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2022 Nissan Sentra: common problems and reliability
An average Sentra year.
81 owner complaints, most about steering. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Sentra?The 2022 Nissan Sentra has 81 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Nissan Sentra vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sentra years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Sentra?
Across the 31 Sentra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2023) to 638 (2013). With 81 complaints, the 2022 Sentra sits below the model's median of 167.
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
Recalls affecting the 2022 Sentra
structure:body
Campaign 23V421000Nissan 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.
steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Campaign 23V581000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily influenced by transmission history.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sentra. See the full Sentra owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sentra listings typically run $11,385–$18,397.
Other Sentra model years
Compare every Sentra year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.
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