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2022 Nissan Altima problems

Owners filed 20 complaints about the 2022 Nissan Altima with NHTSA between Jul 2022 and Aug 2025. The most-cited component is forward collision avoidance (7).

Complaints
20
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
3
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Forward collision avoidance7
  2. Electrical system5
  3. Engine5
  4. Service brakes3
  5. Air bags3
  6. Power train2
  7. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  8. Exterior lighting1
  9. Structure1
  10. Wheels1
  11. Visibility/wiper1
  12. Other / unknown6

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20223
20237
20242
20258

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Forward collision avoidance

7 reports1 fire
“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 will randomly state that there are obstructions in the road when there are none. I have taken my car into First Nissan with these issues from when I first drove my car off their lot. First Nissan employees are great, but I believe my car has a defect that significantly concerns me about my safety when driving this car. I am a loyal Nissan car owner as I had my previous Altima for about 15 years.. with no problems. How will Nissan rectify this safety issue??”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 2, 2025Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11677979

Electrical system

5 reports1 fire
“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 off for like 5 seconds while I’m driving and then turns back on”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 13, 2025Power train, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11673196

Engine

5 reports1 crash
“Vehicle battery stops working not starting until a jump is given. We had the battery tested at Advance Auto they told us nothing was wrong with the battery. January 24,2025”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 24, 2025Unknown or other, EngineODI 11638395

Service brakes

3 reports1 crash
“I got into 2 accidents with my 2022 Nissan Altima (October 12 & 13). on Oct.12 I backed into a parked vehicle in a parking lot.I did drive the car home. The next day after getting an estimate at a local auto body shop I drove home and my car would not stop in my driveway and I crashed into my garage door. The auto body shop towed the car back there. I have filed a consumer complaint with Nissan (case#49847642) they want to inspect the vehicle before any repairs are done to it. Estimated damages are car=$5000, garage door $4000. The contact stating the lack of progress concerning the damaged 2022 Nissan Altima. The vehicle is still at an auto body repair shop. Also the contact was told the decision would take 2-4 weeks and was advised not to have the car repaired until then.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 1, 2023Service brakesCrash reportedODI 11553077

Air bags

3 reports3 crashes
“I was driving along I55 at 65-70 mph when my car had multiple lights come on the dash w d started ringing. My car then shot left into the median wall. It spun at least twice hitting the wall and stopping facing southbound in the northbound lanes. The vehicle is currently at the ins inspection lot. The code was u0100. ECM/PCM ‘A” DTC. I was injured in the accident and concerned about safety of others”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 10, 2023Air bags, EngineCrash reportedODI 11537805

Power train

2 reports
“Bcm”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 31, 2024Power train, Electrical systemODI 11591677
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.