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 long-term reliability, lead
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.
Underpowered engine (Second Generation 1.0L DIG-T) — Described as gutless, woefully underpowered, and sounding strained; struggles with acceleration. Frequency: recurrent.
DCT transmission quality (Second Generation) — Criticized as one of the worst gearboxes experienced; imprecise and unpleasant. Frequency: recurrent.
Poor interior space and practicality — Cramped rear seats, tiny trunk, difficult to fit child seats; characterized as deceptively small inside relative to exterior size. Frequency: very frequent.