2022 Nissan Altima Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Nissan Altima has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 21 model years with data, and carries a Best verdict with zero recalls. Its top issue is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, cited in 10 of 30 complaints (33%).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 Altima years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30.5
- 26.5 city / 36 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2022 Nissan Altima problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (33%)
- Other9 (30%)
- Electrical System7 (23%)
- Engine7 (23%)
- Brakes5 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (13%)
- Airbags3 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (10%)
- Structure & Body2 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Automatic emergency braking activates unexpectedly on the highway with no warning lights, sometimes repeatedly.
- Owners describe multiple dashboard warning lights flashing followed by sudden, forceful pulling of the steering wheel into a barrier.
- A front driver-side airbag reportedly failed to fully deploy during a crash at 5,600 miles.
- Some owners report an electrical short with smoke or sparks coming from the dashboard vents.
- A driver-side door handle stopped opening the door from inside after months of intermittent issues.
- One owner reported the transmission occasionally would not engage into drive.
2022 Nissan Altima recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2022 Nissan Altima fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26.5 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 30.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,125
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Altima years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Nissan Altima reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Altima ranks 21st out of 21 in complaint volume relative to other model years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems. It carries a Best verdict with a complaint index of 0 and zero recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Nissan Altima?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues are the top complaint area, accounting for 10 of 30 complaints (33%), including reports of unexpected automatic emergency braking.
- Does the 2022 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2022 Nissan Altima.
- How does the 2022 Altima compare to other Altima years?
- The 2022 Altima has a complaint index of 0, far below Avoid years like 2013 (100) and 2009 (95), making it one of the better years for this model based on owner complaints.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Altima?
- The EPA rates the 2022 Altima at 30.5 mpg combined (26.5 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,125.