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2022 Nissan Frontier brakes problems

moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450

When does it fail?

Of the 7 brakes complaints filed for the 2022 Nissan Frontier, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.

0-25k
1 (100%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin NTB19-033G Feb 2025

INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply t

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Service Bulletin NTB19-042F Feb 2025

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions:  When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the windshield.  When driving while it is snowing or when frost forms on the lane camera viewing window on the windshield.  When the lane camera viewing window on the windshield is temporarily fogged up. Fig

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Service Bulletin NTB10-145B Mar 2023

ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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Service Bulletin REVISION 1 PC929 Jan 2023

Stop Lamp CHMSL Harness Dealer Inventory UPDATE January 19, 2023 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from January 18, 2023 has been revised to include the following: • The part number for Terminal Joint (Red Solder Sleeve) has been revised:  The revised part number is 24HRK-9002R Solder Sleeve Red (Package of 25 Sleeves) o A single package of sleeves can remedy approximately 6 vehicles  This remedy requires four (4) solder sleeves per vehicle repaired  Note: Claim reimbursement is per solder sleeve unit used in each vehicle repair • Part number 25320-3KA0A Clip has been removed and is not required for this remedy

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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 1 most recent

brakes · 2,000 mi · filed 12/02/2022

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer nine times and was diagnosed and determined that the brake switch and master gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM’s increased and…

Had brakes trouble with your 2022 Nissan Frontier? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the brakes problem on the 2022 Nissan Frontier?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?

Based on the 7 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 15,800 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to brakes?

No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Nissan/Frontier. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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