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NHTSA crash test of the 2020 Nissan Armada

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Nissan Armada

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
9Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE NISSAN ARMADA

The Nissan Armada is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV aimed at families and buyers who need serious towing capacity and three-row seating without stepping into pickup-truck territory. It competes against the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition, positioning itself as a value-forward alternative with truck-derived underpinnings. The 2019 to 2025 generation carries that rugged DNA into an era of heightened safety expectations.

VERDICT

The 2020 Nissan Armada earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 79 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Armada as a capable, no-nonsense full-size SUV that delivers on towing and interior space but trails more modern rivals in ride refinement and driver-assistance technology. Most acknowledge it as a solid choice for utility-focused buyers while noting that competitors have moved further ahead in overall polish and available safety features.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 21.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14529

Index breakdown

Crash protection52/70
Avoidance tech8.5/10
Defect record18.25/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE21V373000

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.

Reported 2021-05-20

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

9 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 4Forward Collision Avoidance 3Service Brakes 2Exterior Lighting 1Air Bags 1Fuel/Propulsion System 1

Other Armada years

Rivals in SUV (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14529), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Armada 2020. Class rank 83 of 107 in SUV 2020. Methodology · Disclosure