2022 Nissan Frontier Safety Report
2022 NISSAN FRONTIER Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Nissan Frontier
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 Nissan Frontier. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (6) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (105) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 14 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2025 | Compare against the 2025 Nissan Frontier with 6 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Nissan Frontier before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Frontier Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Frontier years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Frontier | 17 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2025 Nissan Frontier | 6 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Nissan Frontier | 26 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier | 25 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Nissan Frontier | 37 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier | 42 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2022 Nissan Frontier Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 Nissan Frontier, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
14 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlySeats
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Seats issues Nissan onlyForward Collision Avoidance
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyElectrical System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyService Brakes
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2022 Nissan Frontier
Reliability Score
The 2022 Nissan Frontier receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2022 Nissan Frontier
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2022 Nissan Frontier
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Nissan Frontier:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission Automatic transmission malfunctions have been reported, causing dashboard lights to flicker and the vehicle to slip into higher gears unexpectedly. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Forward collision avoidance systems have shown occasional failures, leading to random activation of the collision sign and lag in vehicle response. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Seat Belt Fasteners Critical fastener issues with seat belts have been reported, potentially leading to seat belt failure and safety hazards. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Rearview Mirror Delamination Rearview mirror delamination has been reported, posing a safety hazard due to reduced visibility. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Nissan Frontier:
Automatic transmission malfunctions are the most common issue, affecting 23% of vehicles.
Forward collision avoidance system failures are reported in 14% of vehicles.
Critical fastener issues with seat belts are reported in 6% of vehicles.
Rearview mirror delamination is reported in 4% of vehicles.
Recall Details for the 2022 Nissan Frontier
The following 6 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Nissan Frontier by NHTSA:
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.
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: r...
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Nissan Frontier
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Nissan Frontier with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
See attached document for complaint.
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 cruise control, ABS brakes and radar detection. These incidents have occurred while driving on the highw...
The light turned green. The truck got up to fourth gear and slipped all the lights on the dash lit up so I took it to the first transmission shop where they said transmission just went out at 75,140 miles pretty much the exact mileage for my first service according to the book in the glove box I took it to Nissan dealership where they said it was the shift selector needed to be changed for a total...
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving uphill, the vehicle vibrated. The contact stated that the vibration increased as the contact decelerated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission parking pawl and the transmission control module had failed. The vehicle was repaired...
I was traveling on the highway doing 70 mph in the left lane when warning lights started appearing on the dash. The first light was an ABS light. 5 minutes later the truck completely died. I was able to coast across the right hand lane and make my way into the shoulder. With the vehicle completely shut down, I had lost power steering and brake effectiveness. Fortunately, traffic was light and I wa...
This truck was parked in the driveway for at least 24 hours. The battery was dead, so my fiancé got the jumper box out of the truck and popped the hood. After he lifted the hood, he got one of the clamps on the battery when the truck started to roll forward. He couldn’t get out in enough time and was run over. The truck can be inspected upon request. There was a police report and insurance report ...
When driving, the collision sign randomly comes on. It causes the the vehicle to rev and there's a lag in picking up speed. There are times when the vehicle is "stuck" while waiting on a left turn and it screeches and jolts when I press on the gas to move forward before it actually moves.
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was manufactured and delivered with no rear tow hitch installed. The contact indicated that the missing tow hitch created a safety hazard concerning the fuel tank in the event of a collision in the rear of the vehicle. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the issue, but no assistance was offered. The contact...
I am reporting an issue with the audio head unit/touchscreen system in my truck. The unit consistently malfunctions by producing loud static noise when I increase the volume. In many instances, the radio completely shuts off or freezes, and I have to repeatedly press the on/off knob to get it working again. Sometimes it takes several tries before it functions normally. This problem creates a majo...
“System fault” see owners manual. Forward emergency brake assist not working , reverse emergency brake assist not working. As well as the traction control was not working. Forward/Reverse Safety is a concern because if a vehicle cuts me off or person jumps in front or walks behind of my vehicle it will cause accident. The dealership confirmed the problem. As well as many people state they have had...
