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2015 Nissan Juke

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Juke.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2015 Nissan Juke is a small SUV powered by an engine requiring 4.75 qt of 5W-30 API oil and paired with an automatic AV-S7 transmission, carrying EPA ratings of 28/32/29 mpg city/highway/combined. Within the 2011-2017 Juke complaint record, the 2015 model lands near the lower end with 34 total owner complaints and a single recall, while power train issues stand out as the top complaint area. That complaint count sits well below the 2011 peak of 153 and above only the 2017 low of 14, framing the 2015 Juke as a comparatively moderate year in the model's reliability history.

Model year2017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.75 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/32/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter1654630P00
Spark plug224011TT1C alt 224011KC1C
Front wiper blades288901KE1A discontinued · alt 288901KE0A
Serpentine belt11720BV80A alt 117201KC0A
Thermostat210493RC0A alt 21200ED00A
Cabin air filter278911FD0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length163.8 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height61.8 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Curb weight2963 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 32 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Juke of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.9–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2015 SL
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015SL 1.6L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 sec188 hpAWD
2015SL 1.6L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec188 hpAWD
2012SV 1.6L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.80 sec188 hpAWD
2011SV 1.6L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.20 sec188 hpAWD
2011SL 1.6L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.40 sec188 hpFWD
2011SL 1.6L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec188 hpAWD
2011SL 1.6L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.70 sec188 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.75 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidGenuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.0-8.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity9.25
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.62

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs19 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub133-166 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub92 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub133-166 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.035 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity15.0-16.0 lbs
Oil TypeA/C System Oil Type R (DH-PR)
Oil Capacity4.1 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

RPM51 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 172-226 / max variation 14.5 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 187-225 / maximum variation 14.5 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 172-226 / max variation 14.5 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 187-225 / maximum variation 14.5 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122; Rear: 62
ABS Sensor Torque7.5
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122; Rear: 62
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122; Rear: 62
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 6020 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 10.00 mm from thread end and point B = 40.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.15 mm Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
2100 degrees100 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
430 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
595 degrees95 degrees
695 degrees95 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7025 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Radiator Cap (inspect)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Nissan Juke shows a continuation of the downward trend in consumer complaints that began after the 2011 peak, with only 34 complaints reported—far fewer than the 153 in 2011 and even lower than the 57 in 2014. Recall activity also declined sharply, falling from four recalls in 2012 to a single recall in 2015, matching the low levels seen in 2016 and 2017. While the number of technical service bulletins rose to 133 in 2015, higher than the surrounding years, this figure alone does not indicate a defect trend without further detail. Investigations remained absent across all years, and the data do not specify any root causes for the complaints or recalls observed. Overall, the complaint and recall metrics for the 2015 model year suggest improved reliability relative to earlier generations, making it a sound choice among used Nissan Jukes from this generation.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
133
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
34
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train5
Engine5
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System,Engine2
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V086000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master CylinderReported 31/01/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 133 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Juke take?

4.75 qt of SAE 5W-30 Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent-Engine oil with API Certification Mark, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Juke have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Juke get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 32 highway / 29 combined mpg.