1.5 dCi)
Cars registered 2010–2019 · 1.5 dCi diesel
The 1.5 diesel’s timing belt is due at 5 years or 72,000 miles, and some fail earlier.

At the viewing: Ask for proof of a belt change.
If it needs doing: Timing belt (cambelt) change, about £300–£700 (often with the water pump). ClickMechanic

Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review
Turbo lag and timing chain (1.6 turbo)
Cars registered 2010–2019 · 1.6 turbo petrol
The 1.6 turbo petrol can stretch its timing chain and suffer turbo problems.

At the viewing: Listen for rattles and check the service history.

Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review
Rust underneath
Cars registered 2010–2019
Subframes, sills, suspension mountings and the base of the windscreen can rust.

At the viewing: Look underneath and check the MOT history for corrosion advisories.

Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review
Hybrid software recall (built June to Dec 2022)
Cars registered 2022–2023 · Hybrid
Hybrids built June to December 2022 needed a software update for the hybrid system.

At the viewing: Ask for proof the update was done.

Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Juke (Mk2, 2019 on) review

Common Nissan Juke MOT failures to check

Parts flagged at MOT well above the usual rate for cars the same age, for each fuel on its own. From the DVSA’s results for every MOT done in Great Britain during 2023–2025.

Petrol

Suspension arm bushes and joints
up to 3.1× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
Ball joint
up to 5.4× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
Rigid brake pipes
up to 3.7× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017.

Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Track rod ends
up to 5× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Brake pads
up to 1.9× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.
Wipers
up to 2.5× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Diesel

Ball joint
up to 7.7× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
Rigid brake pipes
up to 7.9× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Suspension arm bushes and joints
up to 3.6× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
Track rod ends
up to 5.9× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Brake pads
up to 1.9× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.
Wipers
up to 2.3× usual

Stands out on cars registered in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Nissan Juke MOT pass rate by year

Of the years since 2005 with plenty of MOT tests, the 2022 Nissan Juke did best (93% passed first time, 4 points above all 2022 cars) and the 2013 did worst (56%, 11 points below all 2013 cars). Older cars fail more, so compare each year with all cars registered the same year.

Year	Pass first time	All cars that year	MOT tests
2023	94%	92% +2	1,735
2022	93%	89% +4	18,013
2021	89%	87% +2	39,606
2020	88%	87% +1	52,777
2019	84%	85% -1	56,389
2018	83%	83% +0	70,576
2017	79%	80% -1	110,728
2016	73%	77% -4	109,974
2015	67%	74% -7	112,611
2014	61%	70% -9	108,643
2013	56%	67% -11	102,873
2012	56%	64% -8	78,167
2011	54%	62% -8	57,050
2010	53%	60% -7	13,946

Questions to ask the seller before buying a Nissan Juke

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

Does it use much oil, and has the timing chain ever been checked?
Has the rear seat latch recall been done?
Any recent work on the suspension arm bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 5.9× as often on the Nissan Juke as on other cars the same age.)
Any recent work on the ball joint? (Flagged at MOT 6.2× as often on the Nissan Juke as on other cars the same age.)
Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 4.8× as often on the Nissan Juke as on other cars the same age.)
Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Where this comes from: MOT figures are the DVSA’s anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, grouped by the year each car was first registered. How many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score

Nissan Juke common problems and MOT failures

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What usually goes wrong with a Nissan Juke?

Timing chain and oil use (1.2 DIG-T)

Rear seat latch recall (built to Aug 2020)

CVT automatic

Timing belt (1.5 dCi)

Turbo lag and timing chain (1.6 turbo)

Rust underneath

Hybrid software recall (built June to Dec 2022)

Common Nissan Juke MOT failures to check

Petrol

Suspension arm bushes and joints

Ball joint

Rigid brake pipes

Track rod ends

Brake pads

Wipers