2022 Nissan Altima

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Forward collision avoidance is the leading concern among 20 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 25th highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 20

Of the 2022 reports, 4 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 3 people were injured.

Primary concernForward collision avoidance7 reports · 35% of complaints
Owner complaints20Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Forward collision avoidance7
  2. Other or unspecified6
  3. Electrical system5
  4. Engine5
  5. Service brakes4
  6. Air bags3
  7. Power train2
  8. Exterior lighting1

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: service brakes

4 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Aug 2, 2025

    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??

  2. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 10, 2025

    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 caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

  3. Service brakes, Nov 1, 2023, 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.

  4. Service brakes, Engine, Forward collision avoidance, Oct 31, 2022

    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 emergency brake issues before. I really am praying maybe it's just my vehicle that is affected. These things do happen. I have asked Nissan to buy the car back. Praying they will. I can not drive a death trap.