2022 Nissan Altima problems
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by Nissan since 1992. It is a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1955.
The Altima has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the Nissan Sentra but less so than the Nissan Maxima. The first through fourth-generation cars were manufactured exclusively in the United States and officially sold in North and South America, along with the Middle East and Australia. For other markets, Nissan sold a related mid-size sedan called the Nissan Teana which was between the Altima and Maxima in terms of size. In 2013, the Teana became a rebadged version of the fifth-generation Altima.
The name "Altima" was originally applied to a top trim line of the Nissan Leopard for the Japanese market in 1986, and then to the Nissan Laurel mid-size car sold in Central America and the Caribbean before 1992. In 1992, Nissan discontinued the Stanza which was a Nissan Bluebird clone, replacing it with the US-built Altima, while remaining a compact car. The first Altima was produced in June 1992, as a 1993 model. All Altima models for the North American market were built in Smyrna, Tennessee, until June 2004, when Nissan's Canton, Mississippi plant also began producing the model to meet high demand.
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Common 2022 Nissan Altima problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2022 Nissan Altima, several common problems have been reported:
- Infotainment System and Electrical Failures:
Complaints include issues with the infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup camera/sensors, and head-up display. Electrical failures have also been reported, affecting components like the AC compressor, blower motor, condenser, and evaporator.
- AC System Malfunctions:
Some owners have experienced problems with the AC system, where it cuts off in standing traffic, leading to discomfort inside the cabin, especially in hot climates like Arizona.
- Engine Rebuild or Replacement:
Complaints have been made regarding the engine, including issues with rebuilds or replacements, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, and timing chain or belt. These engine-related problems can be costly to repair and impact the vehicle's performance.
- Transmission Concerns:
While the 2022 Altima's transmission has improved compared to previous generations, there are still reported issues. The Jatco CVT transmission, although cost-effective, has been noted to fail more frequently than automatic transmissions, raising concerns among owners.
- Drivetrain and Electrical Component Failures:
Problems with the driveshaft, axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, and other drivetrain components have been reported. Additionally, issues with electrical systems like traction control and electronic stability control have been highlighted by owners.
These reported problems highlight various areas of concern for 2022 Nissan Altima owners, ranging from sensor issues to more significant engine and transmission-related challenges. Addressing these issues promptly and through proper maintenance can help ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.
Do 2022 Nissan Altimas have transmission problems?
If you don't routinely and always change your fluids at least each 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2022 Nissan Altima transmission will swiftly slip.
What is the biggest problem with Nissan Altima?
Most Common Nissan Altima Problems
- Failed Crankshaft Sensor. One of the most commonly reported Nissan Altima problems is related to the crankshaft or camshaft sensor. ...
- Transmission Issues. ...
- Acceleration Problems. ...
- Catalytic Converter. ...
- Engine Start.
What is the engine malfunction on a 2022 Nissan Altima?
If your Nissan Altima is having trouble starting, idling rough or has a sudden quick change in the position of the throttle pedal, this could be a important sign of a defective mass airflow sensor. New Spark Plugs or Plug Wires are necessary for your 2022 Nissan Altima.
What is the transmission problem in the Nissan Altima?
For the past few years, many drivers have been complaining of Nissan Altima transmission problems, most notably stuttering between gears, hesitation, sputtering, vibration, not shifting properly, and even complete transmission failure.
