2022 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
50
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA
The 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 50 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (8 complaints), Electrical System (7 complaints), and Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA
50 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I am submitting this complaint to report a dangerous and repeatable safety defect involving my Nissan Altima that caused me injury and resulted in vehicle damage. On December 16, 2025, I parked my vehicle on an incline and shifted it into Park. The gear selector and dashboard indicator both confirmed that the vehicle was in Park. I exited the vehicle and was not applying the brake. While the engine was running, the vehicle remained stationary. However, immediately after I turned the engine off, the vehicle began to roll backward downhill at approximately 5–7 mph without any throttle input or action on my part. As the vehicle rolled, the passenger door struck me and pulled me down the hill, causing injury. My vehicle was also damaged and is currently at a repair facility. Later that same day, when a tow truck driver arrived to recover the vehicle, the exact same failure occurred again. The vehicle was placed in Park, and once the engine was turned off, it again rolled downhill unexpectedly. This occurred in front of the tow truck driver and confirms that this issue is repeatable and not an isolated incident. At no point did the vehicle roll while the engine was running, even though I was out of the vehicle and not applying the brake. The vehicle only moved after the engine was turned off, which indicates that it was not being held by a fully engaged Park mechanism. A vehicle placed in Park should remain stationary once turned off, regardless of incline. The failure of my vehicle to do so created an unattended roll-away hazard that directly caused my injury and posed a serious risk of severe injury or death to me and others.
I am submitting this complaint to report a dangerous and repeatable safety defect involving my Nissan Altima that caused me injury and resulted in vehicle damage. On December 16, 2025, I parked my vehicle on an incline and shifted it into Park. The gear selector and dashboard indicator both confirmed that the vehicle was in Park. I exited the vehicle and was not applying the brake. While the engine was running, the vehicle remained stationary. However, immediately after I turned the engine off, the vehicle began to roll backward downhill at approximately 5–7 mph without any throttle input or action on my part. As the vehicle rolled, the passenger door struck me and pulled me down the hill, causing injury. My vehicle was also damaged and is currently at a repair facility. Later that same day, when a tow truck driver arrived to recover the vehicle, the exact same failure occurred again. The vehicle was placed in Park, and once the engine was turned off, it again rolled downhill unexpectedly. This occurred in front of the tow truck driver and confirms that this issue is repeatable and not an isolated incident. At no point did the vehicle roll while the engine was running, even though I was out of the vehicle and not applying the brake. The vehicle only moved after the engine was turned off, which indicates that it was not being held by a fully engaged Park mechanism. A vehicle placed in Park should remain stationary once turned off, regardless of incline. The failure of my vehicle to do so created an unattended roll-away hazard that directly caused my injury and posed a serious risk of severe injury or death to me and others.
Dashboard indicates issue with forward collision warning or AEB. Car does not brake when cars in front of me brake. Took back to dealership and was told they needed to reprogram and configure sonar unit. And cost would be $437. This car was purchased in JULY
Dashboard indicates issue with forward collision warning or AEB. Car does not brake when cars in front of me brake. Took back to dealership and was told they needed to reprogram and configure sonar unit. And cost would be $437. This car was purchased in JULY
Dashboard indicates issue with forward collision warning or AEB. Car does not brake when cars in front of me brake. Took back to dealership and was told they needed to reprogram and configure sonar unit. And cost would be $437. This car was purchased in JULY
Safety Rating for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA
The 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB21-115B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FALSE ACTIVATION OF AEB OR FCW APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2022 Altima (L34) 2022-2023 Frontier (D41) 2020-2022 Sentra (B18) APPLIED DATES: Altima: All Frontier: All Sentra: Built on or before March 10, 2022 APPLIED SYSTEMS: Automatic Emergency Braking/Forward Collision Warning IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states they have experienced false activation and/or...
NTB13-027D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
PC933 2022 Altim — SUSPENSION
Left Front Coil Spring Voluntary Service Campaign *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan has reclassified the previously announced quality action (PC891) for new vehicle inventory as a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the left front coil spring on 10 specific 2022 Nissan Altima vehicles identified in Service Comm and DBS National Service History....
NTB22-102 — SUSPENSION
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2022 ALTIMA; LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2022 Altima vehicles to replace the left front coil spring. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan...
PC891 2022 Altim — SUSPENSION
Left Front Coil Spring Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action to replace the left front coil spring and perform a wheel alignment on 18 specific MY2022 Nissan Altima vehicles identified in Service Comm and National Service History â Open Campaigns. Nissan is investigating whether...
NTB22-020 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR BRAKE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT FOR DTC C1142 AND/OR C1116 STORED SERVICE INFORMATION DTC C1142 (PRESS SEN CIRCUIT) and/or C1116 (STOP LAMP SW) may be stored if the Stop Lamp Switch and/or the Brake Pedal Position Switch are out of adjustment. Before replacing any components for DTCs C1142 (PRESS...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA.
Investigation AQ22003 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Open
Opened:
Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
Other Model Years of the NISSAN ALTIMA
- 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA — 497 complaints
- 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA — 314 complaints
- 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA — 323 complaints
- 2020 NISSAN ALTIMA — 263 complaints
- 2021 NISSAN ALTIMA — 95 complaints
- 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA (current)
- 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA — 33 complaints
- 2024 NISSAN ALTIMA — 50 complaints
- 2025 NISSAN ALTIMA — 6 complaints
- 2026 NISSAN ALTIMA — 0 complaints
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- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
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