Model year 2015 · Small Station Wagons

2015 Nissan Juke: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Juke at 26–30 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 34 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

26–30

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Nissan Juke recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Nissan Juke, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder

NHTSA 18V086000 Reported Jan 31, 2018
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Units affected
415 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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 1-800-647-7261.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Nissan Juke fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Nissan Juke EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Juke1.6L 4-cyl turboCVT (7 modes)Front-Wheel DrivePremium28/32/29 mpg$2,850307
Juke1.6L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium28/33/30 mpg$2,750297
Juke AWD1.6L 4-cyl turboCVT (7 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium26/31/28 mpg$2,950321
Juke Nismo RS1.6L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium25/31/27 mpg$3,050330
Juke Nismo RS AWD1.6L 4-cyl turboCVT (8 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium25/29/26 mpg$3,150337

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Nissan Juke crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Nissan Juke NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Nissan Juke SUV AWD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars15.1%No
2015 Nissan Juke SUV FWD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars15.9%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Nissan Juke owner complaints

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Juke, most recently on Jan 12, 2024. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Nissan Juke complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine13
Power train8
Fuel/propulsion system5
Electrical system4
Service brakes4
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control3
Air bags2
Engine and engine cooling2
Steering2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Juke model years

Nissan Juke by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2017 Juke26–29 mpg114—
2016 Juke26–30 mpg1284/5

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Other 2015 Nissan models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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