This page covers 7 recalls, 107 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Nissan Frontier.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2022 Nissan Frontier centers on the forward collision avoidance system and powertrain. On the ADAS side, owners frequently report the system becoming temporarily unavailable or nonfunctional, with several describing scenarios where snow or debris on the front of the truck triggers false warnings or causes the radar-based features to drop out entirely. A recurring sub-pattern involves multiple warning lights illuminating at once, with cruise control, anti-lock brakes, and other driver assistance features going offline together in the same event. On the powertrain side, owners report vibration during deceleration and uphill driving, with some cases diagnosed at dealerships as transmission-related failures involving the control module or internal components. The electrical system draws the next-largest share of complaints, including reports of the backup camera staying dark for a minute or more after startup, a behavior some owners say persists even after a software update.
107
Total Complaints
11
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Nissan Frontier has 7 recalls, the most serious being a transmission defect where the parking pawl may not engage when shifted into park, allowing the truck to roll away unexpectedly.
On the fuel system side, certain Crew Cab Long Bed models are missing a tow hitch that is needed to protect the fuel tank in a rear collision. Without it, the leaf spring can contact the fuel tank during a crash, causing a fuel leak and raising the risk of fire. The left-rear seat belt bracket mounting bolts may also be insufficiently tightened, meaning the bracket can break in a crash and leave the rear passenger without effective restraint. Two recalls address rear visibility: the infotainment system can reboot when a SiriusXM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," and separately, the system may reboot continuously when the vehicle is restarted. Both conditions result in the rearview camera going dark while the truck is in use.
At a glance
What can fail
The infotainment system may repeatedly restart when you start the vehicle, which can make the rearview display stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the infotainment software at no cost, or the update can be installed over-the-air automatically.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission parking pawl may fail to engage when shifting into park, allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module (and engine control module on some Titans) to fix the pawl engagement issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When Sirius XM is set to "Not Subscribed," the infotainment system may restart unexpectedly, causing the rearview camera to stop working.
What the fix does
The infotainment system software will be updated at a dealer or by over-the-air update at no cost to restore rearview camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission parking pawl may fail to engage when shifted into park, allowing the vehicle to roll away unintentionally.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the left-rear seat belt bracket may be loose, allowing the bracket to break during a crash and preventing the seat belt from restraining a passenger.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail instructions to bring your truck to a dealer for inspection and replacement of the left-rear seat belt bracket bolts if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the seat belt bracket on the left-rear seat may not be properly tightened, compromising the seat belt's ability to restrain occupants safely.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left-rear seat belt bracket mounting bolts and repair any damaged threads at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tow hitch was not installed on certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. Without it, the fuel tank structure may be compromised in a rear crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
