Nissan Juke
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Poor Technical handling during routine service , Terrible customer service and communication from the concern dealership .( Berwick Nissan, 6–10 Kangan Drive, Berwick.) • 12 November 2025: Our Nissan Juke was booked in for a routine service with no existing issues or concerns. The vehicle was serviced and returned to us the same day. • While… Read more
driving home immediately after the service, warning messages appeared on the dashboard: o “System Fault” o “Engine Malfunction – Power Reduced – Service Now” • We contacted the dealership straight away and returned the car to Berwick Nissan on the same day. • The dealership was unable to identify or fix the issue. Despite repeated phone calls and visits, we received little to no communication or updates. • After persistent follow-ups, the vehicle was finally returned to us on 19 December 2025. • Unfortunately, the same engine malfunction warnings reappeared again, indicating the issue was not resolved. • The vehicle was returned to the dealership once more on 30 December 2025, where the Service Manager assured us the matter would be handled urgently.
As of today ( 20th Jan,2026 ) , we are still waiting for our vehicle to be repaired and deemed safe to drive.
Juke - don't buy it – I wouldn't buy this car again for these reasons. Fanbelt on start up and low speeds sounds like a lawnmover. Nissan service insists this is normal, though it was not like this when I brought it. Windows whistle a thigh speeds - again Nissan says it's normal. On start up, it never takes off smoothly. I wish I'd brought a Kia. I spent 5hrs in Nissan… Read more
the other day for systems errors, only to have them turn the battery on and off, and then have the error back the next day. Kicker - Nissan caloundra service staff member "oh I would never buy a juke - what a piece of crap'. On another note: There is one man who came in the name of God, and proved himself to be God - Jesus. If you're going through a hard time - ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you and he will. God bless.
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A big improvement over the old Juke – The new Juke does a great job at feeling premium, even in this price range. You’re not going to find anything glaringly cheap on the exterior. Nissan have done a decent job at presenting the Juke with minimal panel gaps, and an overall fit and finish that is impressive for a car at this price. Move under the bonnet of the Juke, and you’ll… Read more
find a down-pillow equivalent of sound deadening, helping prevent intrusive engine noise overwhelm the driving experience.
It’s fair to say Nissan have done their due diligence in ensuring the Juke is built to a high quality standard.
I did however notice that the leather boot around the gear selector had a small tear in it, around 2cm across. Hopefully this was an accident from a previous reviewer rather than being poor build quality.
The Juke ST-L is priced at $36,490, and has a few features that go a fair way to help justify this price.
These features include a turbocharged motor, dual clutch transmission, drive modes, partial leather interior, 360 degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, heated front seats, keyless entry/start and an 8-inch full-colour touch screen media display.
There was one point with this car; is 84kW and 180Nm sufficient power when spending nearly $37,000? The simple answer is yes, it’ll do.
When you purchase a new Juke, you receive a 5 year/unlimited kilometre warranty, with 5 years of roadside assistance and capped price servicing included with your purchase.
Driving around town in the Juke offered an isolating experience from the road and any outside noise, nice and quiet for the commute.
Mechanical noise is heavily reduced thanks to the large amounts of sound deadening found under the bonnet. However, when you need to press down on the accelerator to squeeze some power out of the Juke, you will get some engine noise bleeding into the cabin.
Playing podcasts, music and radio was as expected, although if you’re a fan of bass, you might find the Juke will rattle a bit.
The new Juke weighs in at just over 1,200kg, which isn’t a lot of weight to bring to a stop, compared to other CUVs and even some other hatchbacks.
The Juke is fitted with autonomous emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detection too. It should be noted from ANCAP’s own tests, the Juke did avoid all instances of being involved in a collision with cars, pedestrians and cyclists, except at night, with a pedestrian. So just be a bit careful at night, in areas where you might encounter a pedestrian crossing your path.
Paired to this particular motor was a 7 speed dual clutch transmission (DCT), which was quite a surprise as I was expecting the likes of a CVT (especially in a Nissan).
Getting off the line and driving around town is a little painful thanks to the nature of this dual-clutch transmission and the Juke possessing a turbocharged motor.
Moving from 0 to 10km/h can often result in a lurch if you need to lift off the accelerator, making your passengers think one of two things: You’re a bad driver (a little embarrassing) or you’re trying to drive this like a sports car in traffic, and it’s making them want to vomit.
