Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Nissan Altima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Nissan Altima has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 20 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Nissan Altima exhibits average reliability based on limited data, with 20 complaints and no recall campaigns. Most notable issues involve the forward collision avoidance system and engine/electrical components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pads
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid service
- Battery replacement
- Suspension checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive collision sensor
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Brake fading or noise
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Nissan Altima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.