Jeep Wrangler vs Nissan Juke
For 2010–2017 models, the Nissan Juke has 22.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 35.4 for the Jeep Wrangler. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2010–2017), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Jeep Wrangler
35.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.6× the Nissan Juke’s rate
- Complaints
- 4,544
- Sold
- 1,284,600
- Recall campaigns
- 21
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Fewest: 2015–2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column
Typically around 6,600 mi · repair $270–$510
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 65,437 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Shocks and struts
Typically around 17,000 mi · repair $280–$1,440
Nissan Juke
22.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
38% fewer than the Jeep Wrangler
- Complaints
- 478
- Sold
- 217,026
- Recall campaigns
- 7
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2011–2013. Fewest: 2010. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Timing chain, guides and tensioners
Typically around 80,000 mi · repair $1,340–$2,500
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 59,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Turbocharger and intercooler
Typically around 70,000 mi · repair $1,520–$2,820
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Fuel pump and sending unit
Typically around 45,000 mi · repair $630–$1,700
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Jeep Wrangler or the Nissan Juke?
For 2010–2017 models, the Nissan Juke has 22.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Wrangler has 35.4, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Wrangler is body control and other modules, typically around 55,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Juke?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Juke is timing chain, guides and tensioners, typically around 80,000 miles; the repair typically runs $1,340–$2,500.
Which Jeep Wrangler and Nissan Juke years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Juke: 2011–2013.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.