2022 Nissan SENTRA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2022 Nissan Sentra has an impressive overall safety rating of 5 out of 5, indicating excellent safety features and crash test performance. It received top marks in front and side crash tests, as well as in rollover and side pole crash ratings. Additionally, the Sentra is equipped with electronic stability control, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning systems, further enhancing its safety features.

Despite its high safety rating, it is worth noting that there have been 38 complaints reported for this model, along with 2 recalls. This suggests that while the Nissan Sentra is a safe vehicle overall, there may be some issues to be aware of in terms of reliability and quality control. It is important for drivers to stay informed about any potential recalls and address them promptly to ensure the vehicle's safety performance remains optimal.

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Complaint Count

38

Recall Count

2

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2022 Nissan Sentra 4 FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2022 Nissan Sentra 4 FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

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2022 Nissan Sentra 4 FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2022 Nissan Sentra 4 FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2022 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 3 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2022 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 2 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2022 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 5 5
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2022 Nissan SENTRA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"battery drained overnight after a day of normal use. upon trying to start the vehicle, there is a message that states the key is not present and to get it near the push-button. after multiple attempts, the battery was checked with a voltmeter, the battery was bellow 9-volts. the vehicle had to be jump started and taken to the dealer. battery was replaced, the report says the electrical system is in order and that was only a faulty battery"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2025-04-08
Complaint:
"the battery in my car died out of nowhere. i tried to start my car leaving from work and it wouldn’t start. i initially thought the battery in my key fob was dead because the screen in my car kept saying i needed to place the key near the push to start. even though i already placed it directly on top of the button. i got someone to jump my car and it finally started. after that the battery still is not holding a charge. i have gotten my battery jumped 3 times since then( once a day) and the dealership charged it at the service center. the service advisor confirmed the issue is with the battery. every time i turn my car off, it won’t start again without a jump. also i got my car serviced by nissan for an oil change and tire rotation on 06/21/2023. and they performed a multi point inspection of my car. on the report, everything concerning my battery was marked green. indicating that it had no issues. my sentra is also programmed to have a warning sensor icon/ pop up if the battery is low which never came on."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2025-06-07
Complaint:
"an episode of "parasitic drain" occurred again. i drove the car for two short trips yesterday, saturday, may 27. this morning, sunday, may 28, the battery was completely drained, and i had to use the physical key to open the door to open the hood. ever since this exact experience occurred with the car about a year ago, i have been extra vigilant to make sure the radio, air conditioning, lights, everything, are turned off whenever i park and leave the car. i will report this as well to the dealer, hart nissan of springfield, virginia. thank you."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2025-04-05
Complaint:
"headlights dim when pressing the accelerator, brighten when releasing pressure on the accelerator. the problem has been continuous since purchasing the vehicle five months ago. the vehicle was inspected by the dealership service department, which advised they observed no issue."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-05-05
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2022 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control, abs, esp fault, and master brake system warning lights illuminated. the contact then stated that several other warning lights on the instrument panel started to malfunction. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the sensor had detached from the module and that the failure was possibly caused by rodents chewing through the wiring or when the vehicle had driven over a pothole causing the wiring harness failure. the contact was informed that an unknown module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was concerned that the failure could recur. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximate 93,000."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-02-09
Complaint:
"case of "parasitic draw" on the battery? (i see that nhtsa issued ntb21-053b.) car was purchased new from nissan dealership in springfield, virginia, march 3, 2022. on tuesday, sept. 13, roughly 5:00 p.m., i parked in my driveway as usual. the vehicle had approximately 8,980 miles. i did not move the car all day wednesday, sept. 14. on thursday, sept. 15, around 11:00 a.m., when i attempted to open the car door, the battery was completely drained. i had to use the physical key to open the door. i know for certain that the lights, including the dome light, were not on. doors and trunk lid firmly shut and locked. (the only thing i can imagine is that i had a cell phone charger plugged into the cigarette lighter port, but the cell phone was in my possession.) i called aaa, a technician tested the battery, and it was completely dead. (see photo 1.) he jumped the battery and it started. i drove to the nissan dealer where i purchased the vehicle, and they said they put the car on a charger for more than an hour, and reported the battery tested okay. (see photo 2.) but incident was very disconcerting."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-03-09

Recalls for the 2022 Nissan SENTRA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
Corrosion of the electrical components could result in failure of various electrical systems, such as loss of wiper motor function or exterior lighting, inoperative air bags, or the ability to shift into gear without applying the brake pedal. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.

Component(s) Involved: STRUCTURE > BODY
Date of incident: 2023-06-12

NISSAN Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

NISSAN ranks 5 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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