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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Nissan Frontier has 9 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are 9-Speed Automatic Parking Pawl Rollaway Recall ($0-$0 repair), Steering Knuckle / Front Suspension Bolt Loosening Recall ($0-$500 repair) and Left-Rear Seat Belt Buckle Bracket Bolts Cross-Threaded - Recall 21V958 (PC856) ($0-$0 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $2,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles. The front right-side lower link may have been manufactured with an oversized ball joint, which can result in corrosion and ball joint separation from the front right-side lower link.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Nissan Frontier has 9 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 9-Speed Automatic Parking Pawl Rollaway Recall, Steering Knuckle / Front Suspension Bolt Loosening Recall, Left-Rear Seat Belt Buckle Bracket Bolts Cross-Threaded - Recall 21V958 (PC856). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2022 Nissan Frontier has 9 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: 9-Speed Automatic Parking Pawl Rollaway Recall and Steering Knuckle / Front Suspension Bolt Loosening Recall and Left-Rear Seat Belt Buckle Bracket Bolts Cross-Threaded - Recall 21V958 (PC856). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Nissan Frontier issues range from $0 to $2,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, 9-Speed Automatic Parking Pawl Rollaway Recall, typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Some 2022-2023 Frontier trucks equipped with the 9-speed automatic were recalled because the transmission parking pawl may not engage when the shifter is placed in Park. Owners reported vehicles rolling after being parked, sometimes with no warning other than the truck not being… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Nissan recalled certain 2022-2023 Frontier trucks because front suspension steering knuckle bolts may loosen over time. Owners and service departments reported clunking, alignment changes, and concern about degraded steering control. If the fasteners loosen enough, steering and w… Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: high.
Nissan recalled certain 2022 Frontier (D41) trucks because the mounting bolts for the left-rear seat belt buckle bracket may have been cross-threaded during assembly due to a tooling error, leaving them improperly tightened. A loose or damaged anchorage can break in a crash, caus… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The Frontier's wheel speed sensors sit exposed at the hubs and fail from corrosion, road salt and debris damage, and because the same signal feeds the anti-lock brakes, the Vehicle Dynamic Control stability system and the traction control, one dead sensor lights the whole cluster… Repairs typically run $150-$500. Severity: medium.
Multiple owners of the current Frontier have reported a persistent rear-end whine or humming noise, often most noticeable between roughly 45 and 75 mph under light throttle or coast-down. The sound is commonly traced to ring-and-pinion setup, carrier bearings, or axle-related dri… Repairs typically run $300-$2,500. Severity: medium.
Owners of the new-generation Frontier have reported intermittent no-start events, extended crank, or occasional stalling tied to control-module logic, battery state sensitivity, or software calibration issues. Complaints commonly describe the truck acting like a weak battery or f… Repairs typically run $150-$900. Severity: medium.
The nine-speed automatic introduced on the 2020 Frontier (carried into the fully redesigned 2022 D41) draws a large and consistent body of complaints about drivability rather than hard failure: a lag or hesitation from a stop before the truck moves, a jerk or lurch as the transmi… Repairs typically run $0-$2,500. Severity: medium.
On 4x4 Frontiers the transfer case is shifted by an electric actuator motor with position switches rather than a mechanical lever, and both the motor and the switches are common failure points. The classic presentation is that the 4WD selector is turned and nothing happens: the d… Repairs typically run $350-$1,100. Severity: medium.
A common owner complaint on the current Frontier is the center infotainment unit freezing, rebooting, losing audio, or dropping Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connections. Reports span multiple trims and years, especially on trucks with frequent smartphone integration use. The issue… Repairs typically run $0-$1,200. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
