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2022 Nissan Frontier

The 2022 Nissan Frontier is a pickup truck, rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.

2022 Nissan Frontier
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Combined MPG
20
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$31,000
Recalls
6

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeNissan
ModelFrontier
Model year2022
Vehicle classPickup Truck

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3.8 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG18
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG20
CO₂ tailpipe444 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$3100

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Frontier 2WD20 MPG combined
Frontier 4WD19 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City18 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined20 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Frontier20 MPG
Class average22.6 MPG

About 12% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$546/mo
Amount financed
$27,900
Total interest
$4,854
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5-year fuel cost
$10,050

$2,010/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG20
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (6)

  • SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS21V958000 · 2021-12-09

    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."

    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.

  • TRAILER HITCHES21V917000 · 2021-11-22

    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."

    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION22V457000 · 2022-06-24

    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.

    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.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA22V527000 · 2022-07-21

    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."

    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION22V671000 · 2022-09-07

    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.

    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: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION22V772000 · 2022-10-13

    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."

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2022 Nissan Frontier?

The 2022 Nissan Frontier is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway).

Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier reliable?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2022 Nissan Frontier. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2022 Nissan Frontier?

The 2022 Nissan Frontier earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2022 Nissan Frontier?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2022 Nissan Frontier costs roughly $2,010 per year to fuel, or about $10,050 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2022 Nissan Frontier?

The 2022 Nissan Frontier is classified as a pickup truck. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC