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2020 Nissan Armada reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2020 Nissan Armada has 10 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 12 Armada years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Labels and Control module.

2012 Nissan Armada
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Complaints

10

Per year

0

Recalls

2

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 10), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Service brakes (2). The most filings arrived in 2025 (5 of 10). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Armada has 73 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2021 has 13 complaints, 1 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Nissan Armada. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Labels 2026-07-15 · NHTSA campaign 26V455000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, fuel pump, control module 2021-05-20 · NHTSA campaign 21V373000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Electrical system
5
Forward collision avoidance
3
Service brakes
2
Air bags
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Safety Defect Complaint – 2020 Nissan Armada I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2020 Nissan Armada with approximately 90,000 miles. On August 6, 2026, the right/passenger-side exterior mirror suddenly…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-10
  • "In the 35 months that I have owned this vehicle I have had to replace a faulty brake light switch 9 times. I find this extremely unsafe as brake lights are a major saftey feature. This problem has been reproduced and…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-06-15
  • "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…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-05-15
  • "on 12/13/25 at 2:30pm our vehicle slid on ice and we crashed into the front of a barrier. No deployment of airbags occurred but the impact was so severe it damaged the frame/suspension/radiator. Our insurance…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-12-18
  • "Here’s a full response you can paste into the NHTSA.gov form text box that directly answers all of the questions shown in your screenshot: ⸻ Component/System: The battery and electrical charging system on my 2020 Nissan…"
    Electrical system · filed 2025-08-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Nissan Armada SUV AWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2020 Nissan Armada SUV RWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Armada two-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $4050
Armada four-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Four-wheel drive 13 18 15 MPG $4300

Specs and fitment

Y62 generation, 2017–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent) , 6.9 qt capacity
Tire size 265/70R18, 275/60R20 or 275/50R22 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V-654 covers certain 2018-2019 Nissan Armada vehicles among many other Nissan models: dealers update the back-up camera settings software so the rearview image displays as required.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Nissan Armada reliable?

The 2020 Nissan Armada has 10 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 12 Armada years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Labels and Control module.

What are common problems with a 2020 Nissan Armada?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 10), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Service brakes (2). The most filings arrived in 2025 (5 of 10). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2020 Nissan Armada more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Armada has 73 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2021 has 13 complaints, 1 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Nissan Armada been recalled?

The 2020 Nissan Armada has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Nissan Armada?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2020 Nissan Armada with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Nissan Armada get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Nissan Armada is 15.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Nissan Armada use?

TA60 (VK56DE) models commonly use 5W-30 (~6.9 qt with filter); Y62 models commonly use 0W-20 (~6.9 qt with filter).

What tire sizes does a Nissan Armada use?

Earlier Armadas commonly use 265/70R18; later Y62 packages commonly include 265/70R18, 275/60R20, and 275/50R22.

What back-up camera recall covers certain Armada models?

Recall 19V-654 covers certain 2018-2019 Nissan Armada vehicles among many other Nissan models; dealers update back-up camera settings software.