2020 Nissan Armada Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2020 Nissan Armada has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 9th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Owners most often reported electrical system problems (41% of complaints), followed by brakes and collision-avoidance/camera issues (22% each).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #9 of 21 Armada years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 27
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15.5
- 13.5 city / 18.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2020 Nissan Armada problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (41%)
- Other7 (26%)
- Brakes6 (22%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (22%)
- Engine4 (15%)
- Fuel System3 (11%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Exterior mirrors have overheated and exploded near the windshield area, in one case reported around 90,000 miles.
- The brake control intelligence (BCI) module has malfunctioned, causing random braking, loss of speed control, or the car refusing to start.
- Fuel pump modules have failed due to a swelling impeller, tied to NHTSA recall 21V373000, sometimes with parts unavailable for repair.
- Engines have stalled at stops when accelerating, with the engine cutting out and producing no sound, despite dealers reporting nothing wrong.
- The charcoal canister purge valve and fuel pump have failed together, triggering repeated check engine lights around 74,000 miles miles.
- Headlights have failed to illuminate dashboard warnings clearly at night, contributing to a near-collision when another driver could not see the vehicle.
2020 Nissan Armada recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V455000Jul 15, 2026Other168,149 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 21V373000May 20, 2021Fuel System24,140 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2020 Nissan Armada fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13.5 MPG
- Highway
- 18.5 MPG
- Combined
- 15.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Armada years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Nissan Armada reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Armada has a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 9th worst among 21 model years of the Armada. Electrical system issues make up 41% of its complaints.
- What recalls does the 2020 Nissan Armada have?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2020 Armada: one for fuel pump impellers that can swell and bind (campaign 21V373000), and one for incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels on vehicles with 22-inch wheels (campaign 26V455000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2020 Nissan Armada?
- Electrical system complaints account for 41% of all reported issues, including mirror overheating and brake control intelligence module malfunctions.
- How does the 2020 Armada compare to other years?
- The 2020 Armada's complaint index of 60 is worse than years like 2021 (30), 2022 (40), and 2023 (15), but better than 2019 (80) and 2025 (85).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Nissan Armada?
- EPA rates the 2020 Armada at 15.5 mpg combined (13.5 city / 18.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,175.