Once you’re up to speed in urban areas, the DCT is a lot smoother and does a great job of jumping between gears without moving the car around.
There are a few tests that suggest the new Juke will accelerate to 100km/h in around 10 seconds, which is acceptable for a front-wheel drive CUV in this price range.
The claimed fuel consumption of the Juke is 5.8L/100km (claimed), which is pretty good for a CUV. What did I average during my week with the Juke? Around 7.2L/100km, with a nice mix of urban and long stretches of highway driving. While on the highway, I saw my average drop to 5.9L/100km, when driving through country roads and some elevated roads.
Around town, the Juke can make sharp turns with no complaints and complete u-turns in an 11m diameter circle, tight enough to avoid most three-point turn scenarios. The Juke offers a fun driving experience for a compact SUV, but it's not going to out perform something more performance-oriented like a Kona N.
I really think Nissan have done an excellent job designing this new interior. The Juke ST-L trims the dash with stitched leather, which is a nice touch, and really lifts this interior to where I’m sure the designers intended it to be. Yes, they did have to stick a touch-screen right on top of the dash, but it doesn’t impede your vision out of the cabin.
Moving over to the driver’s gauges, I thought the implementation of a digital display between two analogue gauges worked really well. The responsiveness of both this driver’s display and the centre display was seriously impressive, making it seamless to interact with rather than being a laggy chore.
The new Juke has a boot capacity of 422L with the rear seats up - a decently sized boot. Fold those rear seats down in a 60:40 split (to reveal 1305L of boot space), and you’re going to again be presented with another large drop, between the rear of the seats and the boot itself. Forget about seamlessly sliding cargo in the boot, the boot floor is just too uneven.
This is certainly a top 3 contender for small CUV’s if you’re looking for a stylish, roomy and safe daily driver.
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Nissan's most entertaining SUV – I was excited to see what Nissan had done to make the new Juke feel ‘top of the range’ with the Ti. This time it was really about assessing what features you received when you paid $39,490 drive-away for the Ti; a whole $3,000 more than the ST-L. This Juke Ti is identical to the middle-of-the-range ST-L, except for a few additional standard… Read more
options. First, we have these 19” Akari design alloy wheels, which are dual tone and pair nicely with the shadow grey exterior.
There’s also tire pressure monitoring on the Ti, which can be helpful for when you’re out on longer roadtrips.
On the front there are ‘follow me home’ headlights, which remain on when you leave and lock your car at night, and delay turning completely off.
Inside, there are illuminated ‘Juke’ branded kick plates on the door sill and black gloss plastic highlights on the centre console and door.
There’s a Black Alcantara dashboard, knee pad, door panels and front armrest, with white piping. There are soft pad sun visors, and leather/Alcantara seats with JUKE branding embossed on the seats.
The biggest interior change, apart from the Alcantara, is the BOSE audio system integrated not only through the cabin, but on the head rests of the seats. There are designed to look like both front seats are wearing a pair of headphones.
Worth the audio upgrade? Sure! There’s a definite improvement with the BOSE system over the standard system, seeing as the audio is emanating from the headrests a lot closer to your ears than something you’d be used to before.
The BOSE audio system goes a fair way to uplift the audio quality over your traditional, less desirable speakers found in other smaller compact SUVs.
*Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.
Powerful compact AWD – I have had the 2018 1.6 turbo AWD model since 2019 and it has been very reliable for urban commuting and recreational trips camping, light off-roading and towing a small caravan. Its main attraction for my needs is economical urban use and ability to go away on recreational trips with ability to find light off-road locations and tow small caravan,… Read more
which it does well with one of the most powerful and torque engines in it class and even among the medium size SUV segment using normal 2.4L petrol engines by other car brands. The cvt auto transmission has a useful manual 7 speed select mode when driving and towing for added control and it’s towing max weight is 1150kg but lowish 75kg towball down weight that is much more than most small cars of similar length and size. I have installed a Spaccer wheel lift kit to give it 25mm more ground clearance equal to other medium SUVs for added light off-road ability. It’s been great small compact AWD SUV that keeps up with medium SUVs.
