2022 Nissan Altima forward collision avoidance problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Nissan Altima — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
“Dashboard indicates issue with forward collision warning or AEB. Car does not brake when cars in front of me brake. Took back to dealership and was told they needed to reprogram and configure sonar unit. And cost would be $437. This car was purchased in JULY”
filed Nov 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Altima | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 Altima | 22 | 32% |
| 2020 Altima | 29 | 16% |
| 2019 Altima | 41 | 18% |
| 2018 Altima | 15 | 7% |
| 2017 Altima | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 Altima | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 Altima | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Altima | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Altima | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Altima | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.