Just to jump in on this because I saw your other thread on this, and I had some ideas but don't want to take over from Steve W.
Since this is so intermittent it is going to be hard to test until it starts doing it more but when this is cranking but not starting it would be helpful to know what the fuel pressure is. Here is a guide that will help with testing this:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
However, what I am suspecting because I have seen other Frontiers with fuel pump issues that at times, it does not build enough pressure to start the engine. Then after a minute or two you cycle the key, and it builds the pressure.
So, the thought on this is that it is not the waiting but the cycling of the key that gets the engine to start.
So, one way to test this is the next time it acts up and cranks but does not start. Turn the key completely off and then to the on position and wait 3 seconds. Then do it again. Then try to start.
What you are doing is priming the fuel system and if it fails to start the first time but then you cycle the key and prime it again and it starts then the pump is starting to fail.
Otherwise, you are going to have to tape the fuel pressure gauge to the windshield and wait for this to happen again to see what the pressure is when it acts up.
Monday, March 14th, 2022 AT 3:28 PM