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The 2022 Nissan Sentra is associated with 80 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 17 reports (21% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 32 to 33 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 80 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Steering (17 / 21%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 4 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 32–33 MPG across 2 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Nissan Sentra?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Sentra 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 29 MPG 39 MPG 33 MPG — $1,850 / yr
Sentra SR 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 28 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Nissan Sentra?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 FWD 9.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Nissan Sentra models.
View complete 2022 Nissan Sentra crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Nissan Sentra?

Summary of 80 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
80
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
4
Total Injuries
8

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 17 complaints
Electrical System 9 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
Service Brakes 3 complaints
STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 complaints (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Nissan Sentra problems & component breakdown (40 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Nissan Sentra?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V581000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #23V421000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2022 Nissan Sentra recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Nissan Sentra

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Nissan Sentra

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Nissan Sentra have?

The 2022 Nissan Sentra is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA records list 80 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Nissan Sentra. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Steering, appearing in 17 filings (21% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2022 Nissan Sentra defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Nissan Sentra?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Nissan Sentra earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Nissan Sentra get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Nissan Sentra range from 32 to 33 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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