2015 Nissan Juke: common problems and reliability

The 2015 Nissan Juke has 34 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failure (first generation): complete failure, causing limp mode, power loss, and stranding; described as notorious and expected after approximately 150,000 km. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

34
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Nissan Juke vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
13
power train
8
fuel/propulsion system
5
service brakes
4
electrical system
4

Recalls affecting the 2015 Juke

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Campaign 18V086000

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…

What owners say across generations

Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear generational divide. The first-generation Juke (approximately 2010-2019) is widely criticized for severe and frequent CVT transmission failures, poor interior space, and questionable…

  • CVT transmission failure (First Generation): Complete failure, causing limp mode, power loss, and stranding; described as notorious and expected after approximately 150,000 km. Frequency: very frequent.
  • General poor reliability (First Generation): Multiple system failures including infotainment (radio, navigation, touchscreen), power windows, push-button start, exhaust, and oil consumption/burning smells as mileage increases (~130,000 miles/210,000 km). Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Juke. See the full Juke owner picture and every model year.

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