Used 2022 Nissan Frontier for Sale nearHuntsville, TX

How much does the 2022 Nissan Frontier cost?

Prices have softened 5.12% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,467 listings available, which suggests you have a healthy amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $26,843.81, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier a good car?

Yes — the 2022 Nissan Frontier earns a 4.66/5 user rating and an 8.33/10 expert rating.

The standout strength is Technology at 10/10.

Owners repeatedly praise the truck’s design, comfort, power, roomy cabin, and upgraded interior. The Frontier also comes through as a strong value play, with buyers noting that it feels like a solid upgrade over older trucks.

The trade-offs are familiar: heavy steering and poor fuel economy show up in the expert and owner feedback, and rear seat space can be tight for some shoppers.

That mix fits you best if you want a midsize pickup that feels modern, comfortable, and well equipped without chasing the newest full-size-truck price bracket.

With 28.8% of listings marked as good or great deals, there is still room to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier reliable?

Owners rate it 4.66/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a truck that feels dependable, with praise for its power, comfort, and overall usefulness over time. The review summary also suggests many drivers see it as a solid upgrade, which usually matters when you’re trying to judge how a used truck will hold up in everyday ownership.

The expert evaluation reinforces that impression by describing the Frontier as a capable, well-rounded midsize pickup with strong performance and a comfortable cabin. Nissan also includes the first scheduled maintenance visit as part of the ownership experience, which helps early running costs.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that a truck with mixed reliability perceptions deserves a careful history check and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Nissan Frontier?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still confirm the truck’s accident history, service records, and ownership pattern before you commit. A clean report is a good start, but you’ll want to inspect the cabin, steering feel, and overall wear closely, especially if the truck has seen work-duty use. Pay extra attention to condition on higher-mileage examples and any signs of off-road abuse.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lowest trim uses an 8-inch touchscreen, while higher trims can add a 9-inch screen and more upscale cabin materials. The off-road-focused PRO-4X also gets charcoal leather seating, and the 2WD PRO-X keeps the styling but drops some hardware.
• Powertrain: The Frontier uses a 3.8-liter V6 with 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are both offered, and the truck includes a tow mode.
• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360 includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a driver attention monitor, intelligent forward collision warning, trailer sway control, rear-door alert, and an easy-fill tire alert. The Technology Package adds blind-spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: A standard 8-inch touchscreen is fitted to S and SV trims, while PRO-4X gets a 9-inch screen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, but they require a wired connection; wireless projection is not supported.
• Fuel efficiency: Rear-wheel-drive models are rated at 18 mpg city, 24 highway, and 20 combined, while four-wheel-drive models are rated at 17/22/19. The combined figure is 19 mpg.

Which 2022 Nissan Frontier trim should I buy?

The 2022 Nissan Frontier is offered in 4 trim levels: S, SV, PRO-X, PRO-4X.

Here's the short version:

• S: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Frontier’s core value proposition with the standard V6 and an 8-inch touchscreen. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the redesigned truck.
• SV: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds more everyday usability while staying below the off-road and luxury-oriented versions. It also keeps the 8-inch screen, so you’re not paying extra just for tech.
• PRO-X: Choose this if you like the PRO-4X look but do not need four-wheel-drive off-road hardware. It keeps the styling cues while dropping the locking differential and skid plates.
• PRO-4X: This is the trim to buy if you want the most capability. It adds the 9-inch screen and off-road hardware including hill-start assist, hill-descent control, an electronic locking rear differential, Bilstein shock absorbers, and skid plates.

The Technology Package adds blind-spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Nissan Frontier?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 28.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,467 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.12% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 87.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $26,843.81, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Nissan Frontier's resale value?

The current average of $27,536 sits slightly below last year's $29,023.

That price movement suggests the Frontier has softened enough to help you buy more selectively today. If you plan to sell later, the current market gives you a useful baseline: trucks bought at a lower entry price have less room to lose value quickly.

The Frontier’s strong equipment mix and broad appeal should help it remain attractive to used buyers. A well-kept example with good history and desirable equipment is more likely to hold attention than a rougher truck with visible wear.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.66/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Nissan Frontier safe?

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

The Frontier has not yet been crash-tested by either NHTSA or IIHS, so you do not get a published crash-test result to lean on here.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 comes standard and includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a driver attention monitor, intelligent forward collision warning, trailer sway control, rear-door alert, and an easy-fill tire alert. Eight airbags also come standard.

The Technology Package adds blind-spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. If you’re comparing trims, that package is the main safety upgrade to look for.

Should I buy a 2022 Nissan Frontier or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 28.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.12% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.66/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It brings a redesigned cabin, stronger tech, and real off-road capability to the midsize-truck segment.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $32,457, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $27,536 average.
• It adds a few more standard features without changing the formula much.

The bottom line: If you want the better value, the 2022 is the smarter buy because it combines a lower average price with strong owner satisfaction and a fresh redesign. If you’re willing to spend more for a slightly newer truck with a few extra standard features, the 2023 is the secondary path to consider.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.