2022 Nissan Altima Review

Name: 2022 Nissan Altima
Brand: Nissan

Price Range: $8,490 - $24,998

Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum Sedan Exterior Shown

Average

7.6

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2022 Nissan Altima has been on the fringes of the midsize segment for the better part of a decade. This latest Altima generation is more appealing thanks to solid fuel economy and useful driver safety aids, but it fails to truly match the segment all-stars.

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Pros

Available all-wheel-drive system
Easy-to-drive nature
Impressive collection of driver assist systems
Favorable fuel economy estimates

Cons

Poor outward visibility due to low-resolution backup camera and thick roof pillars
Steering lacks road feel and can be slow to respond
Disappointing interior quality
Limited availability of turbocharged engine

What's new

New Midnight Edition package for the Altima SR
No other notable changes for 2022
Part of the sixth Altima generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

11/9/2021

Decades ago, the Nissan Altima was an innovative midsize sedan. Today, it's a family car with sound design and engineering but without any strong calling cards to make it irresistible in its segment.

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2022 Nissan Altima
2.5 SR Sedan
$18,000
great price
$2,381 below market
- 71,282 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
- Faulkner Subaru Of Mechanicsburg (87 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Mechanicsburg, PA
2022 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR AWD w/ Midnight Edition Appearance Package! Rare find!Local 1 Owner - Clean CARFAX.Apple Carplay/ Android Auto!, CVT with Xt...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: 1N4BL4CW0NN379217
Stock: NN379217
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-18-2026
2022 Nissan Altima
2.5 SR Sedan
$15,999
good price
$1,436 below market
- 63,195 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
- 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Premier Automotive (33 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
- Blind Spot Monitorin...
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At Premier Automotive Inc., one of the largest pre-owned car dealerships in the DMV area, we proudly offer over 300 vehicles in stock, providing a wid...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1N4BL4CV5NN346799
Stock: PA7771
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For example, one unique thing about the 2022 Nissan Altima is its available variable-compression turbocharged engine, or VC-Turbo. Nissan says it worked on this technology for more than a decade, and that it delivers the power of a V6 engine with the fuel economy of a four-cylinder engine. However, you can only get it with the sporty SR trim and front-wheel drive. And frankly, it comes up short in both the power and real-world efficiency departments.

The 2022 Altima is competitive with other midsize cars. It has a distinctive sense of style, its front seats provide long-distance comfort, its standard engine supplies a good blend of performance and efficiency, and you can get an Altima with all-wheel drive. Plus, the Altima boasts numerous advanced driving aids such as ProPilot Assist. Unfortunately for Nissan, the Altima's rivals offer most or all of these same attributes, and often in a more compelling package.

Learn more about the 2022 Altima by reading our full Expert Rating for the car.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.6

out of 10

We drove the 2022 Nissan Altima on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Altima drive? The Altima won't win you over with stellar acceleration or braking. Our test all-wheel-drive Altima had the 2.5-liter engine, and it covered 0-60 mph in an unremarkable 8.4 seconds. The CVT automatic is well tuned, however, and helps make the Altima an almost invisible partner during day-to-day driving.

Another bright spot is the stable handling. You'll have confidence guiding the Altima through fast, sweeping curves. But this handling prowess underscores the Altima's overly light and vague steering.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Altima? The Altima is a calm place to sit out daily traffic. The front seats are generally comfortable, but some drivers might wish for more thigh support. Engine noises are commendably well isolated even under hard acceleration.

Less appealing is the constant stream of little impacts you'll feel when driving over rough road surfaces. The Altima's ride seems continuously busy in these instances, and larger impacts can be pretty jarring.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The interior lacks style, but it more than makes up for it with straightforward usability. In particular, the climate controls and touchscreen functions are clearly labeled and easy to reach.

Though most of the Altima's sightlines are good, rear visibility is hampered by the high rear decklid. Also problematic are the low-resolution rearview camera and the distracting reflections of the dashboard and rear decklid you'll see in the windows during bright sunlight.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The Altima's base infotainment system is adequate but won't wow you. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity is standard, and the audio system is easy to operate. The sound quality is merely OK. Bluetooth operation was a bit finicky in our testing, but the calls were clear.

The Altima's ProPilot Assist system, which includes lane centering and low-speed adaptive cruise control, is quite the bonus. The adaptive cruise control works very well, needing very little correction in traffic.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? The Altima's trunk isn't the biggest in the class, but it can still accept a few full-size suitcases. Its squared-off shape also makes it easy to load to the maximum capacity. The folding rear seats are standard fare but can only be released through a pull tab in the trunk. They must be lowered by physically pulling on the seatback from the inside — they don't automatically fold when released. Front passengers have ample storage for small items. However, the cupholders are a bit shallow for taller bottles.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? We tested the all-wheel-drive Altima, which the EPA estimates gets 30 mpg combined (26 city/36 highway). It posted an impressive 34 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation route. Odds are you can expect to get pretty good fuel economy from the Altima.

Value

7/10

Is the Altima a good value? Roomy and comfortable with the option of all-wheel drive, the Altima proves it has some distinctive value in the midsize sedan class. Warranties are middle-of-the-road, as is the roadside assistance offering. A strong showing with highway fuel economy could tip the scales for long-distance drivers as could the all-wheel drive for those who live in areas with inclement weather.

