Model year
2022 Nissan Sentra
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 81 complaints for the 2022 Nissan Sentra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (30), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (24), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (16). NHTSA rated the 4 FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 32–33 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,050–$2,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 171 complaints
- 2001 236 complaints
- 2002 304 complaints
- 2003 180 complaints
- 2004 197 complaints
- 2005 170 complaints
- 2006 116 complaints
- 2007 154 complaints
- 2008 167 complaints
- 2009 55 complaints
- 2010 144 complaints
- 2011 142 complaints
- 2012 180 complaints
- 2013 638 complaints
- 2014 380 complaints
- 2015 352 complaints
- 2016 270 complaints
- 2017 231 complaints
- 2018 185 complaints
- 2019 223 complaints
- 2020 206 complaints
- 2021 132 complaints
- 2022 81 complaints
- 2023 20 complaints
- 2024 41 complaints
- 2025 31 complaints
- 2026 19 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
23V581000 · Aug 15, 2023
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
23V421000 · Jun 12, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Complaints
81 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 39 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Sentra SR · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Nissan Sentra at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.