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Nissan Frontier 2022–2026 (D41)

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- Price
- $27,100–$45,000
- MPG
- 21
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent capability
- Strength: Excellent value retention
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average tech
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A punchy 310-hp V6 and 6,720-lb tow rating anchor a reliable, value-holding midsize truck, but thirsty fuel economy and dated tech temper the appeal.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 1 of its 13 recalls was serious. About 9% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +2 points for its wider reputation.
4-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 3).
About $3,200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 23% of cars we track.
Cargo volume isn't published for this car.
Crew cab seats five with adequate front room; rear seat space is tight for a midsize truck, roughly segment-typical.
Strong 310-hp 3.8L V6 with 9-speed auto gives good midsize truck power and confident acceleration. Steering and handling are trucky, not sporty, but engine punch is above segment norm.
Updated D41 offers decent 8-9 inch touchscreens, wireless connectivity on higher trims, but lacks advanced driver aids and interface polish of Tacoma or Ranger rivals.
Revamped 2022 interior improved seats and materials, but ride remains firm and body-on-frame trucky, typical for the midsize segment.
Trucks have historically held their value best.
Rated to tow 6,720 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls14 recalls
14 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2022–2026
- Electrical — 27 complaints (2023)
- Recall — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH (2026)
- Electrical — 26 complaints (2022)
2026
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH26V023000
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 Moto
2025
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V324000
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.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software; exterior lighting: lighting control module: software25V508000
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 Fe
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH26V023000
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 Moto
2024
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module24V154000
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 improper
- RecallSteering: linkages; suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint24V479000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights24V582000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
This is a nine speed transmission which basically shifts up each gear every 5 to 6 MPH until you hit 9th gear about 52 MPH. The transmission will not shift to next gear fast enough causing the vehicle to be very slow. The transmission has to go through 5 gears to get to 30 MPH. Each gear shifts at 1
2023
- RecallTires: bead23V273000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.
- Complaint clusterElectrical27 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I purchased a pre-owned certified vehicle in June of 2025 it was a 2023 model with approximately 23k miles on it. In August of 2026 I was driving on the interstate and the vehicles warning lights came on and the vehicle shut down completely at a speed of 70 mph. The safety flashers quit working alon
- Complaint clusterPowertrain13 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Muffler developed hole in the top of it prematurely and melted the main wiring harness due to a known design flaw. The vehicle is still at the dealer awaiting repair. All warning lights came on, 4 wheel drive was disabled, center console lost power and hvac was disabled. Safety was put at risk as th
- Complaint clusterSteering6 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
Bought my 2023 Nissan Frontier PRO 4X last year and immediately noticed a clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. This noise only occurs while driving and making slight adjustments to the wheel. The noise ranges in loudness and intensity and at times can be felt while holding the steering whe
- Complaint clusterCruise control6 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
April 2 I was driving to an appt got off on access road and as I pulled up behind another vehicle the acceleration was faster than the pressure on the pedal warranted and the emergency stop-braking warning came on. After it was safe to proceed to my destination I proceeded to a parking spot as I tur
2022
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: storage; trailer hitches21V917000
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 Vehic
- RecallSeat belts: critical fasteners21V958000
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, "Seati
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission22V457000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera; equipment: electrical: infotainment: software22V527000
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
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission22V671000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: display function22V772000
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 t
- Complaint clusterElectrical26 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After some driving my Forward Driving Aids light comes on showing the Front Sensor is blocked which it isn't and my Radio sounds like static which will stop if I turn the radio off then back on again but does it multiple times while driving also gets very staticy when a phone is plugged in to charge
- Complaint clusterPowertrain24 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
See attached document for complaint.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other14 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission is rolling 4-5 inches when moving from drive/reverse to park. I am concerned that the vehicle will roll away since it bounces when it finally catches. There was a previous recall 22V457000 but my specific VIN was not included for some reason.
- Complaint clusterCruise control8 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Since I purchased my 2022 Nissan Frontier, I have experienced recurring issues where, periodically while driving, all the indicator lights appear on the digital screen (as shown in the attached photo). When this happens, all the advanced driver assistance systems become nonfunctional, including crui
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance7 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
When using adaptive cruise and there is a slight hill and it loses around 1-3 mph it will change 2-4 gears and get as high as 6500rpm just to make up those lost mph. On one occasion I hit a small patch of gravel on a repaired spot on the highway and temporarily lost control of my truck. This is a ma
Cost to own$27,300 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$27,100–$45,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,200/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
18
Highway MPG
24
Combined MPG
21
Horsepower
310 hp
Doors
4
Length
224.0 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
72.0 in
Wheelbase
139.8 in
Curb weight
4,806 lb
Towing capacity
6,720 lbs
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