Recalls
6campaigns
2 power train · 1 rear camera · 1 electrical
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
112filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 3★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
20mpg combined
$3,266/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.8 L 6-cyl· 9-speed automatic
2 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Nissan Frontier. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.
96.6% repairedof 27,388 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Nissan Frontier. Not checked against your VIN.
Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM 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.
90.9% repairedof 197,230 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V671000
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Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.
99.6% repairedof 10,477 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V527000
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Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
91.6% repairedof 180,176 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V457000
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Seat Belt Bracket May Break/FMVSS 207, 209, & 210
Seat belts · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. Nissan's number for this recall is PC856.
81.9% repairedof 425 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V958000
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Missing Tow Hitch Compromises Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301
Fuel system, gasoline · storage
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
- 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.
86.4% repairedof 22 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (112)
112 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.
11involved a crash
3involved a fire
3injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 112 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 33 | 29.5% |
| Electrical system | 31 | 27.7% |
| Power train | 24 | 21.4% |
| Unknown or other | 20 | 17.9% |
| Service brakes | 19 | 17% |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 11.6% |
| Seats | 9 | 8% |
| Engine | 6 | 5.4% |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 3.6% |
| Air bags | 3 | 2.7% |
How 2022 compares with other Frontier years
Best and worst Frontier years →201738
201825
201928
202023
202119
2022112
202366
202422
20258
202610
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 38 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 | 2 |
| 2019 | 28 | 1 |
| 2020 | 23 | 2 |
| 2021 | 19 | 2 |
| 2022 | 112 | 6 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1 |
| 2024 | 22 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 |
| 2026 | 10 | 1 |
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 3★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 20.4%★★★☆☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Nissan Frontier pu/cc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined
20
mpg combined
18
city
24
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 444 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year
Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 | 458 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2022 Nissan Frontier FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 22V772000 (rear camera), 22V671000 (power train), 22V527000 (electrical), 22V457000 (power train), 21V958000 (seat belt), 21V917000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Frontier problems?
Owners filed 112 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (33), Electrical system (31), Power train (24) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 Nissan Frontier get?
EPA rates the 3.8 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic version at 18 city, 24 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2022 Nissan Frontier get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 Nissan Frontier pu/cc 4wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (20.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 Frontier compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Nissan Frontier model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (19) and the 2017 the most (38). The 2022 drew 112. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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