Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Nissan Sentra: Which One Is More Reliable? There's One Clear Winner

In a reliability showdown, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra shows a clear edge over the Nissan Sentra, with notable differences in reliability, recalls, and ownership costs. The Elantra earns a 4.5/5.0 reliability rating, ranking 8th among 36 compact cars, and averages $452 in annual repair costs, while the Sentra scores 4.0/5.0 and $491 in annual repairs. Ownership feedback includes roughly 139 Elantra owner complaints versus about 72 for the Sentra. Seven NHTSA recalls affect the Elantra compared to two for the Sentra; major recall issues involve front seat belt pretensioners for the Elantra and left/right tie rods plus a missing cowl seal for the Sentra. While the Elantra leads in reliability, fewer recalls and lower owner complaints currently favor the Sentra in overall consumer sentiment.