2022 Nissan Altima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Altima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2022 Nissan Altima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2022 Nissan Altima complaints
The NHTSA has received 12 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2022 Nissan Altima.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-06
- VIN: 1N4BL4CV4NN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: On 6/5/2024 I purchased a vehicle from lithia Dodge in Twin Falls Idaho. On July 6th 2024 my wife and I we're driving through Walmart parking lot and the car just up and died. I called the car dealership to try and get a hold of the salesman that sold it to me or the finance manager and continue to have issues getting hold of someone, well in the process of trying to get a hold of someone one of the times that I called the salesman that answered the phone laughed at me when I told him the car had died on us and asked me how did it die. I took the car back to the dealership and told him to either fix it or keep it, they kept it to have the service department look at it. I received a call from the service department saying that the car was done and that they had hooked up their computer to it and nothing came up as having issues with the car or within the car, and they also asked me to go to the dealership and take a test drive with one of the service techs and try to make the car die no one can make a car up and die. On the same day I reported the car dying on us I also reported that the transmission had been slipping and they stated that when they drove it they didn't have any issues with the slipping or anything and the service manager of the service department kept giving me the runaround or an excuse and just didn't plainly want to look at it or even talk about it anymore. I also complained to them about the car not being serviced before they put it on the or selling it to us and that none of the filters had been changed on it. They told me that the oil and filters have been changed which it hadn't even after I took it back to them, after calling the service department and complaining about this they just told me that it had been done and that they need to prior authorization from the sales department to replace the air filter and cabin filter. I feel like they knew this car was a lemon and was just doing what they could to get rid of it.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-31
- VIN: 1N4BL4DV2NN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Bcm
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4BL4CW8NN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I got into 2 accidents with my 2022 Nissan Altima (October 12 & 13). on Oct.12 I backed into a parked vehicle in a parking lot.I did drive the car home. The next day after getting an estimate at a local auto body shop I drove home and my car would not stop in my driveway and I crashed into my garage door. The auto body shop towed the car back there. I have filed a consumer complaint with Nissan (case#49847642) they want to inspect the vehicle before any repairs are done to it. Estimated damages are car=$5000, garage door $4000. The contact stating the lack of progress concerning the damaged 2022 Nissan Altima. The vehicle is still at an auto body repair shop. Also the contact was told the decision would take 2-4 weeks and was advised not to have the car repaired until then.
AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4BL4CW5NN
- Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving along I55 at 65-70 mph when my car had multiple lights come on the dash w d started ringing. My car then shot left into the median wall. It spun at least twice hitting the wall and stopping facing southbound in the northbound lanes. The vehicle is currently at the ins inspection lot. The code was u0100. ECM/PCM ‘A” DTC. I was injured in the accident and concerned about safety of others
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4BL4CW5NN
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was driving to work. As I was doing so multiple lights came on my dashboard and it started dinging. At the same time my car immediately shot left so hard into the concrete median barrier at 70 mph. It all happened so fast I was not able to see what lights came on. My steering wheel would not turn. I did at least two 360’s off of the concrete wall finally stopping facing southbound in the northbound lanes of the interstate. My car is totaled. I’m suffering from a concussion. Waiting MRI results to be referral to the neurosurgeon for my spine. The police have told me I’m lucky I didn’t die. Nissan really don’t seem to care. They want me to be without a vehicle and not settle the loss for 3-4 months for when they get around to investigating the cause. There is so much body damage the insurance doesn’t have a need to do a mechanical investigation. The vehicle is currently sitting at the copart as I’m waiting to decide what to do since Nissan doesn’t seem to care their faulty product almost cost me my life and could cost others theirs. I’m trying to find someone who will come and do a mechanical investigation on the car.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-22
- VIN: 1N4BL4BV5NN
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The drivers side door would not open from the inside or outside. I was able to lock and unlock the door but when I pulled the handle it did not initiate the latch to open. I have had issues with the door not opening from the inside for several months but could open it from the outside, until today. I have had to climb through the passenger side to get out of the car on a couple of occasions.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-02
- VIN: 1N4BL4EV7NN
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: bubble on sidewall of rear passenger tire at 2450 k miles (just brought home from dealer)
