2022 Nissan Altima problems, complaints & recalls

2022 Nissan Altima recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

NHTSA defect investigations

• AQ22003Opened Dec 16, 2022Open

  Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls

  NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety Act). The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates Hertz rented vehicles to customers without having performed required recall repairs. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning this…

Recent 2022 Nissan Altima complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Oct 8, 2026FLWheels & Tires

   Driving down the road headed home, in the left lane there were two big/ deep potholes that could not be avoided at that moment with other cars in the right lane next to me. There were no warning signs or cones indicating there was a hole or dip this definitely put me and other vehicles at risk especially in the nighttime. Tire ended up with a giant hole immediately and had to call a towing company to help me tire size: 235 /40 / R19

   NHTSA complaint #11769884 · source
2. Filed Jul 21, 2026ILBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I purchased a 2022 Nissan Altima from CarMax on February 25, 2026. Less than three weeks after purchase, the electronic parking brake unexpectedly engaged while I was driving on multiple occasions, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. This created a serious safety hazard because the vehicle stopped while in motion without warning. I immediately reported the problem to the selling dealership. The vehicle was inspected on March 17, 2026, but I was told the concern could not…

   NHTSA complaint #11751718 · source
3. Filed Jul 18, 2026NMTransmission & Drivetrain

   I drive 30 miles one way for work, my car hit 85,000 and the transmission fluid is overheated and the car went in to limp mode on the freeway. I got stuck for 30 Mines waiting for it to cool. Now I have to go to mellow nissan to pay 150 for a transmission disinostic so corporate nissan can open a good will claim I called them my car is new the transmission been slipping. I heard its a common problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11751234 · source
4. Filed May 13, 2026ALEngineOther / Unknown

   I Purchased a 2022 Nissan Altima from Drive Time with 90,000 miles on it. I would have had this car for 2 years this month in May. The Car Currently has about 122,587 Miles on it and has Transmission CVT Failure. I notice pulling, not being able to Accelerate while car was in motion, and while car was stop at green light waiting to procced. while hitting the gas the car would go into limp mode and it would be hard to drive. I've gotten three different diagnose that…

   NHTSA complaint #11737553 · source
5. Filed Dec 24, 2025TXCrashTowedBody & StructureSuspension

   I am submitting this complaint to report a dangerous and repeatable safety defect involving my Nissan Altima that caused me injury and resulted in vehicle damage. On December 16, 2025, I parked my vehicle on an incline and shifted it into Park. The gear selector and dashboard indicator both confirmed that the vehicle was in Park. I exited the vehicle and was not applying the brake. While the engine was running, the vehicle remained stationary. However, immediately after I…

   NHTSA complaint #11706941 · source
6. Filed Nov 7, 2025NCDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   Dashboard indicates issue with forward collision warning or AEB. Car does not brake when cars in front of me brake. Took back to dealership and was told they needed to reprogram and configure sonar unit. And cost would be $437. This car was purchased in JULY

   NHTSA complaint #11698225 · source
7. Filed Oct 16, 2025PATransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2022 Nissan Altima has been experiencing transmission issues for about a month. The car hesitates, lunges, and shudders when accelerating from a stop. At around 60,000 miles, I had the transmission fluid flushed, and the shop confirmed the transmission fluid was clean with no metal debris. Despite that, the symptoms continued getting increasingly dangerous in high traffic areas. Today 10/16/25(the car is still at 60k miles) while turning at an intersection, the car…

   NHTSA complaint #11693961 · source
8. Filed Sep 24, 2025OHElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   My horn and alarm just went out without warning doesn’t work had fuse checked at auto zone. The electrical issue is my radio screen will go black but still be playing then it will reboot while driving.

   NHTSA complaint #11689582 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology