2022 Nissan Frontier driver assistance & safety tech problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

35 owners have reported driver assistance & safety tech problems with the 2022 Nissan Frontier, 31% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 3,200 mi.

Driver Assistance & Safety Tech complaints
35
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Related recalls
2
Median mileage
3,200 mi

Specific components reported

Driver Assistance & Safety Tech covers: Automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, backup camera, stability and traction control.

ComponentComplaints
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control15
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking13
Forward collision avoidance: warnings13
Back over prevention: warnings3
Traction control system2
Forward collision avoidance1
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Back over prevention: camera system1

Driver Assistance & Safety Tech complaints across Nissan Frontier years

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Driver Assistance & Safety Tech complaints by model year. The 2022 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

4Under 10k10k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 22V772000Oct 13, 202227,388 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

    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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.

  • Recall 22V527000Jul 21, 202210,477 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.

What owners say

  1. Filed Jul 5, 2026SCDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical 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.
    NHTSA complaint #11748365 · source
  2. Filed Jun 27, 2026UTBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    While driving the Automatic Braking System (ABS), Traction Control, forward collision, rear collision and system fault triangle alerts displayed resulting in systems being disabled. Pulled code, C1116, while waiting for dealer service availability. Dealer confirmed the issue is known, and Nissan issued a technical bulletin, NTB22-084, on Sept 29 2022 for issue impacting the ABS Control Module. According to Nissan this module issue impacts the ABS, TCS, collision detection,…
    NHTSA complaint #11746916 · source
  3. Filed Mar 5, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise 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 cruise control, ABS brakes and radar detection. These incidents have occurred while driving on the highway. Over time, I brought the vehicle in for service, but the technicians…
    NHTSA complaint #11722153 · source
  4. Filed Jul 16, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    “System fault” see owners manual. Forward emergency brake assist not working , reverse emergency brake assist not working. As well as the traction control was not working. Forward/Reverse Safety is a concern because if a vehicle cuts me off or person jumps in front or walks behind of my vehicle it will cause accident. The dealership confirmed the problem. As well as many people state they have had the same problem with same vehicle. Yes there were warning lights etc. this is…
    NHTSA complaint #11674150 · source
  5. Filed Feb 21, 2025WADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control
    CRUISE CONTROL SURGING VEHICLE BEYOND INITIAL SET LIMIT. I recently purchased my 2022 Nissan frontier 4x4 crewcab from a Texas dealership. After driving it for a week or so, I noticed that while the "Cruise Control" is engaged, any sort of incline ahead of the vehicle will cause the transmission to down shift and Rev up the engine to 5k+ rpms which causes the vehicle to Surge and speed up way above the set speed (ie: cruise set to 45mph, the consequence is the vehicle will…
    NHTSA complaint #11644162 · source
  6. Filed Dec 18, 2024TNDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    Driving down the highway my abs and traction control lit up then it said front collision sensor malfunction and system fault.
    NHTSA complaint #11631500 · source
  7. Filed Sep 6, 2024FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine
    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…
    NHTSA complaint #11613074 · source
  8. Filed Aug 27, 2024GADriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
    While driving multiple lights go off on the dash including ABS, traction control, and collision warning. The dash has a message that states system fault see owners manual. If you turn the truck off the system will reset and clear the faults. This does not stop the truck from faulting again in the future.
    NHTSA complaint #11611260 · source
  9. Filed Apr 18, 2024ORDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control
    Climbing a hill the cruise control goes crazy and the RPMs suddenly exceed 5000+. Scared the hell out of me and could certainly be dangerous especially on rainy roads. Many owners are reporting this issue on the Nissan Frontier Owners forum - example here: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
    NHTSA complaint #11583935 · source
  10. Filed Mar 31, 2024VADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    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 major safety issue.
    NHTSA complaint #11580282 · source
  11. Filed Feb 19, 2024SCDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The forward collision warning sensor will not reset after activation due to the bumper having imperfections interfering with operation of the sensor. There is no visible damage to the sensor itself.
    NHTSA complaint #11572769 · source
  12. Filed Nov 20, 2023ILDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1. Case #[XXX] filed with Nissan. The vehicle 'ADAS' is unreliable and a safety hazard. Warning indicators illuminate for no apparent reason. Sometimes for a brief period, and sometimes the indicators remain illuminated until the vehicle is turned off. Standard and Adaptive cruise controls will not function. When standard and adaptive cruise control is used the shifting in the vehicle is atrocious. The unit will downshift and the engine RPM displays 5000. Up shifting…
    NHTSA complaint #11556120 · source

Other 2022 Nissan Frontier problem areas

  • Electrical System (31)
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (24)
  • Other / Unknown (20)
  • Brakes (19)
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control (13)
  • Seats & Seat Belts (10)
  • Body & Structure (7)
  • Engine (6)
  • Airbags (3)
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (3)
  • Lighting (3)
  • Steering (3)
  • Visibility & Wipers (2)
  • Suspension (1)
  • Wheels & Tires (1)

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology