2022 Nissan Altima problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 20 owner complaints about the 2022 Nissan Altima, or 4.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #9 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 85% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 89% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.
Complaints filed between 2022-07-18 and 2025-08-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 20 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 12.2 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 7.9 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 10 complaints, 86% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (25.0% of complaints), followed by Brakes (15.0%) and Transmission / powertrain (10.0%). 5 reports (25.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 28 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (35% of incidents). 0 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls” (opened 2022-12-16, still open).
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.1
- vs. other Nissan models0.15
- vs. other 2022 models0.11
- vs. other Midsize sedans0.11
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (10)0.14
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1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Problem areas: Electrical · Engine · Interior & equipment · Brakes · Body & structure · Airbags & seat belts · Transmission / powertrain · Driver-assist systems
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 4
- Fires reported: 1
- Injuries: 3
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 28 months
What owners report
I got into 2 accidents with my 2022 Nissan Altima (October 12 & 13). on Oct.12 I backed into a parked vehicle in a parking lot.I did drive the car home.
I was driving along I55 at 65-70 mph when my car had multiple lights come on the dash w d started ringing. My car then shot left into the median wall. It spun at least twice hitting the wall and stopping facing southbound in the northbound lanes.
Since purchasing my car in 1-2022, brand new, my car will unpredictably brake. Recently while driving with no cars in front of me, my car again braked and I was almost rear ended. I did experience minor whiplash as it was a sudden stop.
Forward crash detection AEB system warning light goes on after a short time driving with a beep sound and stays on until the car is shut off. This happens every time I drive. Everything is clean- no obstructions to the sensor.
My car constantly turns off mid drive and then turns back on , also all the lights on my dash pop up eveytime I start the car so I’m pretty sure it’s an electric issue sometimes it’s doesn’t start I have to play with the battery little bit and I’ve had it…
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2022 · Midsize sedans
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Nissan Altima | 20 | 4.3 | 0.1 |
| 2022 Toyota Camry | 61 | 13.1 | 0.31 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Malibu | 94 | 20.1 | 0.48 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata | 110 | 23.5 | 0.56 |
| 2022 Honda Accord | 292 | 62.5 | 1.49 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
- Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls Open
NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety Act). The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of in…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Nissan Altima?
20 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Nissan Altima, or about 4.3 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Nissan Altima?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 25.0% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls” (opened 2022-12-16, still open).
Is the 2022 Nissan Altima still generating complaints?
0 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2022 Nissan Altima compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 20 owner complaints about the 2022 Nissan Altima, or 4.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #9 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 85% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 89% lower.