2015 Ford Explorer vs 2015 Nissan Armada
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Explorer | 2015 Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,782 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 87 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 14–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 407 | 1 |
| Steering | 345 | 2 |
| Engine | 226 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 130 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 92 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 84 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 86 | 0 |
| Power Train | 84 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 64 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 56 | 0 |
| Stalling | 50 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 46 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
2015 Ford Explorer
2015 Nissan Armada
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.