2022 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 18 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Nissan Frontier, 16% of its 111 total complaints that year. The median mileage at failure is 2,000 miles, and NHTSA shows no related recalls for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 18
- 16% of 111
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 2,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine RPM surges past 5,000 while climbing hills with cruise control engaged.
- Multiple dashboard warning lights appear at once, disabling cruise control, ABS, and radar-based driver assist features while driving.
- A rear driveshaft speed sensor failure triggers cascading ABS and tire-pressure sensor faults early in the vehicle's life.
- Dealers have told some owners the engine needs full replacement after recurring dashboard malfunction warnings.
When 2022 Nissan Frontier engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 18, 2021, latest Mar 11, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Nissan Frontier
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Frontier model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?
- NHTSA lists 18 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Frontier, which is 16% of the 111 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Nissan Frontier engine?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2022 Frontier.
- At what mileage do 2022 Frontier engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine-related complaints on the 2022 Frontier is 2,000 miles.
- Are the 2022 Frontier engine issues dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area includes 2 crashes and 1 injury reported for the 2022 Frontier, with no fires listed.
- How does 2022 compare to other Frontier model years for engine complaints?
- The 2022 Frontier's engine complaints made up 16% of its total complaints, lower than the 2023 model year's 33% but higher than years like 2019 at 7%.