2022 Nissan Sentra safety rating
The 2022 Nissan Sentra earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating.
Methodology: safety ratings are pulled from NHTSA NCAP data for this make, model, and model year where a tested configuration is published. NHTSA and IIHS use separate tests.
Sources and review: source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program data. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.
Tested configuration: 2022 Nissan Sentra 4 FWD
Other Nissan Sentra model years
Safety ratings change year to year — compare nearby model years.
Frequently asked
What is the 2022 Nissan Sentra safety rating?
The 2022 Nissan Sentra earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. NHTSA crash-test ratings run 1 to 5 stars; 5 is the safest.
Are NHTSA and IIHS ratings the same?
No. NHTSA (the government NCAP program, shown here) and IIHS (an insurance-industry nonprofit) are separate programs with different tests. A car can score well in one and not the other — check both before buying.