2022 Nissan Frontier Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 Frontier years
The 2022 Nissan Frontier ranks worst of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 100 and 111 complaints, including 11 crashes and 3 fires. It carries 6 recalls, led by two separate transmission parking pawl recalls, and is rated Avoid relative to other Frontier years.
- Complaints
- 111
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 11 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17.5 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2022 Nissan Frontier problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Vehicles reportedly shifted into park but rolled or lurched forward or backward on their own, sometimes striking other vehicles or objects.
- Owners describe the transmission unexpectedly hunting for gear or downshifting hard at highway speed.
- Some drivers report the rear end shifting independently to the side at low speed, causing loss of control and a crash.
- Several owners state the brakes did not respond as expected, with the pedal going to the floor before a collision.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during head-on or rear-end crashes despite significant impact.
- One owner described an electrical fire risk while connecting an aftermarket trailer wiring connector to the truck's wiring.
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 16 model years of the Frontier, 2022 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and ranks worst overall, with 111 complaints and 6 recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (33 complaints, 30% share), Electrical System (32 complaints, 29% share), and Transmission & Powertrain (24 complaints, 22% share).
- Does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have a transmission recall?
- Yes. Nissan issued two separate recalls (22V671000 and 22V457000) for a transmission parking pawl that may not engage in park, which can cause the vehicle to roll away.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2022 Frontier, covering infotainment rebooting, transmission parking pawl issues, a Sirius XM infotainment glitch, seat belt bolts, and a fuel tank/tow hitch installation problem.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
- EPA rates the 2022 Frontier at 19.5 mpg combined (17.5 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,325.