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2015 Nissan Juke Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2015 Nissan Juke, 44% of its 34 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 10,000 miles, and no related recalls are on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
15
44% of 34
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine idles with a ticking or lifter-like noise that fades after about 30 seconds, reported by owners at low mileage.
  • Vehicle shakes, jerks, and stalls without warning at moderate speeds, then restarts on its own after a couple of minutes.
  • Sudden loss of power or unintended deceleration while driving, sometimes with a random misfire code (P0300) that dealers could not resolve.
  • Turbo and engine failure occurring within a few hundred miles of a prior repair, with owners describing repeated problem-after-problem breakdowns.
  • Complete electrical and engine shutdown while driving through an intersection, with power returning only after the driver's door is opened and closed.

When 2015 Nissan Juke engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2015, latest Jan 12, 2024.

2015 Nissan Juke engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2015Apr 2016Jan 2018Jun 2019Dec 2020Feb 2023
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Jan 2024; peak Dec 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Nissan Juke

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Juke model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201173 (48%)
  2. 201233 (38%)
  3. 201343 (42%)
  4. 201419 (32%)
  5. 201515 (44%)
  6. 20169 (32%)
  7. 20177 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2015 Nissan Juke have?
NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2015 Nissan Juke, which is 44% of the 34 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Juke engine?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2015 Nissan Juke.
At what mileage do 2015 Juke engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 10,000 miles.
Did the 2015 Juke engine problems cause crashes or fires?
No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these engine complaints.
How does 2015 compare to other Juke model years for engine complaints?
The 2015 Juke's engine complaints make up 44% of its total complaints, higher than 2014 (32%) and 2016 (32%), but lower than the 2011 model year's 48%.

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.