Used Nissan Juke buying guide: F15 and F16 engines, CVT, faults, prices

The Nissan Juke is two very different used buys. The first generation (F15) is cheap, quirky and fairly simple, but ADAC breakdown and TÜV figures are only average, and the CVT and the 1.2 DIG-T need care. The second generation (F16) is roomier and more modern, yet owners in What Car?'s survey rated it bottom of its class.

Which Juke years and versions exist

ADAC dates the first Juke in Germany from October 2010 to September 2019, with a light facelift in June 2014. The facelift brought the 1.2 DIG-T petrol and a larger boot: AutoScout24 quotes 251 litres before and 354 litres after, and Auto Express gives 207 litres for four-wheel-drive cars. The Nismo arrived in February 2013 with 147 kW (200 PS) and was uprated in July 2015 to 160 kW (218 PS), or 157 kW (214 PS) with all-wheel drive and CVT.

The second generation (F16) reached customers in December 2019, according to Auto Express. It is front-wheel drive only and has no diesel. The 1.6 Hybrid followed in 2022 (Auto Express says February, AUTO BILD says summer), and the ADAC catalogue lists the facelifted F16 from April 2024. ADAC gives the facelifted car a 422-litre boot, a clear gain over the first generation.

Engines to choose and engines to avoid

Outputs and dates follow ADAC for the F15 and Auto Express and AUTO BILD for the F16.

For the first generation, the naturally aspirated 1.6 is the safe choice. Gebrauchtwagenberater calls the 1.6 petrol and the 1.6 DIG-T generally trouble-free if services were done on time, and ADAC describes the non-turbo engines as largely free of trouble, if short of pulling power. The 1.2 DIG-T is where sources split. ADAC recommends it as the best compromise between pace and economy, while Gebrauchtwagenberater advises avoiding it because the timing chain can stretch early and the engine is known for high oil consumption. A 1.2 DIG-T with yearly oil changes on file and no chain rattle at a cold start is acceptable; one without records is a gamble.

The 1.5 dCi is the long-distance engine. Gebrauchtwagenberater calls it very reliable and lists only the usual high-mileage diesel items: particulate filter, dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger, EGR valve and injectors. Unlike the petrols, it uses a timing belt: ADAC's March 2014 recall covered a misaligned pump pulley that wore the belt on early dCi cars. The guide to timing belts and chains explains what to budget for.

In the second generation, Auto Express notes that the 1.0-litre was retuned from 117 to 114 PS by December 2020 for cleaner emissions, and that every F16 engine uses a timing chain. The hybrid drives better and uses less fuel in town, but Auto Express warns that its price premium is hard to recover.

CVT, DCT and manual

The F15 CVT is the gearbox to be careful with. Gebrauchtwagenberater calls it one of Nissan's less durable transmissions, lists whining, grinding and rev fluctuation as warning signs, recommends fresh fluid every 50,000-60,000 km and reports owner repair bills of EUR 5,000-7,000 (Gebrauchtwagenberater, 2026). ADAC adds that the CVT holds high revs under load and suits calm drivers. Choose a manual unless an automatic is essential, and check that the first two gears engage cleanly from cold, a known F15 weakness.

The F16 automatic is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit on the 1.0 DIG-T, while the hybrid uses its own multi-mode gearbox. Auto Express estimates that about 40% of used F16s are automatics. The guide to automatic gearbox types explains how a CVT and a DCT behave on a test drive.

Running costs

Auto Express gives the F16 service schedule as every 12 months or 18,000 miles (about 29,000 km), alternating minor and major services, with brake fluid every two years. AUTO BILD put an F16 inspection at EUR 250-500 in December 2024 and priced front brake discs and pads at EUR 649 and a water pump at EUR 356 in 2024, both including labour and German VAT. The ADAC catalogue lists 6.0 l/100 km WLTP for the 1.0 DIG-T 114 with DCT, while AUTO BILD measured 7.3 l/100 km in its 2024 test.

For the first generation, the TÜV findings show where money goes. ADAC lists axle mounts, steering joints, front lighting, the parking brake, oil leaks from engine and gearbox, and rusting exhausts. Gebrauchtwagenberater singles out the centre silencer, which rusts through.

Prices today and what you get for the money

The ADAC list price in Germany for the cheapest first-generation Juke was EUR 15,690 at launch in 2010. AutoScout24 asking prices in November 2026 show 1,951 first-generation cars, most between about EUR 4,300 and EUR 8,900, with a median of about EUR 6,400 in November 2026. The bottom of that range is mostly 2010-2013 cars with high mileage; post-2014 facelift cars and the 190 PS and Nismo versions sit at the top.

The second generation started at EUR 18,999 on the ADAC German list in 2019. In November 2026 AutoScout24 showed 6,152 cars, mostly between about EUR 11,900 and EUR 16,400, with a median of about EUR 14,900 in November 2026. Early 1.0 DIG-T manuals form the lower end, while hybrids and facelifted 2024 cars cost most. All of these are asking prices across the whole generation, so year, mileage, engine and condition decide the real figure.

Juke against its rivals

Reliability data favour rivals. What Car?'s latest survey placed the F16 38th of 38 small SUVs with a score of 55.2%, and its predecessor also finished last of 25 in the class. Auto Express's Driver Power owner survey put the F16 49th of 75 cars in 2022 and 64th in 2023, praising seat comfort and cabin quality but not the ride. ADAC's breakdown figures for the F15 improve steadily with age: 27.1 per 1,000 cars for 2011 registrations, 19.2 for 2014 and 9.6 for 2017.

Buyers who need more space should read the used Nissan Qashqai guide, which covers the bigger sister car, and the Peugeot 2008 buying guide for a direct small SUV rival. The Juke hub page has specifications for both generations, and the list of the best small SUVs compares the class.

How to find a good one

Start with recalls. ADAC lists a February 2012 action on 2,189 turbo diesels for a leaking boost pressure sensor bracket and an August 2016 software fix for the rear oxygen sensor on 9,268 1.6 DIG-T cars built from April 2014 to June 2016. On the F16, Auto Express reports a rear seat latch recall for cars built up to the end of August 2020 and a hybrid control software update for hybrids built from June to December 2022. A Nissan dealer can confirm the work by VIN.

Next, look for water and electrics on an F16. AUTO BILD reports roof leaks that dampen the rear seat and boot, infotainment crashes and front camera faults that disable driver assistance. On an F15, Auto Express advises checking the air-con pipe to the pump, which can shear, and the trim beside the driver's seat. Finish with the last TÜV report and an underside look at the exhaust; the page checklist covers the rest.