Research · Small Station Wagons

2015 Nissan JukeRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 34 owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan Juke. Most complaints involve engine (13) and power train (8). The EPA rates it 26–30 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

Combined MPG
26–30mpg
EPA · 5 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Jan 2018
Owner complaints
34
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$2,600est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Service brakes

Free remedy

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.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Jan 31, 2018NHTSA 18V086000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

34 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2015 – Jan 2024
  1. Engine13
  2. Power train8
  3. Fuel/propulsion system5
  4. Service brakes4
  5. Electrical system4
  6. Vehicle speed control3
  7. Engine and engine cooling2
  8. Steering2
  9. Air bags2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Juke model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2011153
201287
2013103
201459
201534
201628
201714
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

13 reports
“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; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown Extended Warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 27, 2023Engine and engine cooling, EngineODI 11509319

Power train

8 reports
“Driving from Vegas to Los Angeles and 105 plus degree weather car went into limp mode unexpectedly in in 65 mph traffic in the fast lane was almost rear-ended could not accelerate to get off the side of the road for about 5 minutes. Car was jerking and not accelerating pulled over to check out what was wrong smelled burning fluids car would start but would no longer move. About 45 minutes to an hour later after checking all the fluid levels making sure they were at the appropriate level, restarted vehicle attempted to drive home car kept going into limp mode had to keep pulling over. Took the card to dealership because I heard there was some sort of problem with the transmissions and they should have been under warranty when I got there they told me after they try a temporary fix and it would take at least 30 days to get a new transmission (technically not new rebuilt same transmission that is flawed in the first place)for my car even though it was one of the transmissions pertaining to the bulletin issue by the Nissan corp. My car now lacks acceleration is still having difficulty going right into gear and makes an audible (inside the cabin of the vehicle)…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 1, 2022Power trainODI 11482510

Fuel/propulsion system

5 reports
“Breakes not wanting to stop, the petal gets stuck as well and when you fill it up gas fumes come in the vechile that caused me headaches and Nauseous. I reported it to Firestone who seemed to think it wasn't a problem several times, also reported to dealership i could of hit someone or someone hit me . I got two tickes by traffic recorder back to backn 1) petal getting stuck 2) Accelerating because gas petal got stuck. Inspected by Firestone anyone else unknown. I was scared didnt notice any warnings but could of been just got the vehicle from Drivetime 9/9/23”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 12, 2024Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11565229
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

5 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Station Wagons
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Manual 6-spd · Automatic (AV-S7) · Automatic (AV-S8)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Juke
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
283330$2,600297
Juke
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
283229$2,650307
Juke AWD
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
263128$2,750321
Juke Nismo RS
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
253127$2,850330
Juke Nismo RS AWD
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
252926$3,000337
  • Juke
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    28 city · 33 hwy · $2,600/yr
    30
    mpg comb.
  • Juke
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    28 city · 32 hwy · $2,650/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
  • Juke AWD
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    26 city · 31 hwy · $2,750/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
  • Juke Nismo RS
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    25 city · 31 hwy · $2,850/yr
    27
    mpg comb.
  • Juke Nismo RS AWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    25 city · 29 hwy · $3,000/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Nissan Juke SUV AWD
Frontal crash
3 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
15.1%
Overall
4 / 5
Nissan Juke SUV FWD
Frontal crash
3 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
15.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 9812Vehicle 9811
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2015 Juke questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Juke have?

1 safety recall as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2015 Nissan Juke problems?

Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (13), power train (8), fuel/propulsion system (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2015 Nissan Juke get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Juke at 26–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (5 versions rated).

How safe is the 2015 Nissan Juke?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2015 Nissan Juke 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026