2022 Nissan Altima problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Nissan Altima, filed between 2022-07-18 and 2025-08-02. The most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (7, 35%), electrical system (5, 25%) and engine (5, 25%). Owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Nissan Altima complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 35% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 30% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 25% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 25% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 15% | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 15% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Forward collision avoidance: 7 complaints
- 7 complaints of 20 (35%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 3 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Altima covers this system.
Electrical system: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 20 (25%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 3 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Altima covers this system.
Engine: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 20 (25%) name the engine.
- 3 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Altima covers this system.
Air bags: 3 complaints
- 3 complaints of 20 (15%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- Owners reported 3 crashes and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Altima covers this system.
Service brakes: 3 complaints
- 3 complaints of 20 (15%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 2 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Altima covers this system.
Power train: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 20 (10%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Altima covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ALTIMA, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Nissan Altima recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Altima?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Nissan Altima's most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (7 of 20 complaints), electrical system (5 of 20 complaints) and engine (5 of 20 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Nissan Altima, including 4 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Nissan Altima's problems?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Nissan Altima. Complaints alone do not trigger a free repair.