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2022 Nissan Altima

2022 Nissan Altima: forward collision avoidance leads owner complaints

Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance is the most reported area at 35%, followed by the electrical system and engine (25% each) and the brakes (20%). No deaths are reported. The air bags draw the fewest complaints (3) but every one of them involved a crash and an injury, so they are worth a close look.

Most reported areas

Forward Collision Avoidance safety 35%
The top complaint area: 7 reports (35%), including 1 with fire. No crashes or injuries reported here, but it is the most common owner concern.
Electrical System safety 25%
Tied for second: 5 reports (25%), one of which involved a fire. No crashes or injuries reported, but the fire makes it worth checking.
Engine safety 25%
Tied for second: 5 reports (25%), linked to 1 crash and 1 injury. Worth a careful test drive.
Service Brakes safety 20%
4 reports (20%), including 1 crash. No injuries reported, but test the brakes thoroughly.
Air Bags safety 15%
Fewest complaints (3, 15%) but the most serious by outcome: all 3 involved a crash and an injury. Take this one seriously.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 20 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.