2020 Ford Expedition vs 2020 Nissan Armada
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Expedition | 2020 Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 382 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 176 | 77 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 241 | 0 |
| Engine | 49 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 0 |
| Structure | 16 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 59 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 41 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 40 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 34 | 0 |
| Stalling | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2020 Ford Expedition
2020 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.