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2015 Nissan Juke: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2015 Nissan Juke — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Fewer reported complaints than most wagon.

Owners filed 34 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 71% of 2015 wagons. Power Train leads the reports (21%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2015 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

34

Reports to NHTSA, 2015

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

29.5

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 71% of 2015 wagons

The bar is this car's percentile among 2015 wagons by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (21% of 34 reports), followed by engine (15%).

Power Train21% · 7 reports
Engine15% · 5 reports
Electrical System12% · 4 reports
Vehicle Speed Control9% · 3 reports
Engine And Engine Cooling6% · 2 reports
Fuel/Propulsion System6% · 2 reports
Service Brakes6% · 2 reports
Steering6% · 2 reports

+ 7 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 34 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11482510, ODI 11352006, ODI 11318309, ODI 11255902, ODI 11210404.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Service Brakes · 18V086000Details +

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.

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.

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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2015 Nissan Juke SUV FWD NHTSA source

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2015 Nissan Juke SUV AWD NHTSA source

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Frontal
Side
Rollover

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Juke1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive283330
Juke1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive283229

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2015 Nissan Juke: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2015 Nissan Juke?

Owners filed 34 NHTSA complaints about the 2015 Nissan Juke — fewer complaints than 71% of comparable 2015 wagons, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2015 Nissan Juke?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (21% of complaints) and engine (15%).

How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Juke have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2015 Nissan Juke, covering components such as service brakes. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Juke get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Juke between 29 and 30 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.