2022 Nissan Altima Safety Report
2022 NISSAN ALTIMA Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Nissan Altima
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 Nissan Altima. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Low (0) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (20) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 5 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2025 | Compare against the 2025 Nissan Altima with 5 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2019 | Check the 2019 Nissan Altima before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Altima Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Altima years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Nissan Altima | 24 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | 56 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2024 Nissan Altima | 34 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | 165 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2025 Nissan Altima | 5 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Nissan Altima | 210 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2022 Nissan Altima Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 Nissan Altima, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyService Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyForward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyPower Train,Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyService Brakes, Hydraulic
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes, Hydraulic issues Nissan onlyElectrical System,Exterior Lighting,Unknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2022 Nissan Altima
Reliability Score
The 2022 Nissan Altima receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2022 Nissan Altima
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2022 Nissan Altima
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Nissan Altima:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unpredictable Braking Several owners have reported unpredictable braking, even in the absence of other vehicles, which can be a significant safety concern. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance System Issues The forward collision avoidance system has been reported to malfunction, with warning lights and beeping sounds occurring during short drives. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Failures Dashboard lights and horn failures have been reported, which can affect the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Driver Side Door Malfunction A few owners have experienced issues with the driver side door not opening from either side, which can be inconvenient and potentially unsafe. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Nissan Altima:
Issues with the braking system have been reported, including unpredictable braking and forward collision avoidance system malfunctions.
Problems with the electrical system, such as dashboard lights and horn failures, have been reported.
The forward collision avoidance system has been reported to malfunction, causing warning lights and beeping sounds.
A few owners have experienced issues with the driver side door not opening from either side.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Nissan Altima
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Nissan Altima with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 4 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 3 reported injuries or fatalities.
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 i...
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 have been reading that this is not an uncommon proble...
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 tu...
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 diagnosed and determined that the driver’s side rear ca...
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.
My vehicle would not start on 03/20/2025. Vehicle connect assessed the vehicle stating that it is the hardware. The dealer has it now after the vehicle was towed. Not good. I am very concerned and unhappy.
I purchased my 2022 Altima in June 2022. I didn’t encounter any problems until 5/2024. My horn stopped working for no apparent reason, the interior fuse that controls the light inside my car keeps blowing out every few months. My manufacturer warranty has expired. This is a hazard. Due to these issue I am not able to get an Inspection sticker and not able to use my horn. Can someone call me to he...
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
On 6/5/2024 I purchased a vehicle from lithia Dodge in Twin Falls Idaho. On July 6th 2024 my wife and I we're driving through Walmart parking lot and the car just up and died. I called the car dealership to try and get a hold of the salesman that sold it to me or the finance manager and continue to have issues getting hold of someone, well in the process of trying to get a hold of someone one of t...
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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 (...
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 othe...
I was driving to work. As I was doing so multiple lights came on my dashboard and it started dinging. At the same time my car immediately shot left so hard into the concrete median barrier at 70 mph. It all happened so fast I was not able to see what lights came on. My steering wheel would not turn. I did at least two 360’s off of the concrete wall finally stopping facing southbound in the northbo...
The drivers side door would not open from the inside or outside. I was able to lock and unlock the door but when I pulled the handle it did not initiate the latch to open. I have had issues with the door not opening from the inside for several months but could open it from the outside, until today. I have had to climb through the passenger side to get out of the car on a couple of occasions.
bubble on sidewall of rear passenger tire at 2450 k miles (just brought home from dealer)
The contact owned a 2022 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 mph he was distracted answering his cell phone, he lost control and crashed into the bridge rail. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the front driver-side air bag did not fully deploy. The contact sustained leisure on his right knee, his left shin, and his left wrist. The contact did no...
A warning indicator comes on and flashes in my Nissan Altima 2022 I've called told them and I had a electrical short and sparked and smoke came out of my air vents and I told and told them some thing was wrong with my car if it has to do with ace line and dash why did it smoke and caught a fire in my ace dash and. I just put it out my self and no response to get my vehicle replacement under my man...
The issues began in June 2022. Since then the automatic emergency brake has stopped my car 6 times on the highway. I was scared to death. Transmission will not go into drive all of the time. This vehicle is dangerous. Has been in for repairs 3 times and out of service for over 30 days. I have been in touch with 2 Nissan representatives since the beginning. Other Nissan vehicles have had the emer...
Automatic emergency brake engaged on interstate stopping my vehicle. This happened 4 times. 2 of which were on highway. I was extremely blessed that I wasn't hit by other vehicles. No warning lights. Mold in vehicle from manufacturer defect. Carpets replaced but interior of vehicle was not disinfected by dealership. Mold is airborne. Car does not go into gear all of the time. It will flash D for d...
I bought my 2022 Nissan Altima in February this year. Upon leaving my house for work on June 9th, I noticed a unique crack in my windshield which had not been there previously. Nothing had damaged or hit it as I had not driven my car in over a day or so. Within a week or so my windshield became so severely cracked, it was unsafe to drive due to limited visibility. I notified Mclarty Nissan of this...
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2022 Nissan Altima
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Opened 2022-12-16
NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety Act). The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates Hertz rented vehicles to customers without having performed required recall ...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Nissan Altima
Has the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA been recalled?
No, the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA has no recalls on record with NHTSA as of our latest data update.
How many complaints does the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA have?
The 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA has 20 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 4 involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA?
The 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA involve unknown or other (2 complaints), service brakes,forward collision avoidance (1 complaints), forward collision avoidance (1 complaints). Other affected components include power train,electrical system,forward collision avoidance, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system,exterior lighting,unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA have?
There are 4 crash reports associated with the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA out of 20 total complaints (20.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA out of 20 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA is generally recommended. It has 20 complaints, 0 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA?
The components with the most failures on the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints), 2. SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints), 3. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints), 5. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 2 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA?
Be cautious of unpredictable braking and electrical system issues, as they can affect your safety and the overall functionality of the vehicle. The 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA has 20 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA?
The 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 20 owner complaints, 0 recalls, and 5 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Unpredictable Braking and Forward Collision Avoidance System Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA?
Known issues with the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA include: Unpredictable Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance System Issues, Electrical System Failures, Driver Side Door Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 20 NHTSA complaints.
What are the most common issues reported with the 2022 Nissan Altima?
The most common issues include unpredictable braking and electrical system failures, such as dashboard lights and horn malfunctions.
Are there any known problems with the forward collision avoidance system?
Yes, some owners have reported that the forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing warning lights and beeping sounds.
What should I do if I experience unpredictable braking?
If you experience unpredictable braking, it's important to have the vehicle inspected by a professional to ensure safety.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of unpredictable braking and electrical system issues, as they can affect your safety and the overall functionality of the vehicle.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Nissan Altima
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Nissan Altima. The data includes 20 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 0 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 4 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2022 Nissan Altima an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16