2018 Ford Expedition vs 2018 Nissan Armada
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Ford Expedition | 2018 Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 368 | 73 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 140 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 15–16 |
| Median reported mileage | 55,868 mi | 46,984 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 143 | 7 |
| Engine | 97 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 40 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 0 |
| Suspension | 24 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 55 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 25 | 0 |
| Stalling | 22 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 19 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
2018 Ford Expedition
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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.