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2015 Nissan Juke problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2015 Nissan Juke sits mid-pack among Juke years: 52 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 83, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 15 reports (29% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

52

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Juke years?

Juke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted202 complaints2011: 202 complaints2012: 109 complaints2013: 136 complaints2014: 83 complaints2015: 52 complaints2016: 49 complaints2017: 21 complaints
Juke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Nissan Juke problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1529%
Transmission815%
Electrical System510%
Fuel System510%
Brakes48%
Other36%
Speed Control36%
Body & Structure24%
Steering24%
Airbags24%
Visibility & Wipers12%
Seats12%
Tires & Wheels12%

Does the 2015 Nissan Juke have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V086000BrakesJanuary 31, 2018 · 415 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS vehicles. Due to a problem within the brake master cylinder, brake fluid may leak into the brake booster, reducing brake performance.

Consequence

If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND DECELERATED. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 10, 2016

“VEHICLE STARTED JERKING AND THE RPM GAUGE WAS MOVING UP AND DOWN WHILE IN MOTION. I HAD TO KEEP BREAKING AND PUSHING THE GAS AS IT WOULD ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. WE TOOK IT TO GET SCANNED AT AUTO ZONE, SCAN SAID IT'S THE TRANSMISSION PRESSURE SENSOR. OTHER NISSAN VEHICLES HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 15, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 13, 2015

“MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR; THE SYSTEM SENSOR LIGHT COMES ONE. LOSING PERFORMANCE ON CAR. CAR IS CUTTING OUT WHILE DRIVING, SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY, PERFORMS WITH BAD GAS MILEAGE. CODE P0101. REPLACES AIR FILTER BUT NOW SAYS IT IS A SENSOR AT 52000 MILES”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 4, 2018

“WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION TO TURN LEFT, ALTHOUGH I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR WASN'T SLOWING, SPEED WAS THE SAME. WHEN I BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT JERKING RIGHT. IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING HAD LOCKED UP. THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO BE INEFFECTIVE AND BECAUSE THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 2, 2019 · crash

2015 Nissan Juke — common questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Juke reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 52 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Juke year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2015 Juke problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (15 complaints), transmission (8 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints).

Does the 2015 Nissan Juke have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Nissan Juke. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Juke years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Juke years to avoid are 2011, 2013. The cleanest record among Juke years belongs to 2017.

How safe is the 2015 Nissan Juke?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Nissan Juke earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.