2022 Nissan Sentra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
141 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Nissan Sentra, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 17/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Steering leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2022 Nissan Sentra has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2022 sits among all Sentra years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V581000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Sentra
“Vehicle inexplicably drained the battery again. For the 10th time in 1 week. Sunday November 20, 2022. The, the vehicle does not start. I take it to the dealer’s service center and they tell me there is no problem with the car or the charging system or battery.” “Car will not start. Unexplained…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Sentra
Recalls (2)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
98 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2022 Nissan Sentra. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2022 Sentra TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2022 Nissan Sentra reliable?
The 2022 Nissan Sentra drew 141 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 17/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Sentra problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 Nissan Sentra are steering (32 complaints), electrical (25), and driver assistance (22).
Does the 2022 Nissan Sentra have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2022 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.