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2015 Nissan Juke Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#5 most-complained of 7 Juke years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Nissan Juke ranks 5th worst of 7 model years, with a Complaint Index of 33 and a 'Good' verdict relative to other Jukes. It has 34 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires reported.

Complaints
34
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28
26 city / 31 hwy

Top 2015 Nissan Juke problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine15 (44%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain8 (24%)
  3. Brakes5 (15%)
  4. Fuel System5 (15%)
  5. Electrical System4 (12%)
  6. Other3 (9%)
  7. Structure & Body3 (9%)
  8. Airbags2 (6%)
  9. Steering2 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Brake pedal reportedly fails to engage and travels to the floorboard, in one case leading to a rear-end crash at 30 mph.
  • Owners describe brakes suddenly becoming ineffective with no warning light, sometimes linked to the master cylinder recall on Juke Nismo RS models.
  • Some owners report the engine and all electrical systems shutting off while driving through an intersection, then restarting after the vehicle coasted to a stop.
  • A ticking or ticking-like noise from the engine at idle after warm-up was reported, described by one owner as sounding like a bad lifter.
  • The mass air flow sensor reportedly triggers a check-engine light along with performance loss, stalling, and poor fuel mileage.
  • One owner reported a sharp piece on the driver's seat cutting a finger, while another reported the sunroof shattering while driving at highway speed.
2015 Nissan Juke complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2015Jun 2016Jan 2018Jun 2018Jul 2019Mar 2020Sep 2022
49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Jan 2024; peak Dec 2015 (4).

2015 Nissan Juke recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V086000Jan 31, 2018Brakes415 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic: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.

    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.

2015 Nissan Juke fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,850
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Juke years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid83103227
2014Caution5059227
2015Good3334128
2016Best1728128
2017Best014128

All Nissan Juke years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Juke reliable?
Relative to other Juke model years, the 2015 is rated 'Good' with a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 5th worst out of 7 years covered.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Juke?
NHTSA complaints show Engine issues make up 44% of complaints (15 of 34), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 24% and Brakes at 15%.
Does the 2015 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 18V086000) covers a brake master cylinder issue on 2015-2017 Juke Nismo RS models that could reduce brake performance; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2015 Juke compare to other model years?
The 2015 Juke's Complaint Index of 33 is lower than 2011 (100), 2012 (67), 2013 (83), and 2014 (50), but higher than 2016 (17) and 2017 (0).
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Nissan Juke?
The 2015 Juke gets an EPA-rated 28 mpg combined (26 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.