Recommended / Reliable NHTSA Record ID #2022-nissan-altima

2022 Nissan Altima Problems & Recalls

Comprehensive defect analysis based on official US Federal safety databases.

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Defect Risk Score
15 / 100
Safe to Buy
Owner Complaints
20
Filed with NHTSA
Safety Recalls
0
Free Dealer Fixes
Incidents Reported
5
4 Crashes • 1 Fires
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2022 Nissan Altima Top Failure Categories

Distribution of driver complaints across vehicle components according to federal taxonomy.

Braking System 20%
4 reported failures
Unknown Or Other 20%
4 reported failures
Electrical System 15%
3 reported failures
Airbags & Restraints 15%
3 reported failures
Powertrain & Transmission 10%
2 reported failures
Driver Assist & Tech 5%
1 reported failures
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Official Safety Recalls for 2022 Nissan Altima (0)

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No official safety recall campaigns on record for this specific model year.
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🗣️ Real Driver Reports

Verified NHTSA Owner Complaints

Excerpts of actual incident reports submitted to the federal Office of Defects Investigation (ODI).

ODI #11677979 • Braking System 08/02/2025

"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. This has happened on surface streets as well as when going down into a parking structure. Additionally my sensors..."

ODI #11675787 • Driver Assist & Tech 07/24/2025

"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. Probable faulty sensor or bracket. Went to the dealer who said they could not recreate the situation and did nothing. I hav..."

ODI #11673196 • Powertrain & Transmission 07/13/2025

"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 tested even bought a new one so ik it’s not the battery it’s electric, it frequently turns of..."

ODI #11672482 • Braking System 07/10/2025

"The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Altima. The contact stated after the vehicle received brakes services, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the contact smelled smoke. The contact stated that two weeks later while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming the wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagn..."

ODI #11650663 • Unknown Or Other 03/26/2025

"I just purchased this vehicle and the backup camera quality is horrible and doesn’t provide any safety or accident prevention. The year of this vehicle wasn’t recalled for the backup cameras, but needs to be!! It’s useless. I don’t know what could be wrong with it, but it’s distorted and unclear."