repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Nissan FrontierProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 112 owner complaints about the 2022 Nissan Frontier, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-917 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Nissan Frontier has problems
112 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
31Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
24Power train4 crash/fire/injury
18Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
13Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
9Seats
6Engine
4Back over prevention
3Air bags
2514 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 33 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 31 | 2 |
| Power train | 24 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 2 |
| Seats | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| 14 other systems | 25 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2022 Nissan Frontier recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q2
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk. During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Frontier year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Frontier median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Nissan Frontier safety ratings
2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Frontier owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
After some driving my Forward Driving Aids light comes on showing the Front Sensor is blocked which it isn't and my Radio sounds like static which will stop if I turn the radio off then back on again but does it multiple times while driving also gets very staticy when a phone is plugged in to…
While driving the Automatic Braking System (ABS), Traction Control, forward collision, rear collision and system fault triangle alerts displayed resulting in systems being disabled. Pulled code, C1116, while waiting for dealer service availability. Dealer confirmed the issue is known, and Nissan…
Since I purchased my 2022 Nissan Frontier, I have experienced recurring issues where, periodically while driving, all the indicator lights appear on the digital screen (as shown in the attached photo). When this happens, all the advanced driver assistance systems become nonfunctional, including…
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