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2022 Nissan Altima: common problems and reliability
One of the best Altima years.
20 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Altima?The 2022 Nissan Altima has 20 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Nissan Altima vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Altima years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Altima?
Across the 31 Altima model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2022) to 3,148 (2009). With 20 complaints, the 2022 Altima sits below the model's median of 276.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Extremely negative sentiment regarding long-term reliability, dominated by widespread and severe criticism of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Altima. See the full Altima owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Altima listings typically run $9,439–$20,988.
Other Altima model years
Compare every Altima year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.
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