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2022 Nissan Sentra reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Nissan Sentra holds 81 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 19 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Sentra years here — under the median of the other years, which is 22. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Tie rod and Structure, body.

2012 Nissan Sentra
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Complaints

81

Per year

19

Recalls

2

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (31 of 81), then Electrical system (24) and Forward collision avoidance (13). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Sentra has 131 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2023 has 20 complaints, 5 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more 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 Sentra. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall steering, linkages, tie rod 2023-08-15 · NHTSA campaign 23V581000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Remedy Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23B3. This recall replaces and expands recall number 21V-461. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall structure, body 2023-06-12 · NHTSA campaign 23V421000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Sentra vehicles. The driver's side cowl area may have a missing or improper seal, which can allow water to leak inside the vehicle and corrode electrical components.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reseal the driver's side cowl. If moisture or corrosion is found, the main harness and engine room harness will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Complaints by component (81 total)

Steering
31
Electrical system
24
Forward collision avoidance
13
Wheels
8
Engine
7
Speed control
7
Powertrain
6
Suspension
5
Back-over prevention
4
Service brakes
4
Air bags
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Exterior lighting
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Structure
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

22202216202320202414202592026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The wiper blade stop working in the middle of my windshield or will not return to correct position. I know there there is a recall on some 2022 sentras on this issues and I think my vehicle is one of them. I have always…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-28
  • "In May of 2026, I began experiencing vibration and steering wheel instability while going over bumps and while braking, as well as while changing lanes. This vibration and instability got progressively worse and…"
    Steering · filed 2026-06-14
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision assistance sensor independently deactivated and the warning light illuminated. The contact stated…"
    Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-06-02
  • "While driving in rush hour traffic, I heard an intermittent vibration/noise that seemed to come and go and became louder when I stopped. As I put my car in park when I got home, I heard a loud clunk and the battery…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-05-26
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering was difficult to maintain as the vehicle drifted and the steering wheel was stiff. The…"
    Steering, Suspension, Powertrain · filed 2026-05-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Nissan Sentra 4 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
Sentra 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 29 39 33 MPG $1950
Sentra SR 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 28 37 32 MPG $2050

Specs and fitment

8th generation (B18), 2020–present
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (2.0L)
Tire size 205/60R16 to 215/45R18 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 21V461000. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent. A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Sentra reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Nissan Sentra holds 81 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 19 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Sentra years here — under the median of the other years, which is 22. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Tie rod and Structure, body.

What are common problems with a 2022 Nissan Sentra?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (31 of 81), then Electrical system (24) and Forward collision avoidance (13). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Nissan Sentra more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Sentra has 131 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2023 has 20 complaints, 5 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Nissan Sentra been recalled?

The 2022 Nissan Sentra has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Nissan Sentra?

Owners have filed 81 complaints about the 2022 Nissan Sentra with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Nissan Sentra get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Nissan Sentra is 32.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Sentra take?

0W-20 (1.8L and 2.0L)

What does NHTSA recall 17V-253 cover on the Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA campaign 17V253000.

What generation is the 2013 Nissan Sentra?

7th generation (B17) (2012-2019).