2022 Nissan Frontier: Engine misfiring in cold weather
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Frontier report: engine misfiring in cold weather. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 24,850 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2022 Frontier in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11707611 (filed 12/29/2025): “I was traveling on the highway doing 70 mph in the left lane when warning lights started appearing on the dash. the first light was an abs light. 5 minutes later the truck completely died. i was able to coast across the right hand lane and make my way into the…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11613074 (filed 09/06/2024): “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 …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: gasket and intake manifold replacement (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Engine misfiring in cold weather (2022 Frontier)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2022 Frontier
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