The rearview mirror has begun to delaminate causing a safety hazard of visibility. I have never once cleaned it with chemicals or touched the glass. I believe it was due to heat and vehicle parked outside over time. Temps do not get hotter than 97 degrees so this is a major concern for areas that receive high temps. Mirror is available for pictures or physical inspection. I will be bringing this t...
The interior lights do not come on. We can manually turn on the light switch but it won’t come on when the doors open. We have to wiggle the front switch (middle, ceiling, between the driver and passenger) nor the rear interior light.
I took my 2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 in for an oil change and a state inspection. The shop discovered that my left rear axle seal was leaking all over the brakes and rotors. As a result, it failed the inspection, and I had to spend $1,600 to get it repaired. The mechanic mentioned that it's unusual to see this issue on a 2022 model with only 27,000 miles. I figured I should report it, as it might...
Power front doors lock and will not open from the inside or outside. This happens at least every day I think it's very dangerous and other owners of these trucks have reported the same issue.
Classification : BR22-001 DTC C1116 and/or C1142 stored in the ABS control module.
Transmission is rolling 4-5 inches when moving from drive/reverse to park. I am concerned that the vehicle will roll away since it bounces when it finally catches. There was a previous recall 22V457000 but my specific VIN was not included for some reason.
CRUISE CONTROL SURGING VEHICLE BEYOND INITIAL SET LIMIT. I recently purchased my 2022 Nissan frontier 4x4 crewcab from a Texas dealership. After driving it for a week or so, I noticed that while the "Cruise Control" is engaged, any sort of incline ahead of the vehicle will cause the transmission to down shift and Rev up the engine to 5k+ rpms which causes the vehicle to Surge and speed up way...
Right daytime running lamp failed at approximately 40,000 miles. Dealer has not been contacted other than to get a price for the replacement part. Safety is compromised by vehicle being less noticeable to other drivers. No warning lamps are activated.
Driving down the highway my abs and traction control lit up then it said front collision sensor malfunction and system fault.
Vehicle was parked and not running in driveway, and many hours later it rolled down the driveway on its own. This is not a driveway with an incline
Showing 20 of 105 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Nissan Frontier
Has the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER been recalled?
Yes, the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER has 6 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER have?
The 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER has 105 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 11 involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER?
The 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 3/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER involve power train (14 complaints), unknown or other (10 complaints), seats (6 complaints). Other affected components include forward collision avoidance, electrical system, service brakes.
How many crash reports does the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER have?
There are 11 crash reports associated with the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER out of 105 total complaints (10.5% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER have?
There are 3 fire reports for the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER out of 105 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER is acceptable with caveats. It has 105 complaints, 6 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER?
The components with the most failures on the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER are: 1. POWER TRAIN (14 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10 complaints), 3. SEATS (6 complaints), 4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (6 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 14 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER?
Be aware of potential power train and electrical system issues. Regular maintenance and monitoring are crucial to ensure safety. The 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER has 105 NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER?
The 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 105 owner complaints, 6 recalls, and 14 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Automatic Transmission and Forward Collision Avoidance.
What are the known issues with the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER?
Known issues with the 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER include: Automatic Transmission, Forward Collision Avoidance, Seat Belt Fasteners, Rearview Mirror Delamination. These are based on patterns found across 105 NHTSA complaints. 6 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
The most common issues are automatic transmission malfunctions and forward collision avoidance system failures.
Are there any recalls for the 2022 Nissan Frontier?
Yes, there are recalls for automatic transmission issues, back over prevention system display malfunctions, and seat belt fastener issues.
What should I do if I experience dashboard lights flickering?
Have the vehicle inspected by a professional to diagnose and address the issue promptly.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential power train and electrical system issues. Regular maintenance and monitoring are crucial to ensure safety.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Nissan Frontier
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Nissan Frontier. The data includes 105 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 6 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 11 reported crashes, 3 fire incidents, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2022 Nissan Frontier an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 3 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16