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Nissan ArmadaModel year report

2020 Nissan Armada Problems

Compared with other Nissan Armada years

Typical for this model

41/100 0.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
58,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 5.6L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Nissan Armada (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2020 Nissan Armada. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and brakes (6). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 77 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 47 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 6 Nissan Armada model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 41 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Purchased this vehicle in August 2024. A month later car wouldn’t start and the battery died. The dealership replaced it. 14 months later (October 2025) the car wouldn’t start again. Engine light came on. We took it to warranty approved shop and they told us the battery had died. Again. 7 months later the car won’t start. Engine light turned on. Took it to warranty approved shop and they said the battery had died again. The shop owner said it was related to a smart battery charger and it was draining our battery even when off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11737993, filed 2026-05

Other or unknown: “When driving home from work my car disengage cruise controlle and started flashing in my center concel BCI Malfunction. Since I makes it hard to start my car from time to time and it will randomly continue to flash BCI Malfunction”

NHTSA complaint #11675801, filed 2025-07

Brakes: “My car has had to be repaired three times because of a BCI malfunction. This is a part the is controlled by the brake pedal. The car will not crank and the ACC issues occur. When the BCI malfunction occurs, the car will refuse to start, will malfunction while you are driving and the car loses the ability to break and/or control the speed. I have had the part replaced three times and it continues to act up. Nissan is aware of this issue because I had a 2019 armada that did the same thing. I have had the vehicle repaired three times. …”

NHTSA complaint #11533511, filed 2023-07

Forward collision avoidance: “I have had this issue more than 5 times. When I am driving my breaks will lock up like it detects something in the road. I have had cars stop and almost rear end me multiple times. It happens at speeds higher than 20. I am very worried for my safety and my children’s safety in this vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11585940, filed 2024-04

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,000 and 74,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 58,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2021202220232024202592026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Nissan Armada. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Armada · SUV AWD★★★★☆2 / 3553 · 21.9% risk
Armada · SUV RWD★★★★☆2 / 3553 · 23.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Nissan Armada version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Armada 2WD5.6L 8-cyl7-speed automatic141916$4,200
Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cyl7-speed automatic131815$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Nissan Armada → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 77 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 77 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Armada

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202693,5002—18—Too new
20252114,5482—18—Too new
20235—1416—Too new
2022960,0001—16—Not enough data
20211334,0002—16—Not enough data
20202758,500241641 · TypicalRising
20197922,000141678 · MoreStable
20187648,200141650 · TypicalRising
20178142,0000—1648 · TypicalStable
20152150,0003—15—Rising
20141366,5001—15—Not enough data
20131736,0002—15—Rising
20121748,5001—15—Rising
20114054,0001—1518 · FewerStable
20104864,0004—1557 · TypicalFalling
20092380,0003—14—Falling
200816179,0006—1484 · MoreFalling
20078675,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200626683,5003—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200537380,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200446467,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Nissan Armada model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Nissan Armada have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2020 Nissan Armada as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Nissan Armada is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.

Has the 2020 Nissan Armada been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2020 Nissan Armada do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Nissan Armada 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Armada get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Armada (Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Nissan Armada reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,500 miles and the middle half falls between 43,000 and 74,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.