2020 Nissan Armada Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Nissan Armada, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On multiple occasions, when I stop on stop sign or light and then start hitting gas the car won’t move , engine turn off almost to the point where no sounds come off the engine. This happened on multiple occasions on high ways, in town and keeps happening. I took to Nissan service and I was told everything is fine . Then it keeps happening creating huge safety risks .”
NHTSA complaint #11454364, filed 2022-02“My car had the recall work completed about a month ago, just for your information. Yesterday, while out with a friend ,I noticed, and made comments aloud about “ is my car in drive?”…”my car feels like it’s ‘pulling’ or something, almost like the emergency brake engaged …(but it was NOT) periodically I continued to mutter these same types of statements intermittently. I had decided, if the vehicle continued, I would call dealership for appt. It is still under complete warranty and just turned 16,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11435183, filed 2021-10“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the charcoal canister purge valve. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump and O-ring. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11545493, filed 2023-09, 74,000 miles“The 2020 Nissan Armada Platinum began with a BCI Malfunction notification on the dash, as well as multiple other warning lights illuminating on the same time on the dash. As well the low windshield washer fluid light came on after just changing the oil and checking fluids in mid-June. Reservoir was filled with additional washer fluid, the notification went off, but returned 30 minutes later despite the reservoir being full. Later in the day, the gear shift would not immediately engage to allow me to put the car into drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11475940, filed 2022-07Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2021 | 3 | 23% |
| 2020 | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 | 11 | 14% |
| 2018 | 14 | 18% |
| 2017 | 16 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 23% |
| 2010 | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Armada
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Armada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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