The Lemon Index
Subscribe

All cars · Nissan Altima · 2022

2022 Nissan Altima. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index16100 = average car
Complaints27NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold139,955U.S. model year
Per 100K sold19complaints
Year rank#1 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (AV-S8)FWD25 / 34 / 29Regular$2,150
2.5L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD28 / 39 / 32Regular$1,950
2.5L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD26 / 35 / 30Regular$2,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking44%
Electrical26%
Engine22%
Brakes11%
Airbags11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3151305

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenHertz/vehicles rented with open recalls2022–

Manufacturer communications 32

Nissan filed 32 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended
  • 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service…
  • Silicone-based lubricant or grease can damage electrical components service information do not…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Altima 4DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Nissan Altima 4DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201950106209,183Brakes
20205174137,988Electrical
20213034103,777Automatic emergency braking
20221627139,955Automatic emergency braking
20231930128,030Electrical
20244041113,898Automatic emergency braking
2025–793,268Body structure

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

Updated

Free to use with credit: Source: The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Get the data