The Lemon Index2022 Nissan Frontier.
The 2022 Nissan Frontier is about average by owner complaints: 102 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 109, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 19 to 20 mpg combined. The best Nissan Frontier year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 112 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Frontier year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 21K miles on the car (17 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 6
- back over prevention 2022
The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display.
- transmission & drivetrain 2022
The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- back over prevention 2022
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.
Show all 6 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2022
The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- seat belts 2021
The seat belt bracket mounting bolts on the left-rear seat may have been incorrectly tightened.
- trailer hitches 2021
The tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural integrity of the fuel tank in the event of a rear crash.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 115 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on…
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The forward collision warning system has engaged multiple times for no reason. The occurrences have each happened during low light accompanied by a light fog at 35-40 MPH causing the vehicle to slow.
2022 Nissan Frontier owner · NHTSA complaint 11474233
More owner reports
Classification : BR22-001 DTC C1116 and/or C1142 stored in the ABS control module.
NHTSA complaint 11650802
Driving down the highway my abs and traction control lit up then it said front collision sensor malfunction and system fault.
NHTSA complaint 11631500
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 109; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Frontier year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Frontier problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (35%), electrical (25%) and transmission & drivetrain (22%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?
6 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Nissan Frontier get?
19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 22% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Nissan Frontier cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Frontier year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2018 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works