2022 Nissan Sentra: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
81 NHTSA owner complaints · 2 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Editor's note
The seventh-generation Sentra (2013–2019) shares the Altima's CVT problem, and the 2013 model year carries 638 complaints, most of them transmission shudder, overheating and failure. Nissan extended the CVT warranty on these cars. Read the full note on the model page. 2022 specifically: a year the record favours — 81 complaints, score 85/100. The caveats in the note apply to other years of this nameplate more than to this one.
Read the guide
Nissan's CVT problem: the Altima, Sentra, Rogue and Pathfinder years to avoid, including 2022 — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-01.
Owner complaints: 81 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 20.25
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
The wiper blade stop working in the middle of my windshield or will not return to correct position. I know there there is a recall on some 2022 sentras on this issues and I think my vehicle is one of them. I have always had a small issue with the blades since about a month after I bought it brand new. It started with the wipers not returning to correct position or still going for another couple minutes even thought I…
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision assistance sensor independently deactivated and the warning light illuminated. The contact stated electrical failures with the sunroof, radio, the heating and air conditioning. The contact stated that the failures occurred intermittently. In addition, the battery drained unusually faster. The vehicl…
While driving in rush hour traffic, I heard an intermittent vibration/noise that seemed to come and go and became louder when I stopped. As I put my car in park when I got home, I heard a loud clunk and the battery light came on. When I popped the hood, we saw metal shavings flying around. The dealer diagnosed the alternator and provided a quote for replacement. I am concerned the failure could have caused a loss of…
Recalls: 2 campaigns (1 severe)
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 23V421000 | Structure:Body | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Sentra vehicles. |
| 23V581000 | Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a compact car of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 33 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $1,900
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Steering31 complaints · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement (5.0 h labour + parts)$1,020–$2,500
- Electrical System24 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
- Unknown Or Other16 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Forward Collision Avoidance13 complaints · typical job: Radar or camera module replacement and calibration (3.0 h labour + parts)$780–$2,160
- Wheels8 complaints · typical job: Wheel bearing or hub replacement (2.5 h labour + parts)$460–$920
- Engine7 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
Other Nissan Sentra years
FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Nissan Sentra?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Steering (31 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2022 Nissan Sentra a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 85/100, computed from 81 NHTSA complaints and 2 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2022 Nissan Sentra's most common problem?
31 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2022 Nissan Sentra sit in the Steering group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement: about 5.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $1,020–$2,500 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2022 Nissan Sentra cost to run per year?
About $3,514 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $17,572 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2022 Nissan Sentra have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Nissan Sentra, 1 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 12/06/2023. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other compacts of about the same age.
What will a 2022 Nissan Sentra really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorData sources
Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Moderate evidence — 81 complaints, 2 recalls on record
- 81 NHTSA complaints on record (20.2/yr of exposure) — better than a typical year of this model (26.2/yr)
- 2 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems