TransmissionHigh
Dual-clutch (DCT) jerky low-speed shifting on 1.0 DIG-T
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Crawl in traffic and feel for hesitation or clunks
- Typical repair
- DCT clutch pack / mechatronic work · £900–£3,200
Is the 2013–2024 Nissan Juke reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.3/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Nissan Juke rates 4.3 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 3 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around transmission, engine and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 3
- Medium
- 4
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around transmission, engine, electrical, bodywork.
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TransmissionHigh
Xtronic CVT juddering, hesitation, and high-pitched whining under acceleration on 1.6 petrol models.
- Typically appears
- 40,000-70,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Select Drive and accelerate from a standstill. Feel for a rubber-band hesitation or juddering sensation, and listen closely for a high-pitched whine from the gearbox.
- Typical repair
- Significant repair · £400–£1,400
EngineHigh
Timing chain stretch on 1.2 and 1.6 DIG-T engines causing cold start rattles and EML illumination.
- Typically appears
- 60,000-90,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Perform a stone-cold engine start. Listen immediately to the right side of the engine bay for a sharp metallic rattle that lasts 3-5 seconds before oil pressure builds.
- Typical repair
- Timing chain, tensioner & guides · £900–£2,400
EngineMedium
1.2/1.0 turbo carbon build-up and misfires
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for rough idle and engine management lights
- Typical repair
- Turbocharger replacement · £750–£2,200
BodyworkMedium
Rear arch and tailgate corrosion on early cars
- Typically appears
- 8+ years
- What to inspect
- Inspect arches and around the tailgate handle
- Typical repair
- Body & corrosion repair · £250–£1,800
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