New Frontier with driver-assist faults
The 2022 Frontier has more complaints than any recent year. Traction control, ABS and forward collision warnings that come on together are the main reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 112 owner complaints and 6 recalls
147 2.2x the Frontier average
6 free to fix at a dealer
Every Frontier year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
ABS and traction control faults
Several warning lights at once and driver aids switching off.
Fix: Software update or sensor $150 to $500
Electrical
False collision warnings
Forward collision system faults and cruise control shutting off.
Fix: Calibration $150 to $400
Collision avoidance
Recalls
During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.
During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Nissan Frontier
- Drive with cruise control on and watch for warnings.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.31 of the 112 owner complaints about the 2022 Frontier involve the electrical system (28%).
- Check by VIN for open recalls and software updates.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Frontier has 6 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier reliable?
New Frontier with driver-assist faults. The 2022 Frontier has more complaints than any recent year. Traction control, ABS and forward collision warnings that come on together are the main reports.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?
6 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Frontier problems?
ABS and traction control faults; False collision warnings.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.