2022 Nissan Altima: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Altima that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11638395 (filed 01/24/2025): “Vehicle battery stops working not starting until a jump is given. we had the battery tested at advance auto they told us nothing was wrong with the battery. january 24,2025…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11618094 (filed 10/04/2024): “On 6/5/2024 i purchased a vehicle from lithia dodge in twin falls idaho. on july 6th 2024 my wife and i we're driving through walmart parking lot and the car just up and died. i called the car dealership to try and get a hold of the salesman that sold it to me or the finance manager and continue to …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11537805 (filed 08/10/2023): “I was driving along i55 at 65-70 mph when my car had multiple lights come on the dash w d started ringing. my car then shot left into the median wall. it spun at least twice hitting the wall and stopping facing southbound in the northbound lanes. the vehicle is currently at the ins inspection lot. t…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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