This page covers 2 recalls, 25 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Nissan Armada.
15 mpg combined
15.7 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2020 Nissan Armada, the most consistent pattern across owner reports involves the electrical system, particularly repeated battery drain and failure to start. Multiple owners describe the battery dying unexpectedly, sometimes shortly after a replacement, with the engine warning light appearing alongside starting failures. Some owners report the vehicle requires a trickle charger to stay operational between drives. The forward collision avoidance system draws the next-highest complaint volume, with owners describing unexpected or erratic behavior from the system. Engine complaints, while fewer in number, include reports of power loss during acceleration, particularly on inclines or under load. A single report mentions airbags not deploying during a collision that caused significant structural damage, though this stands apart from the recurring electrical and engine themes.
25
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Nissan Armada has two recalls, both centered on the fuel pump, which can fail and cause the engine to stall without warning while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
Both recalls address the same underlying problem: the fuel pump can stop working, cutting power to the engine mid-drive. One filing specifically notes that vehicles with the V8 engine are affected, where a component inside the fuel pump module can swell and seize, stopping fuel delivery entirely.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may fail, which can cause the engine to stall while you're driving.
What the fix does
You'll receive a mail notice to bring your vehicle to a dealer, where the fuel pump module will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump impeller can swell and bind inside the fuel pump module, causing the pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
