2022 Nissan Altima reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2022 Nissan Altima holds 20 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Altima years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (7 of 20), then Electrical system (5) and Engine (5). The most filings arrived in 2025 (8 of 20). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2021 Altima has 70 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2023 has 29 complaints, 7 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Nissan Altima. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (20 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2022 Nissan Altima 4DR AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2022 Nissan Altima 4DR FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Altima | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG | $2050 |
| Altima all-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 26 | 35 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| Altima all-wheel drive SR/Platinum | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| Altima SR | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 37 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
| Altima SR | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-wheel drive | 25 | 34 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| Altima SV/SL | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 37 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Safety recall 21V-169 covers certain 2019-2020 Altimas among Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires that may have been cured too long in production; over-cured tires can develop a sidewall break with sudden air loss or belt-edge separation and tread/belt loss; dealers inspect and replace tires as needed. Safety recall 19V-316 covers certain 2019 FWD Altima 2.5L vehicles whose fuel-pump lock ring may not be fully engaged and can leak fuel (FMVSS 301); dealers inspect and tighten or replace the pump. Safety recall 23V-628 covers certain 2019-2021 Altimas whose rearview-camera harness can be damaged so the display distorts or blanks (FMVSS 111); dealers inspect and replace or protect and reroute the harness.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Nissan Altima reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2022 Nissan Altima holds 20 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Altima years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2022 Nissan Altima?
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (7 of 20), then Electrical system (5) and Engine (5). The most filings arrived in 2025 (8 of 20). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2022 Nissan Altima more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2021 Altima has 70 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2023 has 29 complaints, 7 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2022 Nissan Altima been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2022 Nissan Altima.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Nissan Altima?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2022 Nissan Altima with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2022 Nissan Altima get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Nissan Altima is 30.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Altima take?
0W-20 (2.5L); 5W-30 (3.5L V6)
What does Nissan service campaign PC490 cover on the Nissan Altima?
Nissan ran voluntary service campaign PC490 on certain 2013-2016 Altima (L33) vehicles to reprogram CVT software after hydraulic pressure could drop and allow belt slip (MIL P0776 and poor acceleration); Nissan states that campaign is not a safety recall.
What generation is the 2014 Nissan Altima?
5th generation (L33) (2013-2018).