Should I buy a 2010–2019 Nissan Juke F15?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2010–2019 Nissan Juke F15. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Automatic transmission failure

Slow or jerky pull-away, revs flare without proper acceleration, transmission warning lights, or it may suddenly lose drive.

How to check

Pull away gently, then repeat in stop-start traffic and again with a steady 30-50 mph cruise.

Estimated Repair Cost

£7,200

2High Likelihood

DPF blockage and failed regenerations

DPF or engine warning light, sluggish pull above about 30-40mph, repeated fan running, and poor fuel economy.

How to check

Drive until fully warm, then hold a steady 50-60mph if conditions allow.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,600

3Moderate Likelihood

Water ingress from sunroof drains or roof-area leaks

Musty smell, damp carpets, wet headlining, condensation, mould, or unexplained moisture in the cabin after rain.

How to check

Use the ventilation and air conditioning during the drive, then stop and spend a minute inside with the doors closed.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 8.5% (22,379 failed / 264,343 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 13.2% (107,258 failed / 810,548 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 20.0% (151,471 failed / 756,928 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 26.7% (143,864 failed / 539,112 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 31.0% (96,672 failed / 312,198 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 33.6% (49,512 failed / 147,543 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 34.5% (20,311 failed / 58,795 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 35.4% (7,281 failed / 20,582 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 35.8% (2,366 failed / 6,616 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 35.3% (692 failed / 1,958 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2010–2019 Nissan Juke F15

Nissan Juke buying questions

Is a 2010–2019 Nissan Juke worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2010–2019 Nissan Juke F15, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Nissan Juke (2010–2019)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Nissan Juke?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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