2022 Nissan Frontier Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2022 Nissan Frontier, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / Chassis :	Body-on-Frame
Production Years for Series :	2005 -
Price :	MSRP: $28,140-34,040
Weight :	4473 lbs \| 2028.919 kg
MPG City :	18
MPG Highway :	24
Combined MPG :	20.00
Introduced At :	2004 Detroit Mi

Engine & Transmission

V 6 \| VQ38
Displacement :	3779 cc \| 230.6 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	310 BHP (228.16 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	95.5 mm \| 3.76 in.
Stroke :	88.4 mm \| 3.48 in.
Compression :	11.0
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	6600 RPM

Transmission:
9 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	5.425
2nd Gear :	3.263
3rd Gear :	2.250
4th Gear :	1.649
5th Gear :	1.221
6th Gear :	1.000
7th Gear :	0.862
8th Gear :	0.713
9th Gear :	0.597

Production Figures

Total Nissan Production for 2022 :	819,715
2022 Nissan Frontier

Dimension(s)

Pickup

Exterior
Interior Volume :	100.1 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity :	6,570.0 lbs
Standard Payload :	1,610.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity :	21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	210.2 in \| 5339 mm.
Width :	73.0 in \| 1854 mm.
Height :	72.0 in \| 1829 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.
Front Track :	61.8 in \| 1570 mm.
Rear Track :	61.8 in \| 1570 mm.
Ground Clearance :	9.3 in \| 236 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	39.9 in \| 1013 mm.
Rear Headroom :	38.6 in \| 980 mm.
Front Legroom :	42.3 in \| 1074 mm.
Rear Legroom :	33.2 in \| 843 mm.
Front Hip Room :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	53.7 in \| 1364 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	58.7 in \| 1491 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent double wishbone Rear : Overslung multi-leaf with Dana axle

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Speed Sensitive Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio :	17.3:1
Turns lock to lock :	3.00
Turning Circle :	42.7 ft

Brakes
Front Brakes :	2-piston vented disc
Rear Brakes :	single piston vented disc
Front Brake Size :	11.7 in \| 297 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	11.3 in \| 287 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	265/70R16 all-season
Wheels :	16-inch styled steel, center cap, painted finish

Optional Tires
Tires :	265/65R17 all-season
Tires :	265/70R17 all-terrain

Optional Wheels
Tires :	17-inch aluminum-alloy, center cap, painted finish
Tires :	17-inch aluminum-alloy with Lava Red center cap
Tires :	17-inch aluminum-alloy dark, beadlock style
Tires :	17-inch aluminum-alloy, machined & painted

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V958000
Summary	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, 'Seating Systems,' 209, 'Seatbelt Assemblies,' and 210, 'Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.'
Consequence	During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.
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 contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC856.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V457000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V917000
Summary	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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, 'Fuel System Integrity.'
Consequence	During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
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 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC855.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V527000
Summary	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.'
Consequence	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V671000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: ? Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) ? Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) ? Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM ? Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V772000
Summary	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.'
Consequence	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2022 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2022 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier has a length of 210.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2022 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier has 39.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have?A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier has legroom of 42.30 inches.

Q: What is the 2022 Nissan Frontier's towing capacity?A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier has a towing capaicty of 6570.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2022 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier was a Pickup.

Q: How much did the 2022 Nissan Frontier cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier had an MSRP of $28,140 - $$34,040 (USD).

Q: What tires did the 2022 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier had 265/70R16 all-season tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2022 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier had 16-inch styled steel, center cap, painted finish wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Nissan produce in 2022? A: Nissan produced 819,715 automobiles in 2022.

Q: What engine did the 2022 Nissan Frontier have? A: The engine powering the 2022 Nissan Frontier was a V 6 (3779 cc | 230.6 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 310 BHP (228.16 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) @ 4400 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2022 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2022 Nissan Frontier had a 9 speed Automatic gearbox.