Love my juke – I have a 70 plate new juke and love it, perfect around town also great on the open road it is the tekna so absolutely loaded with features such as heated seats heated screen all round camera system 19 inch alloys love the stylig it drives smooth and the gearbox is a doddle, very light clutch, it returns around 38 to the gallon around town but… Read more
around 48 combined so pleased with that. Its fun to drive and looks great to boot with a very modern interior all round its a great looking nippy car highly recommended.
Perfect Machine - Everything And More – Received the keys to new Juke Ti. After months of research chose this vehicle for its safety and other features. Longer than normal servicing schedule compared to its rival. Vehicle is comfortable, easy to drive and quiet on the road. Many reviews stated it was noisy but I have not noticed this. Local Nissan dealer in my hometown of Hobart have… Read more
looked after me thoroughly durning the whole purchase process. This is my daily driver to and from work. Brought for its safety and fuel, economy. I have not found the 1.0L engine lacking at all. If you are thinking of getting a small SUV seriously look at the new model Nissan Juke.
One of the most strikingly designed vehicles on the road! – I drive 25000 to 30000 k’s per year as I live in the country. I purchased the Juke because of its blend of funky styling and practical features. It has heaps of space for a small SUV. It’s engine is efficient, I regularly see figures of 6.5l for a mixture of urban and country driving. It handles well and I rarely find a lack of power from its… Read more
three cylinder 1 litre engine. The stop start system can take some getting used to but generally works fine. It handles well and the radar cruise control works beautifully both in the city and on long country commutes. I also love the automatic lights and auto dipping high beams. Night driving becomes less of a chore with such features. The 360 degree cameras make parking a breeze. The cabin design is funky like the exterior, with comfortable seats and some nice leather touches. This car is both a joy to drive and fun to look at. I would highly recommend anyone to consider a Juke when looking at small SUV’s.
Stay away from this car – Advised by Nissan that the Unit will not work with new Android phones after buying the car. The Nissan Connect app is discontinued also but they don't tell you when purchasing the car. The Nissan app has not been updated for android since 2017 and cannot be used on new phones. None of the Android Bluetooth features work properly and Nissans response is that it only supports phones made on or before 2017 even though the car is made in 2020. Show details
Nice small family car – I like my Juke, i only ever use the eco friendly setting as it saves fuel. I only ever use premium fuel and the most i have paid is $60 to fill. I haven't had any issues to date appart from having to remove the boot floor to fit my pram. Show details
Not Practical – Great car to start with however no good as a family car and trying to get a baby in and out of the back is a no go plus when you can not fit a pram and your shopping in the back. I have had issues with a gasic coming loose at the turbo intake and clutch is super warm after 2 yrs of driving. Also while using bluetooth people where unable to… Read more
hear me over the notice of the car even the updated downloaded and the stereo was very low
Great car to drive when in the car yourself heaps to run
Not so practical for a baby/toddler – I love my Juke but it’s not the best as a family car Show details
Not as good as I thought – I was one of first to buy one, handles really well in sport mode, not so much in economy. Good fuel economy. Didn't have to spend much on mechanical running costs at all until I got to 120k. Now all of a sudden things are going wrong. At 3 years old I had to have the front and rear crank case gaskets replaced at a cost of over $2,500 and now… Read more
1 year later the air con condenser has blown up that is going to cost another $1000. And of course conveniently warranty has run out. Cannot wait to get rid of this thing. Things like this should not be happening to car that is 4 years old.
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Nissan Juke – Handles well quite comfortable. The look is distinctive, and the price is good. I like the juke and i don't care abut cars at all. Its runs well and i do a lot of driving. The interior is quality, has different driving setting, eco normal and sport. there is a definite difference with these sport is more more responsive and eco saves you money on the free way. Want a nice comfortable inexpensive car,. Have a look Show details
Average car for the money – I have a Black Juke ST manual - purchased brand new from Von Bibra in 2014. As I found out later though - my "new car" was a 2013 model. I was attracted to the juke for its unique design. I love the look of the car - and for a single person, it's quite convenient with it's size. It has a good boot for a little car - and when the seats are laid… Read more
down in the back - it has a surprising amount of storage. I had a towball fitted, so that I could put my bike on the back - however I discovered that I could actually fit my (road) bicycle in the back with it's front wheel off.
I notice that someone had mentioned the car's fuel efficiency... I was not so impressed with it in my car. I seem to average around 7.3L/100 km which is a bit more than the stated 6.0 i think they say in the booklets - and that's in the Normal mode. I'd hate to think what it would be if I drove it around in sports mode. At best - I would say 6.5 easy-going (eco) highway driving and no air-conditioning.
