2015 Nissan Juke Reliability
The 2015 Nissan Juke has 34 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Juke model years (2013–2017), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Juke's typical year, while the 2013 drew 103 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
34
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
2
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2015 Nissan Juke complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2015 and 2024. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 38% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 8 | 24% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 5 | 15% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 12% |
| Speed control / throttle | 3 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 9% |
| Engine & cooling | 2 | 6% |
2015 Nissan Juke recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V086000 | Jan 31, 2018 | Service brakes — foundation components / master cylinder | 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. |
How the 2015 compares with nearby Juke years
Verdicts compare these Juke model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 103 | 2 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2014 | 59 | 2 | Engine | Caution |
| 2015 (this page) | 34 | 1 | Engine | Better year |
| 2016 | 28 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 | Engine | Too few reports |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2015 Nissan Juke
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2015 Nissan Juke reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 Nissan Juke reliable?
The 2015 Nissan Juke has 34 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Juke model years (2013–2017), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Juke's typical year, while the 2013 drew 103 complaints.
What are the most common 2015 Nissan Juke problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan Juke are engine (13), powertrain / transmission (8), fuel / propulsion system (5), service brakes (4). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 Nissan Juke have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Nissan Juke, including 18V086000 (service brakes — foundation components / master cylinder). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 Nissan Juke compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2014 has 59 complaints and 2 recalls (caution); the 2016 has 28 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2015 has 34 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2015 Nissan Juke?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 Juke, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.