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2022 Nissan Sentra Electrical System Problems

The 2022 Nissan Sentra has 25 electrical system complaints, 31% of its 81 total complaints for the year. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue, and median mileage at failure is 38,850.

Electrical System complaints
25
31% of 81
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
38,850 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report unexplained battery drain that leaves the car unable to start, sometimes requiring jump-starts or battery replacement.
  • Multiple dashboard warning lights (ABS, ESP, traction control, master brake system) illuminate together, sometimes alongside sensor failures.
  • Some drivers describe the vehicle stalling or cutting off intermittently at speeds ranging from slow neighborhood driving up to highway speeds, occasionally with a warning message on the display.
  • Headlights reportedly dim when the accelerator is pressed and brighten when it is released.
  • Owners describe intermittent electrical failures affecting the sunroof, radio, heating and air conditioning, along with the forward collision assistance sensor deactivating on its own.
  • Window child locks are reported to engage randomly, locking windows in place without being intentionally activated.

When 2022 Nissan Sentra electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2022, latest Jun 2, 2026.

2022 Nissan Sentra electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2022Sep 2022Dec 2022May 2023Jul 2024Jul 2025Feb 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2022 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Sentra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201052 (36%)
  2. 201134 (24%)
  3. 201214 (8%)
  4. 201345 (7%)
  5. 201435 (9%)
  6. 201527 (8%)
  7. 201653 (20%)
  8. 201746 (20%)
  9. 201844 (24%)
  10. 201987 (39%)
  11. 202050 (24%)
  12. 202140 (31%)
  13. 202225 (31%)
  14. 20238 (40%)
  15. 202411 (28%)
  16. 20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2022 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA lists 25 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Sentra, which is 31% of all 81 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Nissan Sentra electrical system?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2022 Sentra?
The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints is 38,850 miles.
Have electrical issues caused crashes or fires in the 2022 Sentra?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero fires linked to these electrical complaints, and zero injuries reported.
How does the 2022 Sentra compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2022 Sentra's electrical complaints make up 31% of its total complaints, similar to 2021 (31%) and lower than 2019 (39%) and 2023 (40%), based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.