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4BL4EV7NN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2022 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 mph he was distracted answering his cell phone, he lost control and crashed into the bridge rail. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the front driver-side air bag did not fully deploy. The contact sustained leisure on his right knee, his left shin, and his left wrist. The contact did not seek medical attention. A police officer was at the location but he was not aware of any police report being filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle to be a total loss. The vehicle was towed to towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,600.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N4BL4DV3NN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: A warning indicator comes on and flashes in my Nissan Altima 2022 I've called told them and I had a electrical short and sparked and smoke came out of my air vents and I told and told them some thing was wrong with my car if it has to do with ace line and dash why did it smoke and caught a fire in my ace dash and. I just put it out my self and no response to get my vehicle replacement under my manufacturing warranty
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-28
- VIN: 1N4BL4BV0NN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The issues began in June 2022. Since then the automatic emergency brake has stopped my car 6 times on the highway. I was scared to death. Transmission will not go into drive all of the time. This vehicle is dangerous. Has been in for repairs 3 times and out of service for over 30 days. I have been in touch with 2 Nissan representatives since the beginning. Other Nissan vehicles have had the emergency brake issues before. I really am praying maybe it's just my vehicle that is affected. These things do happen. I have asked Nissan to buy the car back. Praying they will. I can not drive a death trap.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-02
- VIN: 1N4BL4BV0NN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Automatic emergency brake engaged on interstate stopping my vehicle. This happened 4 times. 2 of which were on highway. I was extremely blessed that I wasn't hit by other vehicles. No warning lights. Mold in vehicle from manufacturer defect. Carpets replaced but interior of vehicle was not disinfected by dealership. Mold is airborne. Car does not go into gear all of the time. It will flash D for drive on instrument panel but car will not move when gas pedal is pressed. This has happened several times as well.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-09
- VIN: 1N4BL4CV8NN
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I bought my 2022 Nissan Altima in February this year. Upon leaving my house for work on June 9th, I noticed a unique crack in my windshield which had not been there previously. Nothing had damaged or hit it as I had not driven my car in over a day or so. Within a week or so my windshield became so severely cracked, it was unsafe to drive due to limited visibility. I notified Mclarty Nissan of this and they told me they did not handle windshield repairs. I contacted my insurance provider but due to the $500 deductible it was cheaper to pay out of pocket to replace it. Because of the inability to see clearly and lack of visibility which was a safety issue, I had to call in to work. This not only cost me money but it left my coworkers in a serious bind as they rely on me and because I am a nurse, it left them severely short staffed. I believe this was a defective windshield or a manufacturing error. I took pictures of the progression of the cracking that occurred to my windshield rendering it unsafe to operate.
Negative 2022 Nissan Altima car reviews
Positive 2022 Nissan Altima car reviews
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What a great car! The MPG is outstanding and it has a smooth, quiet ride. The SR trim has plenty of options to satisfy most drivers. Don't be fooled by negative reviews, this car may not be a sports car but it has ample power for everyday driving. As for reliability, if you take care of it with regular maintenance and drive responsibly, it will serve you well for many years.
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This Altima SL has a standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive. On a trip from NY to San Antonio and back, it averaged an impressive 42.1 mpg while cruising at 80 to 85 mph, fully loaded with luggage and people. It is the best car I have ever owned. The controls are excellent, the handling is superb, and it is smooth to operate. The Bose radio is top-notch, and the seating is really comfortable. The only flaw I noticed was that the passenger seat is too low, which made my wife uncomfortable seeing forward. She is 5'6
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Electronics are above what could be expected and are also easy to use and navigate. Performance is top-notch and it looks great!
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Robert Williams is great! I'm so happy with my new Nissan Altima and how it fits perfectly within my budget. You should definitely check out Trophy Nissan!
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I've been driving an Altima rental for almost two weeks while my truck is in the shop. Although it's the low-end trim model, I find it quite comfortable. The car may be a little underpowered when starting out on an incline, but it's still acceptable. I'm really impressed with the great gas mileage it's getting. The car can easily accommodate four adults, which is a plus. I particularly like the keyless entry and remote start feature, which gives me hope that the car has nice electronics. However, the entertainment system seems to be the weak link. Although there's a nice big display, I can only connect my iPhone with a cable to access basic phone and iPod functions, which were available on a 2012 basic model Toyota. So, my message to auto manufacturers is this: I won't buy any vehicle that doesn't include Android Auto or Apple Carplay. It's not just Nissan that's losing at this game; Toyota is guilty too. I don't want to regret my vehicle purchase every time I get into my car. There was a time when it would be easy to upgrade to an aftermarket sound system, but that seems far from the case now. Since there's already a nice display installed, I wish there was a way to enable Carplay. I would even pay a reasonable amount to unlock that feature. But now, I would just have years of a less-than-optimal experience if I purchase this model.
