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Nissan Juke: 1.6 DIG-T high oil consumption and turbo failures

1.6 DIG-T high oil consumption and turbo failures is a common engine fault on the Nissan Juke on the 2010–2019 cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $1,500 to $4,000 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 21 documented faults on the Nissan Juke.

Vehicle: Nissan Juke
Engine: 1.6L
Years: 2010–2019
Fuel: petrol
System: Engine

This page covers the Nissan Juke as a model. Some faults only affect particular engines or build years — enter a plate below to narrow the list to one car.

All Nissan Juke faults21 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

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We do not hold a verified photograph of the Turbocharger yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

Alongside the chain issue, MR16DDT-engined Jukes are known for burning oil between services — some cars use a litre every 1,500-3,000 km — and the small turbo suffers actuator and bearing failures, especially on cars run low on oil or on stretched service intervals. Because the engine holds little oil to begin with, running it low accelerates both the timing chain wear and turbo death. A failed turbo on its own is an expensive job; one that has fed bearing debris through the engine is far worse.

What you would notice

Oil level dropping noticeably between services
Blue-grey smoke on hard acceleration or overrun
Whistling or siren noise from the turbo
Loss of boost / flat performance
Low oil pressure warning

How to check it

Where to look. Engine and turbocharger at the front of the engine bay; check the exhaust tailpipe for oily soot

Pull the dipstick — low or black oil on a freshly-advertised car is a red flag.
Rev the warm engine and watch the exhaust in the mirror or have a friend watch for blue smoke.
Listen for turbo whistle on a test drive with a firm throttle application.
Ask how much oil it uses between services; an honest owner of one of these usually knows exactly.

Parts involved: Turbocharger.

What it costs to put right

$1,500 to $4,000 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

“How much oil does it use between services?”
“Has the turbo ever been replaced?”
“Can I see the service history showing 10,000 km or shorter oil change intervals?”

Now check the Nissan Juke you are actually looking at

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in the sources below. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them.

FixMyCar 'Common Problems with the Nissan Juke'
ClickMechanic 'Common Problems with Nissan Juke'
jukeownersclub.co.uk oil consumption and turbo threads
Carbuyer Juke (2010-2019) owner reviews

Nissan Juke buyer questions

Is 1.6 dig-t high oil consumption and turbo failures serious on a Nissan Juke?

We rate it major and common on the Nissan Juke. Alongside the chain issue, MR16DDT-engined Jukes are known for burning oil between services — some cars use a litre every 1,500-3,000 km — and the small turbo suffers actuator and bearing failures, especially on cars run low on oil or on stretched service intervals. Because the engine holds little oil to begin with, running it low accelerates both the timing chain wear and turbo death. A failed turbo on its own is an expensive job; one that has fed bearing debris through the engine is far worse.

How much does it cost to fix on a Nissan Juke?

$1,500 to $4,000 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Nissan Juke years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2010–2019 Nissan Juke. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

Pull the dipstick — low or black oil on a freshly-advertised car is a red flag. Rev the warm engine and watch the exhaust in the mirror or have a friend watch for blue smoke. Listen for turbo whistle on a test drive with a firm throttle application. Ask how much oil it uses between services; an honest owner of one of these usually knows exactly. Look here: Engine and turbocharger at the front of the engine bay; check the exhaust tailpipe for oily soot