2015 Nissan JukeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2015 Nissan Juke, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-086 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Nissan Juke

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 12, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Nissan Juke has problems

34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine130
Power train80
Fuel/propulsion system50
Electrical system40
Service brakes42
Vehicle speed control30
Air bags20
Engine and engine cooling20
Steering21
5 other systems61

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2015 Nissan Juke recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

65%repaired · 2019 Q2

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 18V-086 · Jan 31, 2018 · 415 vehicles · 271 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Juke year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Juke median. How we score

'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Nissan Juke safety ratings

2015 Nissan Juke SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2015 Nissan Juke frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2015 Nissan Juke side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2015 Nissan Juke side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Juke owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Juke. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 58 MPH unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the PCV valve was replaced;…
Complaint 11509319 · Feb 27, 2023 · 65,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IF I PRESS THE GAS TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF ON COMING TRAFFIC THE CAR SKIPS AND DOES NOT GO OVER 40 MPH. I TRY TO GET TO THE FAR LANE IN HOPE'S OF NOT BEING HIT. I TURN THE CAR OFF AND TRY TO START IT AGAIN AND THE ENGINE…
Complaint 11269003 · Oct 16, 2019 · 33,156 miles
LOW SIDE AIR CONDITIONER LINE BETWEEN CONDENSER AND COMPRESSOR RUBS AGAINST THE PLASTIC RADIATOR HOLDER CAUSING CUT-THROUGH AND EVACUATION OF FREON WHILE TRAVELLING.
Complaint 11222255 · Jun 24, 2019

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