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2022 Nissan Frontier

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Frontier.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2022 Nissan Frontier delivers 18/24/20 mpg via a nine-speed automatic transmission, and its reliability record shows 110 owner complaints with the power train as the top category alongside six recalls. In the context of the model's complaint history from 1998 to 2025, the 2022 total falls well short of the 210 complaints peaked in 2000 but remains above the seven-complaint low seen in 2025, situating this model year in the lower-middle of the long-term range. That placement indicates the current iteration has steered clear of the early-generation spikes while still reflecting more reported issues than the most recent model years.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque35 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · EN Rating: 510 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520831U1E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · EN Rating: 510 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified
Tire size265/70R17 115SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520831U1E
Engine air filter165469BT1A
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288909CA0B alt 288909CA0A
Serpentine belt117209BU0B
Thermostat212009BT0A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length224 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height72 in
Wheelbase139.8 in
Curb weight4806 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Frontier of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2022 PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.30 sec15.60 sec310 hp4x4
2022PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.50 sec15.70 sec310 hp4x4
2022PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.90 sec16.00 sec310 hp4x4
2022PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V68.59 sec16.67 sec310 hp4x4
2025PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.30 sec15.70 sec310 hp4WD
2025PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.60 sec15.80 sec310 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 35 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts35 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceEN Rating: 510 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 136.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 63.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: 0.63
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006"
Maximum Rotor RunoutMeasure with
Maximum Drum Diameter7.520"

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Nissan Frontier maintained a period of relatively low federal activity from 2011 through 2021, with the 2021 model reporting only 17 complaints and 2 recalls. The 2022 model year represents a significant spike in this trend, jumping to 110 complaints and 6 recalls. Top complaint areas for 2022 include the Power Train (14), "Unknown Or Other" (10), the Electrical System (7), and Seats (6), with an additional 11 crash and 3 fire complaints. This volatility contrasts sharply with the 2025 data, which shows a return to lower figures with 7 complaints and 3 recalls. Positioned as a peak in recent complaint and recall volume, the 2022 model year appears to be a problematic outlier in the current generation's arc. Given the sharp increase in recalls and complaints compared to adjacent years, this is not a recommended year to buy.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
115
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
110
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 110 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train14
Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System7
Seats6
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance5
Service Brakes4
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V958000Seat Belts:Critical FastenersReported 09/12/2021

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… 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…

21V917000Trailer HitchesReported 22/11/2021

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 115 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB25-0422025-09-10StructureEXCESSIVE WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD AREA YOU CONFIRM The customer states there is a…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Frontier have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Frontier get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.