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2014 Nissan Juke Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#4 most-complained of 7 Juke years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2014 Nissan Juke has 59 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 4th worst of 7 model years with a Caution verdict. Two recalls apply, covering the electrical start/stop switch and fuel pressure sensors.

Complaints
59
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
7 / 3
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
27
25 city / 30 hwy

Top 2014 Nissan Juke problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine19 (32%)
  2. Electrical System16 (27%)
  3. Other11 (19%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain11 (19%)
  5. Fuel System9 (15%)
  6. Airbags7 (12%)
  7. Brakes4 (7%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers3 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (3%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Engine loses power or shuts off without warning while driving at highway speed, sometimes restarting after cooling down, at a median failure mileage of 79,000 miles.
  • Vehicle suddenly drops speed on the interstate with RPMs climbing while acceleration does not respond, reported around 75,000 miles.
  • Fuel odor and fuel leaking near the fuel pressure sensor occur even after dealer visits, with some owners told their VIN is not covered under the recall.
  • Airbags fail to deploy in rear-end or side collisions at low speeds, with a median mileage around 19,500 miles at failure.
  • Seat warmer wiring smolders and burns through seat material and nearby items with the seat warmer switch turned off, reported as a fire in the electrical system.
2014 Nissan Juke complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2014Apr 2017Jan 2018Nov 2018Aug 2019Mar 2021Jul 2022Apr 2026
85 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2014 to Aug 2026; peak May 2017 (4).

2014 Nissan Juke recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 15V418000Jul 1, 2015Electrical System14,595 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition:switch

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

    Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  2. NHTSA 14V683000Nov 28, 2014Fuel System133,592 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

2014 Nissan Juke fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Juke years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution6787427
2013Avoid83103227
2014Caution5059227
2015Good3334128
2016Best1728128

All Nissan Juke years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Juke reliable?
NHTSA lists 59 complaints for the 2014 Juke, giving it a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict. It ranks 4th worst among the 7 Juke model years with complaint data.
What is the top problem area for the 2014 Nissan Juke?
Engine complaints are the largest category, accounting for 32% of complaints (19 of 59), with a median failure mileage of 79,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
Yes, two recalls: one for an electrical start/stop switch housing issue and one for fuel pressure sensors that can leak fuel, filed in 2015 and 2014 respectively.
How does the 2014 Juke compare to other Juke years?
The 2014 Juke's Complaint Index of 50 is better than 2011 (100, Avoid), 2013 (83, Avoid), and 2012 (67, Caution), but worse than 2015, 2016, and 2017, which are rated Good or Best.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Nissan Juke?
The EPA rates the 2014 Juke at 27 mpg combined (25 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.