I got the paint and car protection, however it appears that they didn't do the spoiler - and the evidence is extremely clear, as in less than three years, the paint has completely faded and worn. It looks TERRIBLE!!! In addition, the paint quality on the car in general is extremely poor and it scratches with even the smallest of brushes. There is areas under the bonnet that don't appear to have been sprayed. Bird poop on the roof (where I couldn't see) ate straight through the paint, down to metal. SO DISAPPOINTING! Especially as I had paint protection - which seemed to have done nothing in this case.
I look after my car with washing and polishing on a regular basis - and have been really disappointed with this.
Heat has been the other major issue with this car. Whilst my car is black (and I have heard that black cars are not good with heat), the heat in this particular car is phenomenal. The aircon is also not very strong (I drive toyota's, kia's and hyundai's at work - all of which far out do the Juke) and there is no aircon vents in the back seat.
As I said above, it's not a bad little car for a single person - but not for people wanting to take other adults as passengers. the car has limited amount of power which worsens if you don't use a premium (98) fuel. The back seats are not easy for adults to get in to - and my parents (in their 60's) really struggle if I need to take them anywhere in my car.
Overall - it's a cute little car, but probably not worth the money they ask for them and I'm not sure I'd go a Nissan again. I rate our Hyundai i30 as a better vehicle.
Very good car. Have not got any problem with it. Good quality – The driving experience with the car is enjoyable. Some tiny issues with the GPS navigation as sometimes it says route calculation failed. Apart from that, overall, it is a good quality car. The running cost is OK. Currently the petrol consumption per 100km is around 8.3 and the service fee is around $300. Show details
Great little car – Love the interior. Got white with red accents and love ever aspect of it. I'm 6 foot and can sit comfortably in the back seat. All the fine details make this car fantastic. Display very user friendly. Only downside so far is the reversing camera which can be a little hard to judge. Overall would recommend this car to anyone. Show details
Never buy a Nissan juke – Biggest mistake to buy a Nissan Juke!! Brought this BRAND NEW car in October 2015 from Bayside Automotive and have had issues from day one. First: After a week of having the car the Engine light came on. Took the car into Nissan which they keep my car for a few days to fix the issues which was a faulty Fuse Car broke down RACV had to come out… Read more
battery was loose as Nissan didn’t tighten properly after having it
Second: Took the car in as the car radio was very faulty and the buttons on the steering wheel and control panel didn't work. I was told that the radio won't be fixed until I show proof (WARRANTY).
Third: Took the car in again as the car radio was still faulty and the buttons on the steering wheel was still playing up, Showed proof of the car radio crackling and the buttons playing up.
Fourth: Took the car in for the passenger seat belt warning light coming on even when there was nothing on the seat and for the car radio still being faulty.
Fifth: Took the car in for the seat and Radio to be fixed, this was a YEAR LATER after asking them nonstop to fix the radio issue. Pick up my car and they informed me that they forgot to order the part for the passenger seat.
Six: Back to Nissan to drop off the car again to get the passenger seat fixed.
2 Days after receiving my car back the driver seat plays up and the seat belt warning light was coming on nonstop
Seventh: Nissan pickup my car from my house to fix any issues (Driver seat belt warning light) I have been having with it while I was overseas for a month. They were to email me and ask if I would like a service on the car but instead of doing that they just dropped the car off haven't heard anything since.
Rust is now coming through the interior on the roof.
Called up Nissan in regards to this issue and no one ever got back to me.
Nissan haven't been very helpful at all during this whole process. I have asked them to call me back in regards to issues and no one contacts me I have to just keep calling until someone will actually help.
These issues shouldn't be happening at all. I have had this car for 18months and had nothing but trouble since day one.
I have asked Nissan to give me extra warranty as I don't trust the car on a 3 year warranty is going to be enough as I've had nonstop issues in 18months they DECLINED. I have asked them to give my money back or a new car as I don't see it's fair to pay for a car that has given me nothing but stress and problems they DECLINED. I honestly don't see how hard it is to make a customer satisfied and happy with your product. As a big company and a well known company wouldn't you want your customers to remain happy with your product?
