2022 Nissan Frontier
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 112
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 112 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 189 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 532 |
| 2006 | 617 |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
38% · 42 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
Electrical system
28% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing connectors/plugs/receptacles and fuel gauge.
Show complaint excerpts
the truck is acquired new with a factory installed 110 Inverter and 2 outlets, one inside the passenger compartment, and one in the truck bed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Power train
21% · 24 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On June 29, 2022 My 2022 Nissan Frontier was parked drive in front of garage door. I arrived home for lunch and parked my cab farm tractor in yard under shade tree to keep cool while I was inside my home.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-30
Service brakes
17% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing air.
Show complaint excerpts
I do not know what caused this to happen. There were no warning lights or messages. Prior to this incident the transmission would rev/speed up on its own for a few seconds (I don't know if this is relevant).
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-09
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
June 24, 2022 driving the vehicle at average speed 52-54 in highways when i pressed the brake it didnt respond, the automatic emergency braking did not activate or stop the vehicle. The air bag's also didn't were deployed, or engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-14
Also filed under Air bags
Vehicle speed control
12% · 13 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-12-16Fuel system, gasoline, trailer hitches21V917000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC855.
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2022Complaint volume 112 complaints filed for this model year.
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2022-01-27Seat belts21V958000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts on the left-rear seat and repair any damaged threads as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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2022-07-29Back over prevention, equipment22V527000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles.
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.
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2022-10-28Power train22V671000 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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle.
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2022-11-30Power train22V457000 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.
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.
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2022-12-09Back over prevention22V772000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 42 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V917000 · Fuel system, gasoline, trailer hitches
- Recall 21V958000 · Seat belts
- Recall 22V527000 · Back over prevention, equipment
- Recall 22V671000 · Power train
- Recall 22V457000 · Power train
- Recall 22V772000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Nissan Frontier is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.