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Is there any transmission problems with the 2022 Altimas : r/Nissan
Sep 14, 2023 ... Is there any transmission problems with the 2022 Altimas ... Lol that's my post! ... Yes, it's a lot better than the previous generation, but there ...
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Aug 12, 2022 ... Cracking Windshield Problems. A huge number of vehicles worldwide have issues with cracking windshields. The 2022 Nissan Altima is no exception.
2022 Nissan Altima Reliability - Consumer Reports
Reliability ... We expect the 2024 Altima will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2021 and ...
2022 Nissan Altima Problems | Kelley Blue Book
How reliable is the 2022 Nissan Altima? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
Most Common Nissan Altima Problems - GT Automotive
Oct 18, 2023 ... Some drivers have reported that the vehicle's continuously variable transmission (CVT) is causing shuddering or jerking when accelerating. In ...
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Are you having problems with your 2022 Nissan Altima?
Elwyn Beatty 2024-11-18
2017 was a great year for family sedans, but I wasn't aware of that at the time. Unfortunately, Toyota's 2018 redesign of the Camry resulted in a less comfortable ride with stiff seats. On the other hand, the Altima did not receive a significant upgrade with its 2019 redesign, but it still drives better than the new Camry. The Altima has a stronger passing power on the highway and better uphill drive due to its good low-end torque. However, the front seats are narrower than those of the 2018 Altima by about an inch, which makes them less comfortable than the older Altima. It's a shame that Nissan cut corners in this area. Lumbar support is not standard except for the highest trim, which is why I chose to buy the base model. Why pay thousands more for an equally uncomfortable car? I ended up with the Altima because I couldn't find my first choice, a new Ford Taurus, and the new Camry gives me back pain in just 10 minutes. The Altima has the best drivetrain power delivery among cars of this class and price, and I wanted to get a sedan before more redesigns make them even less comfortable. I did not trade in my 8-year-old Camry because it is still much more comfortable to sit and drive than any of these new cars. I am sure my old Camry will outlast the new Altima!
Melvin Buckridge 2024-11-04
The seats are a bit uncomfortable and the engine and steering could use some refinement. The Android Auto could benefit from some improvements compared to what VW offers. Additionally, the head unit can be a bit slow and touchy. The car may feel a bit cramped for some drivers. However, I understand that this is a rental car and I appreciate the opportunity to use it. While the CVT may not be my favorite transmission, it still gets the job done.
Johnny Bosco 2024-11-02
Despite having only 36,000 miles on my 2020 Altima SR, the seats started to rip. I reached out to Nissan Affairs for assistance, but unfortunately, they did not follow through on their promise to call me back. It is disappointing to see such cheap materials used in an otherwise nice car. As a customer, it is disheartening to feel like no one cares after signing on the dotted line. However, I am confident that Nissan will take the necessary steps to address this issue and provide a satisfactory resolution.
Donald Schultz 2024-09-25
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with the 2022 Altima SR AWD with midnight package. Overall, I've had a good experience with the car, but unfortunately, I did have an issue with the transmission recently. While I don't drive the car hard, the transmission blew unexpectedly. It was definitely frustrating, but thankfully the car is still under warranty. I've owned two different Altimas in the past (1998, 2006) and they didn't have as many problems as the current one. However, I still think the car has a lot of great features and potential. I just wish Nissan had used a different transmission. I know there are other Altima owners out there who have had similar issues, so I wanted to share my experience to help others make an informed decision. Thanks for reading!
Dante Hickle 2024-09-14
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with the 2021 Altima. Overall, I think it's a great car that handles and drives well. However, I did run into a bit of trouble around 3,300 miles when the front camera stopped working. I reached out to the dealership and they assured me that it's nothing to worry about and that they're just waiting on a part. It's been almost 4 days now and we're still waiting, but I'm sure it will be resolved soon. Thanks for listening!