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2022 Nissan Sentra steering problems

The 2022 Nissan Sentra has 32 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

32

Steering complaints

23%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Related recalls

23V581000SteeringAugust 15, 2023 · 236,238 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

Consequence

A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23B3. This recall replaces and expands recall number 21V-461. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.

What owners report

On August 21, 2024, my daughter was driving the car and was in the drive thru to get breakfast. As she turn the corner and was in the line to pick up her meal, the car wouldn’t move. She tapped on the gas once more, upon doing so the car veered to the left ( she had no control in the steering)…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 21, 2024 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2022 Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 2022 Nissan Sentra steering — 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Nissan Sentra steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 23V581000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.