Model year 2016 · Small Station Wagons

2016 Nissan Juke: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Nissan Juke at 26–30 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 28 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 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 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.

2016 Nissan Juke recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 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.

2016 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.

2016 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$2,850305
Juke1.6L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium27/33/30 mpg$2,750299
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$3,050329
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.

2016 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.

2016 Nissan Juke NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Nissan Juke SUV AWD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars15.1%No
2016 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.

2016 Nissan Juke owner complaints

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Juke, most recently on Mar 13, 2025. 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Nissan Juke complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train9
Engine7
Electrical system5
Unknown or other5
Steering4
Suspension4
Wheels4
Air bags3
Service brakes2
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel1

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—
2015 Juke26–30 mpg1344/5

All Nissan Juke years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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