What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Armada?

The electrical system has the biggest group, with 9 complaints. Brakes and forward collision avoidance follow with 6 each.

Does the 2020 Nissan Armada have recalls?

Yes. The pack lists 2 recalls for 2020. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

Is the 2020 Nissan Armada reliable?

NHTSA has 27 complaints on file for this year. Check the complaint groups above and the Recalls section to judge for yourself.

How many complaints does the 2020 Nissan Armada have?

There are 27 complaints on file with NHTSA. The by-year section shows how other years compare.

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Nissan Armada?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

2020 Nissan Armada Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Nissan Armada^[1]. The biggest group names the electrical system, with 9 complaints^[2].

27owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[3]

15–16MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups that show up in the owner reports we read.

Electrical System. 9 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a warning light labeled BCI Malfunction that appears without warning, and a car that sometimes will not start. Some tie it to a brake switch that was replaced more than once. Others describe a battery that drains even after long drives.
Unknown Or Other. 7 complaints^[6]. These reports do not point to one clear part, so we leave them as a group.
Brakes. 6 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the same BCI warning, with some saying the brakes grabbed or locked while driving.
Forward Collision Avoidance. 6 complaints^[8]. Owners describe the car braking on its own when nothing seemed to be in the way, and cruise control switching off.
Engine. 4 complaints^[9]. Owners describe the engine cutting out when pulling away from a stop, and a check engine light that came back after a repair.
Exterior Lighting. 2 complaints^[10].
Fuel System, Gasoline. 2 complaints^[11].
Suspension. 1 complaint^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2020 Armada is necessarily included.

Equipment › Other › Labels (26V455), July 2026. About 168,149 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module (21V373), May 2021. About 24,140 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	14 / 19 / 16	$4,200
Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[15]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	4	3	5	3	21.9%
SUV RWD^[16]	4	3	5	3	23.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2020 Nissan Armada with 5.6L 8-cylinder^[17]	390 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
ARMADA 4DR SUV^[18]	209 in	80 in	76 in	121 in	5,917 lb

How 2020 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Armada model year. The 2020 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2005	373	3
2006	266	3
2007	86	2
2008	161	6
2009	23	3
2010	48	4
2011	40	1
2012	17	1
2013	17	2
2014	12	1
2015	21	3
2017	81	0
2018	75	1
2019	79	1
2020	27	2
2021	13	2
2022	9	1
2023	5	1
2024	4	1
2025	21	2
2026	9	2

NHTSA's counts for the Armada show 27 complaints and 2 recalls for 2020^[3]. Among the 21 model years listed, 11 have fewer complaints than 2020 and 9 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2024 (4) and the most are for 2005 (373)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2020 Armada?

The 2020 Armada has a modest pile of complaints on file, 27 in all^[1]. The electrical system leads the list^[2]. Owners link the same warning light to braking and starting trouble, so it is worth asking a dealer about it before you buy. Recalls also exist for this year^[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide for questions to ask rather than a final ruling.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Armada?: The electrical system has the biggest group, with 9 complaints^[2]. Brakes and forward collision avoidance follow with 6 each^[7]^[8].
Does the 2020 Nissan Armada have recalls?: Yes. The pack lists 2 recalls for 2020^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
Is the 2020 Nissan Armada reliable?: NHTSA has 27 complaints on file for this year^[1]. Check the complaint groups above and the Recalls section to judge for yourself.
How many complaints does the 2020 Nissan Armada have?: There are 27 complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. The by-year section shows how other years compare.
What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Nissan Armada?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Armada

2005 373 complaints, 3 recalls
2006 266 complaints, 3 recalls
2008 161 complaints, 6 recalls
2010 48 complaints, 4 recalls
2012 17 complaints, 1 recall
2015 21 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 81 complaints, 0 recalls
2018 75 complaints, 1 recall
2019 79 complaints, 1 recall
2020 this page
2021 13 complaints, 2 recalls
2023 5 complaints, 1 recall
2024 4 complaints, 1 recall
2025 21 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 9 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Armada

Other Nissan models from 2020

2020 Nissan Murano 45 complaints, 2 recalls
2020 Nissan Pathfinder 48 complaints, 0 recalls
2020 Nissan Rogue 152 complaints, 1 recall
2020 Nissan Versa 64 complaints, 2 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2020: suvs

2020 Buick Enclave 60 complaints, 6 recalls
2020 Ford Expedition 425 complaints, 18 recalls
2020 GMC Acadia 106 complaints, 6 recalls
2020 Hyundai Palisade 541 complaints, 5 recalls
2020 Lincoln Aviator 120 complaints, 30 recalls
2020 Lincoln Navigator 32 complaints, 13 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Nissan Armada (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Armada model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V455, filed July 15, 2026: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V373, filed May 20, 2021: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control / Drive Module. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 23.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2020 Nissan Armada with 5.6L 8-cylinder: rated 390 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ARMADA 4DR SUV: length 209 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 5,917 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2020 Nissan Armada: problems, recalls and fuel economy