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2015 Nissan Juke Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2015 Nissan Juke carries 1 open NHTSA recall — most recently covering master cylinder. Owners report 5 recurring issue clusters, led by “Turbocharger and engine failure.” Nissan owner's manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1. The biggest preventable failure on Nissan vehicles is CVT transmission damage from extended fluid intervals — owners of Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Pathfinder, and Murano with CVT should not skip it.

1 Open Recall

Source: NHTSA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Campaign #18V086000 · Jan 31, 2018

Issue: 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.

Risk: If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2015 Nissan Juke.

Reported to NHTSA

Turbocharger and engine failure

POWER TRAIN, ENGINE

3 NHTSA complaints · 2018-01 → 2019-05

“TURBO AND ENGINE FAILURE IN LESS THAN 300 MILES OF REPLACEMENT AND DEALER WON'T REPAIR AGAIN. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11082120
“ON 10/01/2015 MY 2015 NISSAN JUKE WAS AT NISSAN OF FIFE WASHINGTON WITH 50 MILES ON IT AND IT NEED A BATTERY AND ALSO A RECIRCULATION VALVE TO BE REPLACED THE CAR WOULD NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM THE TURBO WENT OUT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11064671
“WAS DRIVING HOME AND MY SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO ACT WEIRD AND RAISE AND LOWER AT A 45 MPH SPEED. THEN IT MADE A WEIRD SOUND”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11210404

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CVT jerking and limp mode

POWER TRAIN

4 NHTSA complaints · 2019-09 → 2022-09

“CVT TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK. HAPPENS MOSTLY IN TRAFFIC. RPMS GET STUCK AT 5000, CAR DOES NOT WANNA DRIVE. ENGINE HAS TO BE SHUT OFF AND THEN TURNED BACK ON”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11352006
“WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 NISSAN JUKE (70+ MPH) ON THE HIGHWAY THE CVT STYLE TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING STRANGE. IT WOULD REV UP AND BOTTOM OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK/LURCH A LOT. AT JUST UNDER 90,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11255902
“VEHICLE STARTED JERKING AND THE RPM GAUGE WAS MOVING UP AND DOWN WHILE IN MOTION. I HAD TO KEEP BREAKING AND PUSHING THE GAS AS IT WOULD ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11318309

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Unexpected stall or loss of power while driving

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

10 NHTSA complaints · 2015-08 → 2023-02

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IF I PRESS THE GAS TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF ON COMING TRAFFIC THE CAR SKIPS AND DOES NOT GO OVER 40 MPH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11269003
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, JERKED, AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10759111
“JUST PULLED OUT FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, VEHICLE MADE A "CLUNK" SOUND AND THE ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL QUIT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10811995

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Sunroof glass shattering

VISIBILITY/WIPER

3 NHTSA complaints · 2018-01 → 2023-01

“My sunroof spontaneously shattered while driving 25 mph and no other cars around me. This seems to be a regular problem known to Nissan but Nissan will take no responsibility for THEIR defective product. $2000 for Nissan to replace”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11499953
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11057916
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11385211

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Brake pedal failure to stop vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES

4 NHTSA complaints · 2018-06 → 2024-01

“TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2015 NISSAN JUKE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A FORD F-150. THERE WERE NO INJURIES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11115194
“MY BRAKES SUDDENLY WENT OUT WHILE PULLING INTO MY DRIVE WAY ON MY 3 YEAR OLD CAR. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, AND THE BREAK FLUID IS GOOD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11100122
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11230617

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic oil every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1. Schedule 2: 7,500 miles. VR30DDTT (3.0L twin-turbo): full synthetic only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Front-wheel-drive Nissans (Altima, Sentra, Versa) wear front tires fast — don't skip rotations.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (NS-3)

Every 60,000 mi

Nissan officially calls CVT fluid 'lifetime,' but independent technicians and Nissan TSBs recommend replacement every 60,000 miles to prevent CVT failure. Use Nissan NS-3 fluid only — substitutes destroy the belt-and-pulley system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Rogue and Pathfinder front pads typically last 35,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Dark or amber fluid indicates moisture contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner if driving on dusty unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on QR25, MR20, and VQ35 engines. VR30DDTT: 60,000 miles due to higher cylinder pressures.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

Nissan Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue/green): first change at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000. Do not mix with other coolant chemistries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transfer Case / Rear Diff (AWD models)

Every 60,000 mi

Rogue AWD, Murano AWD, Pathfinder 4WD: replace transfer case fluid and rear differential fluid every 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on Altima, Rogue, and Sentra.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

16 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

2

complaints mentioning a crash

0

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2015 Nissan Juke reflects Nissan's published service intervals and the Maintenance Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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