While they may not exactly be hot choices in the segment right now, the arrival of Japanese pickup trucks has offset the standards regarding reliability in the category. The 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab is one of the midsize pickup trucks that has been successful in doing so. The 2022 redesign revitalizes it in many ways and becomes a much more competitive product than ever before but looking at its reputation for reliability, it has a lot of work to do to take over from its previous generation. With the number of consumer complaints rarely even reaching three digits in the past 20 years, this car has been a workhorse for many families and businesses. Prices have also been low, starting at an MSRP of $29,365 while luxurious as well as off-road capable variants don’t cost much extra. It finds itself fighting for market space against the Honda Ridgeline, the Jeep Gladiator, and the Chevrolet Colorado. Read on to find out how Nissan Frontier's reliability matches up against its competitors.
2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab User Complaints and Problems
One of the factors that made Americans fond of Japanese automobiles was that they were extremely dependable as everyday workhorses. Nissan is one of the bigger Japanese companies that made sure that their products were the same. Despite some issues like Nissan Frontier fuel pump problems, these cars have always made their owners very happy. But, it has not always been the case as you can see that the number of 2007 Nissan Frontier problems has been very high. Since this particular generation has been on sale only from 2022, we would only have data from one particular model year. Apart from this, we have data from a previous generation which will not give us an accurate picture of how this generation will turn out to be.
Electrical system problems:
- One owner reported that there were a lot of unusual sounds produced when the car was being driven. A full chassis realignment was performed at a few loose fasteners were tightened to fix this problem. After this, the backup camera stopped working and the whole camera assembly needed to be changed. Following this, the AEB sensor stopped working and this is one of the common issues for this car.
- Another owner has reported complaints about the vehicle speed control sensor failing while taking a turn at about 30 mph because it is placed on the passenger side rear driveshaft. This resulted in problems with the ABS, tire pressure monitoring system, and made other sensors fail. Some owners of the 2022 model year vehicles have also reported similar problems.
Interior problems:
- One owner has complained that the passenger seat would not lock when moved. This might be a safety risk if involved in an accident as the seat will not secure the occupant in place.
Safety problems:
- A few owners have reported complaints about the forward collision warning applying brakes without the need for any intervention. This happens even when there are no obstacles present in front and causes the car following to brake hard to avoid a collision.
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Category |
Number of complaints |
|---|---|
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Mechanical |
0 |
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Electrical System |
3 |
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Exterior |
0 |
|
Interior |
1 |
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Safety |
1 |
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Miscellaneous |
0 |
The 2022 model has reported only four complaints as we have mentioned. The 2021 model year has reported none and this shows how attentive the manufacturer has been in addressing problems. The majority of complaints we have seen here are regarding the 2020 model. Let us look at the recalls history of this car to find out how the manufacturer has responded to these complaints and other concerns by the owners. We find that it is a car that has kept up a good reputation for reliability.
2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Recalls
We are again faced with the difficulty of only having one model year of the car to report from. But as we have observed, there are several trends in the complaints history of this car and we have to believe that it has a set of common problems. Although the number is nothing near 2006 Nissan Frontier problems or anything of that sort, we should still expect the manufacturer to issue some recalls to fix whatever is going on. We feel that the 2021 Nissan Frontier reliability is a benchmark and if the current generation can achieve it, that would make it one of the best pickup trucks. Let us take a look at the recalls for the 2022 model year of the Nissan Frontier below.
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S. No. |
Date |
NHTSA Campaign Number |
Issues Noticed |
Additional Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
December 9, 2021 |
21V958000 |
Seat belt bracket may break |
The seat belt bracket can break during the event of a crash and hence prove to be a safety hazard |
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2 |
November 22, 2021 |
21V917000 |
Missing tow hitch compromises fuel tank |
The missing tow hitch will make the fuel tank susceptible to an impact from the leaf spring which can cause a fuel leak and risk of fire or injury. |
We can see that the manufacturer has issued a sufficient number of recalls over the 2022 model despite it not having many complaints. Also, we have to admit that the previous model year has been extremely reliable and the manufacturer has not had much work to do in terms of recalls. But some issues have been left without any solutions and hence we would require some more intervention on the part of the brand.
Which model year of the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab should you avoid?
The current generation of the Nissan Frontier has been in production since 2022 and nothing credible can be said about its reliability yet. If it is anything like its previous generation, we’re up for it because that car has no compromise in terms of dependability. Before that, the Nissan Frontier has been quite a headache to maintain. Some model years see complaints as high as 600 despite not selling a lot of units. If we have to pick a year for you to avoid, it would be the 2005 to 2008 model years of the Nissan Frontier. After this, the brand has considerably worked in improving the reliability of this car and has been very successful in doing so. We just hope that the current generation can keep that up.
Should you buy the 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab?
The Nissan Frontier Crew Cab has always had reliability on its part but was compromised when you look at its features, looks, and luxury. And we are happy to report that Nissan has resolved every single one of these aspects for the 2022 model. And so far, it looks like it has reliability in the bag too. With a set of good engines, plush interiors, and modern exterior styling, it has become much more desirable. That is high praise considering the competitive category it is present in. Hence, we would recommend this car to you.
