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2015 Nissan Juke Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Juke, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Engine1429.2%
  • Fuel system510.4%
  • Brakes48.3%
  • Electrical48.3%
  • Driver assistance36.3%
  • Airbags24.2%
  • Body & structure24.2%
  • Steering24.2%
  • Interior & seats12.1%
  • Visibility12.1%
  • Tires & wheels12.1%
  • Other / unspecified12.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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.

NHTSA ID 11509319 · filed Feb 27, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving, the brake pedal was depressed and the brake pedal was stiff. The vehicle was vibrating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed and it was determined that the transmission needed to be repaired. Additionally, coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact detected smoke coming from the steering wheel. While driving the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The horn and radio became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

NHTSA ID 11476849 · filed Aug 1, 2022
All 14 reports naming engine

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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) grating sound whenever I drive it Putting back in a rebuilt transmission that is bad because it doesn't have a large enough cooling system for it doesn't make any sense to me. It creates a hazard every time I drive in 100° weather or above I'm going to have to worry about possibly being rear-ended on the freeway because the car goes into the mode with no warning. A few minutes after lymph mode the check engine light will come on but not until after the car hits limp mode.

NHTSA ID 11482510 · filed Sep 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving, the brake pedal was depressed and the brake pedal was stiff. The vehicle was vibrating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed and it was determined that the transmission needed to be repaired. Additionally, coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact detected smoke coming from the steering wheel. While driving the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The horn and radio became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

NHTSA ID 11476849 · filed Aug 1, 2022
All 8 reports naming powertrain (other)

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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

NHTSA ID 11565229 · filed Jan 12, 2024

VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELARATOR IN MOTION IN A CITY STREET

NHTSA ID 11385621 · filed Dec 30, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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

NHTSA ID 11565229 · filed Jan 12, 2024

WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION TO TURN LEFT, ALTHOUGH I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR WASN'T SLOWING, SPEED WAS THE SAME. WHEN I BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT JERKING RIGHT. IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING HAD LOCKED UP. THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO BE INEFFECTIVE AND BECAUSE THE STEERING KEPT JERKING TO THE RIGHT ON A LEFT TURN, IT RAMMED INTO THE CURB AND CAUSED INJURY TO MYSELF.

NHTSA ID 11230617 · filed Jul 10, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE DISPLAY PANEL THAT CONTROLS RADIO, VOLUME, NAVIGATION, CAMERA AND APPS IS OUT. THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHILE IN IDLE A EITHER AT A RED LIGHT OR WHEN THE CAR IS IS IN PARK AND RUNNING. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME.

NHTSA ID 11312237 · filed Feb 29, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

NHTSA ID 10881501 · filed Jun 29, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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

NHTSA ID 11565229 · filed Jan 12, 2024

VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELARATOR IN MOTION IN A CITY STREET

NHTSA ID 11385621 · filed Dec 30, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAVE HAD TWO FRONT END COLLISIONS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND NEITHER TIME DID THE AIR BAG DEPLOY. HOW CAN I TRUST MY AIR BAG? I FAILED TO YIELD TO AN ON COMING VEHICLE AND THE TWO VEHICLES MADE CONTACT AT A SPEED OF ABOUT FIVE MILES AN HOUR. THE TROOPER THAT INVESTED THE ACCIDENT, LISTED THAT THE SPEED AS 35 MPH. SO, I'M NOT SURE.

NHTSA ID 11230687 · filed Jul 10, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN JUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

NHTSA ID 10881501 · filed Jun 29, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAVE HAD TWO FRONT END COLLISIONS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND NEITHER TIME DID THE AIR BAG DEPLOY. HOW CAN I TRUST MY AIR BAG? I FAILED TO YIELD TO AN ON COMING VEHICLE AND THE TWO VEHICLES MADE CONTACT AT A SPEED OF ABOUT FIVE MILES AN HOUR. THE TROOPER THAT INVESTED THE ACCIDENT, LISTED THAT THE SPEED AS 35 MPH. SO, I'M NOT SURE.

