The Nissan Juke is available used quite cheaply, the used car buyers get an unusual design, good engines and an optional crossover model with all-wheel drive.
If you can manage with a very small trunk and little space in the second row of seats, you can buy a vehicle with the Nissan Juke that still looks fresh. Manufactured in England, the crossover did well in the first few years of roadworthiness tests, but how does it look after several years? We asked around.
Buying a used Nissan Juke?
If you are interested in a used Nissan Juke, you will currently find a wide range on the well-known used car exchanges. Until the facelift, which was completed in 2014, there were only two engines. The 1.2 DIG-T followed later as a petrol engine, which of the petrol engines certainly fits best under the hood if you don't want the 1.6 liter top engine with 190 hp. However, we recommend the high-torque diesel. The 1.5 liter dci has a torque of 240 Nm and a maximum output of 110 hp, so it won't break any records, but rewards frugal drivers with relatively low consumption. Those who want more fun can rein in up to 218 horsepower in the Nissan Juke Nismo variant, this engine also came under the hood in 2015. The very young models from year of construction 2018, have engines that also comply with the stricter Euro 6d-Temp emission standard. In 2019, the model change to the 2nd generation of the Nissan Juke followed. Stay away from the CVT transmission, that makes even the strong Nissan Juke unnecessarily sluggish.
What are typical Nissan Juke vulnerabilities?
Short disclaimer: We specifically discuss the Nissan Juke weaknesses of the first Juke generation. There are models that have been driving on our roads for years without any defects or weak points and, as with almost every vehicle, there are also Monday cars that seem to only attract the defects.
In addition to the typical wearing parts, such as e.g. B. the brake system, there was initially only a defective lighting system or oil-dampened engines to complain about. Unfortunately, now that the first Nissan Juke models are getting on in years, there is also the issue of corrosion.
Looking under the vehicle is important when buying a used Nissan Juke car!
The older the vehicle is, the higher the chance of finding defects. Especially with vehicles that are already eight years old, you should take a close look at the chassis. The joints also need to be checked. If these are knocked out, this defect must be remedied quickly. Above all, this can be the suspension ball joints or the ball joints of the Nissan Juke. By the way, these defects are homemade by Nissan. The tight suspension is likely to be the reason for this. Incidentally, the dampers and springs are rather inconspicuous in most main inspections.
Once the vehicle is on the lift, you can also take a good look at the brake system. Are the brake pads worn? How do the brake discs look? Are the tires worn evenly? If not, the cause should also be investigated.
Incorrectly adjusted headlights, defective lighting equipment and other small things can be found in younger vehicles, in older models it is mainly the rusting exhaust systems that are not only noticeable during the general inspection.
List of all Nissan Juke vulnerabilities (known to us):
Corrosion on the exhaust system
defective lighting device
misaligned headlights
oil-wet engines and / or gears
worn-out suspension joints
worn guide joints
worn brake pads
worn brake discs
insufficient braking power with the parking brake
Noise development through the panorama roof
Noise development in the area of the rear doors
Noise development in the area of the dashboard
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Which Nissan Juke should be bought used?
We definitely recommend choosing a model after the first facelift, i.e. from year of manufacture 2014. These also often come with better safety equipment and offer a little more space in the trunk compared to their own predecessors. The trunk volume increased from 251 to 351 liters.
At that time, many customers opted for the panoramic roof, which can lead to wind noise at higher speeds. However, it can be improved by targeted readjustment. When it comes to engines, we would recommend bargain hunters to the 1.2 DIG-T or the 1.5 liter diesel, whoever chooses the sporty Nissan Juke Nismo models will quickly find new friends at the gas station, because the tank volume is very small and consumption is naturally somewhat higher. But then the driving fun also increases, because as you can see from the photos, you can also be seen on the racetrack with a Nissan Juke Nismo RS.
