2022 Nissan Frontier Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Frontier. Part of Generation 3 (D41) — 2022–present.

20212023
Complaints
188
per 10K Sold
24.7
US Sales
76,185
Crashes
22
Fires
3
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2022 Nissan Frontier Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#125 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:17,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#224 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:30,550 mi
Crash-related:4
#317 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:22,700 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Nissan Frontier.

Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
17,500
Transmission / Drivetrain
24
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
30,550
Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
22,700
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,200
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,050
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
2,000
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Nissan Frontier

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~415,718 vehicles.

22V772000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~27,388 affected

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."

22V671000Automatic Transmission
~197,230 affected

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.

22V527000Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~10,477 affected

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."

22V457000Automatic Transmission
~180,176 affected

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.

21V958000Seat Belts:critical Fasteners
~425 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier vehicles. The seat belt bracket mounting bolts on the left-rear seat may have been incorrectly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

21V917000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage · Trailer Hitches
~22 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. The tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural integrity of the fuel tank in the event of a rear crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

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2022 Nissan Frontier — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2022 Nissan Frontier has 188 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 17,500 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (24 complaints, avg 30,550 mi); Brakes (17 complaints, avg 22,700 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 18,438 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Nissan Frontier include 22 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 415,718 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Nissan Frontier?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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