2022 Nissan Frontier
Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2022 Nissan Frontier.
- Engine
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic (S9)
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Vehicle class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
- City MPG
- 18
- Highway MPG
- 24
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Est. annual fuel cost
- $2,200
Frontier reliability score
Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Power Train.
- Complaints
- 185
- Crashes
- 22
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 7
2022 Frontier oil capacity & type
- Viscosity
- 0W-20
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 5.4 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 5 qt
- OEM spec
- ILSAC GF-6A
- OEM oil filter
- Nissan 15208-9E01A
- Drain plug torque
- 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs)
- Drain plug socket
- 14 mm
2022 Nissan Frontier recalls
6 NHTSA safety recalls on file — showing the 5 most recent.
- 21V917000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. The tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural…
During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
- 21V958000
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…
During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.
- 22V457000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle…
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- 22V527000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM…
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 22V671000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not…
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
What's on this 2022 Nissan Frontier page
- Nissan Frontier engine specs and horsepower
- EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Frontier — city, highway, and combined MPG
- Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Frontier
- Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
- Reliability score and commonly reported Frontier issues
- Towing & payload ratings (for Nissan trucks and SUVs)
- Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage
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