Maintenance schedule

2022 Nissan Frontier maintenance schedule

Every service on the 2022 Frontier, with its interval and an estimated cost.

D41 (3rd gen, 2022–present) · 3.8L VQ38DD V6 · Rev + Daniel Georgiev

Checked against the manufacturer's service schedule · Reviewed Sep 24, 2026 · 3 sources

Short answer

The 2022 Nissan Frontier oil change interval is every 7,500 mi or 6 months, whichever comes first. Standard schedule: every 7,500 miles / 6 months.

Brake Fluid
30,000mi
≈ 48,000km
24 mo
Tire Rotation
7,500mi
≈ 12,000km
6 mo
Engine Air Filter
30,000mi
≈ 48,000km
24 mo
Cabin Air Filter (in-cabin microfilter)
15,000mi
≈ 24,000km
12 mo

Service intervals

From the 2022 Nissan Frontier schedule.

From the 2022 Nissan Frontier schedule.
ServiceEveryStatus
Engine Oil & FilterSafety itemStandard schedule: every 7,500 miles / 6 months.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does7,500 mi / 6 mo≈ 12,000 km / 6 mo
Tire RotationStandard schedule: 'Tire rotation' at every 7,500-mile interval.Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench7,500 mi / 6 mo≈ 12,000 km / 6 mo
Engine Air FilterReplace at 30,000 miles / 24 months (standard). More often in dusty conditions.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin)30,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 48,000 km / 24 mo
Cabin Air Filter (in-cabin microfilter)Replace every 15,000 miles / 12 months (standard).Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter15,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 24,000 km / 12 mo
Brake FluidSafety itemStandard: replace every 30,000 miles / 24 months.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid)30,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 48,000 km / 24 mo
CoolantValue unchanged; fix the citation only.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System105,000 mi / 84 mo≈ 169,000 km / 84 mo
Spark PlugsReplace at 105,000 miles (in the 105,000-mile / 84-month service). Replace sooner if the gap is out of spec.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench105,000 mi≈ 169,000 km
Automatic Transmission Fluid (9-speed, inspect)Severe: 30000 mi / 24 mo. Change under severe conditions such as towing, using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads (footnote 3).Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid15,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 24,000 km / 12 mo
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)Standard: inspect every 15,000 miles / 12 months.Guide How to Change Transfer Case Fluid (4x4 and AWD)15,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 24,000 km / 12 mo
Differential Gear OilStandard: inspect every 15,000 miles / 12 months.Guide How to Change Differential Fluid (Rear Axle and Front 4x4)15,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 24,000 km / 12 mo
Propeller Shaft Lubrication (4WD)2022 has no severe lubrication interval.15,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 24,000 km / 12 mo
Timing ChainThe spec table lists camshaft operation as 'Timing chain'. No scheduled maintenance.Guide Timing Belt vs Timing Chain: What's the Difference?As needed
Intelligent Key BatteryInspect at 22,500 mi / 18 mo; replace at 45,000/36, 67,500/54, 90,000/72, 112,500/90, i.e. every 22,500 mi from 45,000.22,500 mi / 18 mo≈ 36,000 km / 18 mo

≈ converted from the other unit and rounded.

Common questions about the 2022 Nissan Frontier

How often does a 2022 Nissan Frontier need an oil change?

The 2022 Nissan Frontier oil change interval is every 7,500 mi or 6 months, whichever comes first. Standard schedule: every 7,500 miles / 6 months.

What maintenance does a 2022 Nissan Frontier need?

The services not to skip on a 2022 Nissan Frontier: engine oil & filter every 7,500 mi / 6 mo; brake fluid every 30,000 mi / 24 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.

Sources

  1. 2022 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual and Maintenance Information (nissanusa.com), section 9Reference
  2. 2024 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual (nissanusa.com)Reference
  3. Nissan USA official maintenance schedule tool – 2022 FrontierReference

Intervals vary by market, engine and driving conditions; your owner's manual is the authority for your car.