I honestly wish I never brought this car it's been the biggest regret. No help at all from Nissan, Faulty Car, Problems nonstop.
Took my car into Nissan for a service as my car won't start and the central locking also isn't working. Explained to them in regards to the interior having rust and they informed me that the rust of my roof is normal and that they won't do anything about it and that it's a cost I need to fork out
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Love! But a couple niggly problems – After doing ALOT of research, I chose this model as it fast quick off the mark without having the 'bulk' of a regular SUV. A lovely smooth drive with the option to change driving modes (Eco, normal & sports) Lots of room inside, a large male can easily sit in the back seat without having his knees up near his ears! The leather seats are lovely… Read more
to look at but uncomfortable during long drives.
As I’ve now had the Juke for a couple of year, a few pieces of plastic moulding have begun to fall off.
I'm in Lurve...with my new Nissan Juke – awesome to drive, parking in tight spots is amazing. Looks small and sporty but inside is soooo roomy. Very low road noise which is great too. Greg at Nissan Browns Plains made my purchase easy, fun and most importantly quick. Loving the gadgets and boot space. Thanks Greg you're amazing!! Show details
Juke Ti-s way to go – Just bought one today - got the Ti-s - tried the st - very under power. Came form 4L ford and found st very lacking.Tied the Ti-s Turbo and loved it . it is well worth spending the extra for the turbo. I would say the st would have troubles getting up hills.If you had a 6 cylinder before the st would not be for you . Try the Turbo you will love… Read more · 1
it. Extra colours are way to expensive - going to wait for e-bay for aftermarket ones. Love the shape.
My favourite car ever – Love this car. It's very individual, sporty and as the ads say it is fun. It drives really well, the ride is high, and visibility is great. It looks like a 2 door but it's actually a 4 door. Minor issue is I have the Digi Turbo top of the range model and storage is an issue. The base model has under floor storage in the back / cargo area. … Read more
I'd also like a little more storage in the front, the two cup holders are a good size, but one (if not both) end up being filled with my phone and water then there's no room for the coffee! I wouldn't suggest this car if you want to get kids and prams etc in the back - but it is ok for a family of 4.
Top model has keyless entry (that you can program to unlock 1 door or all), sat nav (which is surprisingly good), bluetooth phone connectivity.
With the mobile phone integration, it's worth considering how many individual phone numbers you want to store in the juke's phone system - it allows 1000 numbers per phone - this sounds like a lot but if you have 3-4 numbers for a person, that's 3-4 in your car's system. The juke hands down is better than the Honda I also drove (that stores only 200). You can't selectively store to the juke's phone system it pulls over your contacts (when you tell it). An easy fix for me was to add an "a" to the front of the few contacts that didn't get imported because they were the end of the list and then re-import.
Being able to almost step in and step out of the car due to it's high positioning is a real plus too.
It's certainly not the quietest ride and it doesn't have the most gadgets - but it is fun and an enjoyable drive every day
One of my best purchases - Ever – I adore my Juke. Quirky, sporty, zippy, fun and always interesting. I have had it over a year and still love pushing all the buttons ! Nissan have been brilliant for servicing and follow up, they know customer service very well. Easy to drive, smooth and quiet - yet when you touch the accelerator it doesn't ask why, she just moves. I… Read more
dont regret the purchase and would recommend the vehicle to anyone interested.
I love driving down the street and people looking curiously at her with the question on their face 'what is that?'.
Thank you Nissan for a solid little SUV that brings playfulness and personality to the car industry. I am proud to own and drive it !
I was told you need a lot of personality to drive one - apparently I pass :)
the moon buggy is a breath of fresh air – I bought my wife a moon buggy/Nissan juke, and she absolutely loves it, apparently its not the best small car but to us it is unique, it handles like a go cart and is loaded with all the things that are needed these days, good Bluetooth, cruise control , a very good basic stereo to name a few, as a bonus it is styled like no other car, being a… Read more
tall car it is easy to get in and out of, it looks like a two door but it's a four, it's only about a foot longer than my wife's previous car a Toyota yaris so parking at shopping centres are a no brainer, you can get a turbo version if that's your bent but for us it's it's the standard model in auto, our moon buggy is awesome to drive, kudos to Nissan for having the guts to make this car the others are now playing catch up, I honestly cannot speak highly enough of this car, it's bloody fantastic, long live the moon buggy.
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