Does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have a transmission recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, 22V671000 and 22V457000, covering a transmission parking pawl that may not engage when shifted into park, which can cause the vehicle to roll away.

How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?

NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Frontier, which is 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are the transmission problems dangerous?

NHTSA records 4 crashes tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 597.5 miles.

What should owners do about the parking pawl recall?

NHTSA recall remedies advise owners to apply the parking brake every time they park the vehicle until the dealer performs the applicable repair.

2022 Nissan Frontier Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Nissan Frontier, 22% of all complaints that year, including 4 crashes. Two related recalls (22V671000 and 22V457000) address a transmission parking pawl that may not engage, letting the vehicle roll away. Median mileage at failure is 597.5.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 24; 22% of 111
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 598 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission parking pawl fails to engage after shifting into park, causing the truck to roll backward or forward unexpectedly.
Some drivers say the vehicle rolled away and struck parked vehicles or other objects while left in park.
Owners describe the transmission hunting for gear or shifting out of gear unexpectedly at highway speed or on steep grades, sometimes triggering a check engine light and an automatic transmission fault message.
One owner reported catastrophic transmission failure with multiple failed solenoids early in ownership, leaving the vehicle inoperable.
Some complaints describe dashboard warning lights and system failure messages appearing along with transmission-related faults, in some cases locking the transmission in park.

When 2022 Nissan Frontier transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 5, 2022, latest Mar 11, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2022 to Mar 2026; peak Jul 2022 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Nissan Frontier

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 22V457000Jun 24, 2022Transmission & Powertrain180,176 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan 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 replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Frontier model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201015 (25%)
20119 (14%)
201220 (26%)
20136 (13%)
20146 (14%)
20155 (15%)
20163 (7%)
20176 (16%)
20182 (8%)
20197 (25%)
202012 (52%)
20215 (26%)
202224 (22%)
202313 (20%)
20246 (27%)
20252 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have a transmission recall?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, 22V671000 and 22V457000, covering a transmission parking pawl that may not engage when shifted into park, which can cause the vehicle to roll away.
How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?: NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Frontier, which is 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Are the transmission problems dangerous?: NHTSA records 4 crashes tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 597.5 miles.
What should owners do about the parking pawl recall?: NHTSA recall remedies advise owners to apply the parking brake every time they park the vehicle until the dealer performs the applicable repair.