NHTSA ID 11230687 · filed Jul 10, 2019

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I OPENED THE DOOR TO MY CAR AND STARTED THE CAR, TO WARM THE CAR UP, I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND I CLOSED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. HEARD A CRASH OF GLASS A AND TURNED TO FIND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD ON MY 2015 NISSAN JUKE

NHTSA ID 11057916 · filed Jan 2, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION TO TURN LEFT, ALTHOUGH I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR WASN'T SLOWING, SPEED WAS THE SAME. WHEN I BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT JERKING RIGHT. IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING HAD LOCKED UP. THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO BE INEFFECTIVE AND BECAUSE THE STEERING KEPT JERKING TO THE RIGHT ON A LEFT TURN, IT RAMMED INTO THE CURB AND CAUSED INJURY TO MYSELF.

NHTSA ID 11230617 · filed Jul 10, 2019

VEHICLE STEERING FEELS LIKE IT IS HYDROPLANING ON DRY ROADS DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS FROM TIME TO TIME OR LIKE SUDDENLY BEING HIT WITH A GUST OF WIND FROM THE SIDE ON CALM DAYS AND BEGINS TO SWERVE. HAVE TO LET OFF GAS AND GRAB WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS FEELS LIKE STEERING HAS LOST CONTROL WHILE WHEEL IS BEING HELD STRAIGHT, THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE I GOT THE VEHICLE (MAYBE ONCE A MONTH ON AVERAGE).AFTER SEVERAL VISITS TO NISSAN REPAIR SERVICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM NISSAN CLAIMS THEY HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM WHILE TEST DRIVING AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. MY WIFE WILL NO LONGER DRIVE THE CAR AS SHE DOES NOT FEEL SAFE, AND AFTER THIS HAPPENED TO ME AGAIN LAST WEEK NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, I AM READY TO PARK THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER AND WALK AWAY THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE STEERING ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE DAY ONE, AND NISSAN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM OR CORRECT THE ISSUE

NHTSA ID 11047233 · filed Nov 18, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, A SHARP PIECE CONNECTED TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT CUT THE CONTACT'S FINGER SEVERELY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

NHTSA ID 10910247 · filed Sep 28, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

SATURDAY 12/26/20 DRIVING SOUTH ON FM-1314 AROUND 5PM AT 60MPH, I HEARD LIKE A GUNSHOT FOLLOWED BY BROKEN GLASS, I LOOK EVERYWHERE AROUND THINKING SOMEONE SHOT AT ME OR OTHER CARS BEHIND ME AND NOTICED NOTHING. SECONDS LATER I NOTICED GLASS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY SUNROOF WAS COMPLETELY OPEN, SO I TRIED TO CLOSE IT AS SOON I NOTICED THE GLASS AND IS WHEN I FOUND OUT IT WAS SHATTERED. I WENT TO A NEAR HEB TO USE THE VACUUM TO CLEAN THE GLASS, BEFORE THAT I TOOK PICTURES AND YOU CAN SEE THAT THE GLASS BLOW OR EXPLODED LIKE SOMETHING HIT FROM INSIDE CREATING LIKE A DOME. SINCE THE SUNROOF WAS OPEN NO WAY A ROCK OR DEBRIS HIT THE GLASS SINCE IS RETRACTED INSIDE THE ROOD OF THE JUKE. THANK GOD I JUST GOT STARTLED AND MY REACTION WAS QUICK AND I DIDN'T FINISHED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD CREATING AN ACCIDENT. I OPEN A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY MINUTES AFTER THAT, NOT SURE YET HOW MUCH IS TO REPAIRED IT.

NHTSA ID 11385211 · filed Dec 28, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN JUKE EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI SPORT CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 225/45/R18YKL (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE TIRES WAS VERY THIN AND ALMOST INVISIBLE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES PROVIDED NO TRACTION. ALL FOUR TIRES EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,885.

NHTSA ID 10839832 · filed Mar 4, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND DECELERATED. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

NHTSA ID 10895371 · filed Aug 12, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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