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2022 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
5%of 112 total for the year
Median mileage
2,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Nissan Frontier, 5% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was traveling on the highway doing 70 mph in the left lane when warning lights started appearing on the dash. The first light was an ABS light. 5 minutes later the truck completely died. I was able to coast across the right hand lane and make my way into the shoulder. With the vehicle completely shut down, I had lost power steering and brake effectiveness. Fortunately, traffic was light and I was able to avoid other vehicles. I was unable to restart the vehicle and had to have it towed to a Nissan dealer. It took them 2 months to diagnose and repair the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707611, filed 2025-12

“I had an accident , last night 08/04/2022 I was parked an upper hill and out of no were my truck blast up w speed and went forward at full speed I couldn’t control it I try braking and the brakes weren’t working my foot was literally all the way forward. The steering wheel got really hard couldn’t control it . Unfortunately I end up crashing and hitting an innocent man performing his job my truck stopped and crushed the poor man into his truck … Not Even the air bags or sensors turn on they failed , it’s like if something took over my truck . …”

NHTSA complaint #11477807, filed 2022-08

“my truck has been warning malfunction on cluster cause can't let me pedal push to go and can't let me on control cruise over 100 times. I went to Nissan dealership to check my truck. thy said need new engine. I felt they scammed me nine still fine and drive good. I told them to disgontic analysis my truck. still said ned replace new engine. 89,000 miles short time engine. when malfunction warning light will stop me go pedal or control cruise. I hav to turn off engine 10 mins then start to go working good until 1 hr again malfunction warning on cluster to prevent me go control cruise and pedal.”

NHTSA complaint #11613074, filed 2024-09

“On 8/26/23, I came upon a red light and stopped. Vehicle immediately would not go into gear, all dash lights and check engine light were flashing, and fan motors were running loudly. Error message said automatic transmission error. The vehicle could not be turned off for approx. 10 minutes. Had to push the vehicle off of the roadway. I was able to restart the vehicle after 2 hours. On 8/28,23, the exact same thing happened and I was stuck in the lane of traffic. All dash lights and check engine light were flashing. Error message said automatic transmission error. Would not go into any gear. …”

NHTSA complaint #11541462, filed 2023-08

“The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer nine times and was diagnosed and determined that the brake switch and master gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM’s increased and the vehicle revved up and jolted forward. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11495846, filed 2022-12, 2,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202429%
20231320%
202265%
2021210%
2020522%
201927%
201814%
2017411%
2016818%
201526%
201348%
20121316%
201146%
2010712%
200925%
20082619%
20077214%
20068213%
20058015%
200469%
200311%
200222%
200132%
200021%
199811%

Other parts of the 2022 Nissan Frontier

Forward collision avoidance
33 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Nissan Frontier

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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