This page covers 3 recalls, 75 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Nissan Sentra.
33 mpg combined
7.1 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering complaints dominate what 2022 Sentra owners report, with many describing the electric power steering pulling or drifting the vehicle across lanes without driver input, several owners note this happening repeatedly and at highway speeds. The electrical system draws the second-highest complaint volume, with owners reporting headlight and taillight failures, burned wiring connectors, and assorted interior electrical glitches including audio and shifter behavior. Forward collision avoidance generates its own cluster of complaints, typically around the system activating unexpectedly or behaving erratically. A smaller number of owners report engine stalls or shutdowns while driving, sometimes accompanied by warning lights and rough running before the engine cuts out. Scattered mechanical complaints, tie rod noise, alignment issues, and premature wear on wheel bearings and suspension components, show up across a handful of reports as well.
75
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
Recalls 1 and 3 describe the same underlying cowl seal defect. I'll treat them as one issue.
The 2022 Nissan Sentra has 3 recalls, with two serious concerns: tie rods that can bend and break, causing a complete loss of steering control, and a cowl seal leak that can corrode wiring and create a fire risk.
The cowl area below the windshield may be missing its seal or have one that was not properly installed, allowing water to reach the driver's side floor and the main wiring harness. That corrosion can knock out wipers, exterior lights, airbags, or the ability to shift out of park, and a short circuit in the affected wiring can raise the risk of a fire. On the steering side, one or both front tie rods can bend and then snap, leaving the driver with no steering input to the wheels.
At a glance
What can fail
The left and/or right tie rod may bend, which can cause an off-center steering wheel or vibration.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace bent or broken tie rods. Once new parts are available, both tie rods will be replaced.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seal below the windshield in the cowl area may be faulty, allowing water to leak onto the driver's side floor and damage the main electrical harness. This can cause wiring to short circuit and overheat, disrupting electrical systems.
What the fix does
The dealer will reseal the windshield cowl area, inspect the main body harness connector for moisture or corrosion, and replace the main body harness and engine room harness as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side cowl seal may be missing or improperly installed, allowing water to leak into the vehicle and damage electrical components.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and reseal the driver's side cowl. If moisture or corrosion is found, the main and engine room harnesses will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
