2022 Nissan Frontier problems and complaints
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Nissan Frontier. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (33), Electrical System (30), Power Train (24).
Key takeaways
- 111 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 30 | 27% |
| Power Train | 24 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 17% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 12% |
| Seats | 9 | 8% |
| Engine | 6 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-15
A warning light came on my dash. When I took it to the dealership they told me my airbag module would need to be replaced based on their diagnostic. They told me my airbags are possibly not working at this time. I feel this is a huge safety issue. Since I am unable to afford the $2919.90 to have it replaced I am drivin...
Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-05
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 charge.
Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-06-27
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 issued a technical bull...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.