2022 Nissan Frontier Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 Nissan Frontier ranks 4th worst out of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 85 and an Avoid verdict. Owners logged 111 complaints, 11 crashes, and 6 recalls, with the top issue being collision avoidance and camera systems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 Frontier years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 111
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 11
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17.5 city / 22.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2022 Nissan Frontier problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras33 (30%)
- Electrical System32 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain24 (22%)
- Brakes21 (19%)
- Other20 (18%)
- Engine18 (16%)
- Structure & Body16 (14%)
- Airbags3 (3%)
- Fuel System3 (3%)
- Steering3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles reportedly shifted into park but rolled or lurched unexpectedly, including one case with unintended acceleration into parked vehicles.
- Automatic emergency braking failed to activate or stop the vehicle before a collision in some reports.
- Brakes reportedly stopped responding or locked up unexpectedly, in one case while parked on a hill.
- Owners described the transmission hunting for gears or downshifting hard at highway speeds.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including a head-on impact and a median barrier collision.
- One owner reported the rear end shifting independently with traction control and ABS lights on, leading to a loss of control.
2022 Nissan Frontier recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V772000Oct 13, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras27,388 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:display function
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.
- NHTSA 22V671000Sep 7, 2022Transmission & Powertrain197,230 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Â Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Â Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Â Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Â Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- NHTSA 22V527000Jul 21, 2022Other10,477 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.
2022 Nissan Frontier fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Frontier years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Among 21 model years of the Frontier, 2022 ranks 4th worst with a complaint index of 85, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, and carries an Avoid verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras with 33 complaints (30% share), followed by Electrical System (32 complaints) and Transmission & Powertrain (24 complaints).
- Does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Frontier, covering infotainment reboots, transmission parking pawl failure, Sirius XM software issues, seat belt bolts, and a fuel tank hitch installation problem.
- How many complaints does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?
- NHTSA lists 111 complaints for the 2022 Frontier, including 11 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 injuries.
- What is the median mileage at failure for 2022 Frontier problems?
- Overall median mileage at failure is 2,000 miles, though Transmission & Powertrain issues were reported at a median of 597.5 miles and Brakes issues at 9,000 miles.