2022 Nissan Sentra: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
80
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
8
Injuries
85.0
Severity index
Severity index 85.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Nissan Sentra ranks 29 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 70% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 31 | 38.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | 30.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 18.8% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 13 | 16.2% |
| WHEELS | 8 | 10.0% |
| ENGINE | 7 | 8.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 8.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 7.5% |
The single most-reported system is STEERING, cited in 31 of 80 complaints (38.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 8 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.3x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V421000 | 12/06/2023 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 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. |
| 23V581000 | 15/08/2023 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.