The Lemon Index2022 Nissan Sentra.
The 2022 Nissan Sentra is better than average by owner complaints: 72 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 64, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 32 to 33 mpg combined. The best Nissan Sentra year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 81 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Sentra year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 20K to 57K miles on the car (11 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- steering 2023
The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
- body structure 2023
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 98 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- LANE CAMERA OVER TEMPERATURE DTC STORED SERVICE INFORMATION The Lane Camera can become…
- LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, ENGINE NOISE, AND/OR BATTERY LIGHT ON This bulletin has been amended
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra 4 FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1950–2000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Rattling noise coming from front passenger side, while turning and going over speed bumps.
2022 Nissan Sentra owner · NHTSA complaint 11494303
More owner reports
The tie rods make a popping noise and my car keeps going out of alignment
NHTSA complaint 11700957
Nothing happened but my vehicle does experience shaking when driving.
NHTSA complaint 11550551
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 64; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Sentra year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Sentra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (39%), electrical (28%) and automatic emergency braking (24%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Sentra have?
2 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Nissan Sentra get?
32 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Nissan Sentra safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Nissan Sentra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2022 Nissan Sentra cost in fuel a year?
About $1950 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Nissan Sentra have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Sentra year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2017 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works