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2020 Nissan ArmadaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2020 Nissan Armada, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-373 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Nissan Armada has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes
6Forward collision avoidance
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Exterior lighting
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Air bags
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 Nissan Armada recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Armada year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Armada median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Nissan Armada safety ratings
2020 Nissan Armada SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Armada owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 became extremely hot and then exploded/broke. The failure also caused damage to…
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…
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 Armada have repeatedly failed. The vehicle experiences sudden and unexplained…
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