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2022 Nissan Frontier Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 112 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Nissan Frontier

The 2022 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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36/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2022 Nissan Frontier

The 2022 Nissan Frontier shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
112
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
11
Crash Reports
3 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Nissan Frontier (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners
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…
NHTSA #21V958000
🔧 Trailer Hitches
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…
NHTSA #21V917000
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
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…
NHTSA #22V457000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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….
NHTSA #22V527000
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
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:…
NHTSA #22V671000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
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…
NHTSA #22V772000
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Nissan Frontier

Based on 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
27
Power Train
24
Unknown Or Other
14
Vehicle Speed Control
8
Forward Collision Avoidance
7
Service Brakes
7
Seats
6
Air Bags
3
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Nissan Frontier — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 43 complaints 2017 38 complaints 2018 25 complaints 2019 28 complaints 2020 23 complaints 2021 20 complaints 2022 112 complaints 2023 66 complaints 2024 22 complaints 2025 9 complaints 2026 11 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2022, 2023 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Nissan Frontier

Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Nissan Frontier has 6 recall campaigns and 112 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?
The 2022 Nissan Frontier has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Nissan Frontier are: Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier safe to buy?
The 2022 Nissan Frontier has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Frontier should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Frontier are: 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2022, 2023.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.