Nissan Juke vs Toyota RAV4
For 2010–2017 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 11.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 22.0 for the Nissan Juke. 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.
Nissan Juke
22.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.0× the Toyota RAV4’s rate
- 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
Toyota RAV4
11.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
49% fewer than the Nissan Juke
- Complaints
- 2,276
- Sold
- 2,036,081
- Recall campaigns
- 24
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2010. Fewest: 2014 and 2016–2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,976 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 24,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 90,900 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 40,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Nissan Juke or the Toyota RAV4?
For 2010–2017 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 11.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Juke has 22.0, counting the same model years for both.
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.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota RAV4?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota RAV4 is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles.
Which Nissan Juke and Toyota RAV4 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Juke: 2011–2013; Toyota RAV4: 2010.
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.