Fitment notes: Battery located in engine compartment; AGM battery recommended for vehicles with start-stop technology
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Every control module on the 2022-2026 Nissan Frontier — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
📍 Inside transmission case, integrated with valve body (9-speed automatic)
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ New 9-speed automatic (2022+) requires transmission pan removal and valve body drop. VIN programming and extensive adaptive value initialization required. Manual transmission models have no TCM.
Electric Power Steering Control Module (EPS)2.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with steering column assembly, below instrument panel
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ Steering angle sensor calibration and zero-point setting required after replacement.
Anti-lock Brake System Control Module (ABS)1.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine bay, driver side frame rail near master cylinder
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ Integrated hydraulic unit with stability control. Brake bleeding required after replacement. Steering angle sensor calibration required.
Radar Control Module (RADAR)1.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hrNissan Safety Shield 360 with Intelligent Cruise Control▸ programming details
📍 Behind front grille, center position
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ Radar aiming and calibration required after replacement. Requires specific alignment targets and procedures. Available on 2023+ models with advanced safety package.
Transfer Control Module (TCCM)1.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr4WD models▸ programming details
📍 Under vehicle, mounted on transfer case
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ Controls electronic shift-on-the-fly 4WD system. Shift position relearn required. Not present on 4x2 models.
Occupant Classification System Control Module (OCS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under front passenger seat, integrated with seat frame
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ Weight sensor calibration required after replacement. Must be performed with seat unoccupied and vehicle level.
Body Control Module (BCM)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind driver side kick panel, above fuse box
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ Controls lighting, door locks, power windows, wiper functions. VIN programming and configuration required. Key registration must be performed after replacement.
Around View Monitor Control Module (AVM)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hrAround View Monitor (360-degree camera)▸ programming details
📍 Behind center stack, near AVN unit
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ Camera calibration required after replacement. Available on PRO-4X and higher trims with navigation.
Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine bay, driver side fender well, near battery
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ Controls fuel pump, cooling fans, and multiple power distribution functions. Also houses NATS immobilizer. VIN programming required.
Adaptive Front Lighting System Control Module (AFS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hrLED headlights with adaptive lighting▸ programming details
📍 Behind front bumper, driver side headlight assembly
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ Headlight aiming calibration required after replacement. Available on PRO-4X and higher trims starting 2023.
📍 Engine bay, driver side firewall, mounted on bracket above brake master cylinder
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ VIN programming and immobilizer pairing required. New generation (D23) uses updated ECM with enhanced emissions controls.
Automatic Air Conditioning Control Module (A/C)1.2 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hrautomatic climate control▸ programming details
📍 Behind center stack, integrated with HVAC control panel
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ Self-calibration procedure required after installation. Manual A/C models use simple switch panel with no module.
Telematics Control Unit (TCU)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hrNissanConnect Services▸ programming details
📍 Behind center stack, near AVN unit
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ Requires dealer activation and subscription setup. Handles cellular connectivity, remote services, and emergency call functions. Standard on most 2022+ trims.
Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRS)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, beneath center stack trim, above transmission tunnel
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus with NTIS subscription
⚠️ VIN programming required. Occupant classification system calibration required after replacement.
Sonar Control Module (SONAR)1.0 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hrrear parking sensors▸ programming details
📍 Behind rear bumper, driver side
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ Self-calibration after installation. Available on mid and upper trims.
Audio Visual Navigation Unit (AVN)1.0 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center stack, behind touchscreen display
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ VIN registration recommended but not strictly required for basic function. 2022+ standard with 8-inch or 9-inch touchscreen depending on trim.
Trailer Brake Control Module (TBC)1.0 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hrfactory integrated trailer brake controller▸ programming details
📍 Behind driver side kick panel, near BCM
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ Self-calibration after installation. Available as factory option on 2022+ models, standard on PRO-4X.
⚠️ Odometer programming and VIN transfer required by law. Configuration for vehicle options required. 2022+ features updated TFT display on higher trims.
Power Window Master Switch (PWMS)0.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Driver door armrest, integrated with switch assembly
🔧 CONSULT-III Plus or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ Window auto-up/down initialization required after replacement. Simple relearn procedure can be performed manually.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 25V508000
2025-08-07
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C3.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V324000
2025-06-04
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software on the vehicle’s center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 Nissan Frontier 3.8L V6 and can vary by trim.
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