But some spots of poor build quality and a lack of attention to detail set the Altima back where it can least afford it. Gaps where the dashboard meets the windshield, and a hood design that makes it look out of alignment, stand out when compared to better-built competitors.

Wildcard

7.5/10

It's nice to see just how normal the new Altima really is. That's not exactly a ringing endorsement, but the experience of driving and living with the Altima is generally more than the sum of its parts. Even though sedans seem to be on the way out, the class is still fiercely competitive and it takes a pretty good car just to be midpack.

The Nissan goes about tackling daily driving without much effort from the driver and provides passengers ample comfort and a fair amount of convenience.

2022 Nissan Altima trim level differences

Nissan sells the 2022 Altima midsize sedan in five trim levels: S, SV, SR, SL and Platinum. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder (188 horsepower, 180 lb-ft of torque) engine is standard, and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) delivers the power to the car's front wheels. An all-wheel-drive system is optional for the SV, SR and SL and standard on the Platinum. With AWD, engine output drops to 182 hp and 178 lb-ft. Compare the 2022 Nissan Altima trim levels in-depth.

Which Altima trim does Edmunds recommend?

In the Altima lineup, the SV offers the greatest combination of value and access to the features you might want the most. However, it is not available with the turbocharged engine, appealing 19-inch wheels, or the new-for-2022 Midnight Edition option package. For those features, the SR trim is the right choice, but it is unavailable with Nissan's ProPilot Assist technology.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$125/mo

$181/mo

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Reliability

The 2022 Nissan Altima has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #14 out of 28 among Midsize Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent

#14 out of 28 among Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$431/yr

vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Frequency

0.83x/yr

vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Severity

12.8%

vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 Nissan Altima

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

Nissan Altima Reviews

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With safety features all the rage, the notices can become overwhelming to the point of annoyance. So I was happy to discover that some notices can be turned off, like lane departure. Yes, I am changing lanes, I don't need a lane departure notice for that! Off it goes! The anti-front collision warning is exactly that - a warning. This is good since I've driven rental cars with active … front collision avoidance that activate the brakes and/or disable the accelerator when some idiot pulls into my lane and I try to drive around him. Some notices require that I push a button on the streering wheel to make it go away. That can get annoying. It is odd that for a car with so much to offer in terms of features, it did not come with a display mode that would show me the average and instantaneous Miles Per Gallon. The gas fillup warning turns on at 75 miles from empty. I would have preferred it be at the 50 mile mark with an icon on the dashboard, rather than a warning that needs to be acknowledged, and once acknowledged, reduces to an icon on the dashboard. I sought out some of the creature comfort features that are on this model: heated seats, heated steering wheel, remote start and keyless entry. All of these are desirable since I live where it snows. The keyless entry / engine immobilizer were items missing from my former car. Cruise control is nice but a bit confusing to use. Moonroof is meh. Since the glass in the moonroof cannot be tilted up from the rear to improve airflow, I don't see the appeal. The back-up camera and the blind spot warnings are nice touches. The controls on this car are a nice balance of manual controls and touch screen controls. Most entertainment related controls are on the 7 in, I think, touchscreen. The A/C, heating, heated seats, heated steering wheel, temperature setting and fan speed are all controlled with knobs or rocker switches. No need to drill down to some sub-menu on the touch screen to adjust the blower speed. I like the 2.5L engine, but the CVT transmission that it is mated to makes performance sluggish. I manage about 32 mpg around town. Thankfully, this car does not use stop-start technology, which I find tiring after a while. Handling is excellent. This car really hugs the road with minimum swaying during turns. My car came with an emergency spare tire - a donut. A 90 day trial of SiriusXM was included, but I doubt I will subscribe. The SiriusXM app would display ads and try VERY hard to get me to join contests to the point of controlling the app screen. Some of the recommended channels were just weird. In my opinion, this is unacceptable, so I ended up uninstalling the app after 2 weeks. The satellite radio experience in the car is much better unless you're driving under a bridge or driving next to a tall building, then the audio is interrupted. Overall, I am pleased with this car.

Great Ride

DesertDriver , 02/01/2023

2022 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Really super nice car, MPG is outstanding, smooth quiet ride, SR trim has plenty of options to satisfy most drivers. Don’t let the negative reviews fool you, this car is not a sports car but has ample power for the everyday driver. Regarding reliability, if you take care of it with regular maintenance and drive responsibly it will serve you well for many years.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Nissan Altima, so we've included reviews for other years of the Altima since its last redesign.

2022 Altima Features & Specs

Trim:

2.5 S

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$24,900
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	32 MPG
Cost to Drive	$125/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Altima models:

Automatic Emergency Braking: Automatically brakes the Altima in response to a potential collision with a vehicle, obstacle or pedestrian.
ProPilot Assist: Combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assistance to provide hands-on semi-automated driving assistance on the highway.
Intelligent Around-View Monitor: Offers a top-down view of the Altima and its surroundings through a surround-view camera system.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover9.2%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Poor
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2022 Nissan Altima Review

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Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

For sale near Ashburn, VA

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Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

2022 Nissan Altima trim level differences

Which Altima trim does Edmunds recommend?

Cost to Drive

Reliability

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

Recalls

Warranty

Nissan Altima Reviews

Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

2022 Altima Features & Specs

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