NHTSA has received 81 owner complaints about the 2022 Nissan Sentra, or 16.9 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.42, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #38 of 92 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Nissan models its rate is 40% lower; against other Compact cars it is 23% 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
Complaints filed between 2022-03-20 and 2026-08-28. Median delay from incident to filing: 19 days.
81Complaints
16.9Complaints per year on the road
0.42Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
1.2%Share involving a crash or fire
13Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 22.8 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 5.3 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 38 complaints, 49% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Steering (33.3% of complaints), followed by Electrical (23.5%) and Engine (8.6%). Steering complaints are 5.2 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 1 report (1.2%) describes a crash or fire; owners mention 8 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 21 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (33% of incidents). In the last 12 months 13 new complaints were filed, versus 13 in the 12 months before — virtually unchanged.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.42
vs. other Nissan models0.6
vs. other 2022 models0.43
vs. other Compact cars0.77
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (38)0.51
On August 21, 2024, my daughter was driving the car and was in the drive thru to get breakfast. As she turn the corner and was in the line to pick up her meal, the car wouldn’t move.
Steering · 2024-09-22 · ODI 11615839 · Crash
My car has suddenly slammed brea while driving on empty road at nigh as if I was going to crash but there has been nothing there it has been on empty road but it has completely slammed te breaks on it’s own I have been lucky that I don’t have any cars behind…
Electrical · 2024-09-10 · ODI 11613668
The wiper blade stop working in the middle of my windshield or will not return to correct position. I know there there is a recall on some 2022 sentras on this issues and I think my vehicle is one of them.
Unspecified or other · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760198
In May of 2026, I began experiencing vibration and steering wheel instability while going over bumps and while braking, as well as while changing lanes.
Steering · 2026-06-14 · ODI 11744063
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision assistance sensor independently deactivated and the warning light illuminated.
Electrical · 2026-06-02 · ODI 11741517
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Campaign 23V581000 · 2023-08-15
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Risk: A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23B3. This recall replaces and expands recall number 21V-461. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Sentra vehicles. The driver's side cowl area may have a missing or improper seal, which can allow water to leak inside the vehicle and corrode electrical components.
Risk: Corrosion of the electrical components could result in failure of various electrical systems, such as loss of wiper motor function or exterior lighting, inoperative air bags, or the ability to shift into gear without applying the brake pedal. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reseal the driver's side cowl. If moisture or corrosion is found, the main harness and engine room harness will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
