2019 Ford Expedition vs 2019 Nissan Armada
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Expedition | 2019 Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 494 | 73 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 150 | 115 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 217 | 4 |
| Engine | 107 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 95 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 39 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 1 |
| Suspension | 14 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 97 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 43 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 37 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 0 |
| Stalling | 29 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 29 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 0 |
2019 Ford Expedition
2019 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.