repaired · 2026 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Nissan SentraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 81 owner complaints about the 2022 Nissan Sentra, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-581 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Nissan Sentra has problems
81 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
31Steering2 crash/fire/injury
24Electrical system
13Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
8Wheels2 crash/fire/injury
7Engine
7Vehicle speed control
6Power train
5Suspension
4Back over prevention
138 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 31 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 1 |
| Wheels | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 Nissan Sentra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. Corrosion of the electrical components could result in failure of various electrical systems, such as loss of wiper motor function or exterior lighting,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Sentra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sentra median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Nissan Sentra safety ratings
2022 Nissan Sentra 4 FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sentra owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In May of 2026, I began experiencing vibration and steering wheel instability while going over bumps and while braking, as well as while changing lanes. This vibration and instability got progressively worse and concerning, therefore, I took the vehicle in to the dealer for diagnostic testing on…
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering was difficult to maintain as the vehicle drifted and the steering wheel was stiff. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front…
I took my Sentra to Performance Nissan located at 1345 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 and was refused service. They refused to fix the safety recall on my vehicle because of a rebuilt title. I called Nissan Of America and was told regardless of a rebuilt title a safety recall should be…
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