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2022 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
16%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Nissan Altima, 16% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 be duplicated, and the vehicle was returned without repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11751718, filed 2026-07

“Since purchasing my car in 1-2022, brand new, my car will unpredictably brake. Recently while driving with no cars in front of me, my car again braked and I was almost rear ended. I did experience minor whiplash as it was a sudden stop. This has happened on surface streets as well as when going down into a parking structure. Additionally my sensors will randomly state that there are obstructions in the road when there are none. I have taken my car into First Nissan with these issues from when I first drove my car off their lot. …”

NHTSA complaint #11677979, filed 2025-08

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11491686, filed 2022-10

“The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Altima. The contact stated after the vehicle received brakes services, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the contact smelled smoke. The contact stated that two weeks later while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming the wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the driver’s side rear caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11672482, filed 2025-07, 55,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025114%
2024512%
2023413%
2022516%
20212130%
20201810%
20193013%
20184922%
2017195%
2016112%
2015263%
2014283%
2013583%
2012205%
2011125%
2010328%
2009473%
2008939%
20077015%
2006263%
2005373%
2004104%
2003121%
2002293%
200174%
2000128%
19991517%
19981411%
199798%
199655%
1995106%
199444%
199365%

Other parts of the 2022 Nissan Altima

Forward collision avoidance
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Nissan Altima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology