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2020 Nissan Armada

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Armada.

Transmission Automatic (S7)

The 2020 Nissan Armada is equipped with an S7 automatic transmission and an engine utilizing 6.8 quarts of 0W-20 oil, resulting in EPA-rated fuel economy of 14/19/16 mpg. Reliability for this model year is characterized by zero recalls and nine total owner complaints, the majority of which involve the electrical system. Across the model's 2004-2026 history, these figures place the 2020 version well below the peak of 462 complaints seen in 2004 and above the low of one complaint recorded in 2016.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F - EX TOW PKG. · 650 - EX TOW PKG. CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F - EX TOW PKG. · 650 - EX TOW PKG. CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/60R20 114HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter165461LA0A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288901LB1B alt 288901LB0E
Serpentine belt117201LA0B
Thermostat110625ZM0A alt 21250EZ31A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.1 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight5917 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 19 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Armada of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2025 Pro-4X
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Platinum 5.6L V86.50 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
2018Platinum 5.6L V86.20 sec14.80 sec390 hpAWD
2022Platinum 5.6L V86.20 sec14.80 sec400 hpAWD
2017Platinum 5.6L V85.90 sec14.70 sec390 hpAWD
2017Platinum 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec390 hpAWD
2025Pro-4X 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.40 sec425 hp4WD
2025Platinum Reserve 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.50 sec425 hp4WD
2025Platinum Reserve 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.40 sec425 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.8 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 · Synthetic · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan Matic S Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.6 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90 · Synthetic · 75W-90
Engine CoolantNissan Blue Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity17.25 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity6.8 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing12 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM@ Idle in Park

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil TypeType S DH - PS
Oil Capacity6.82 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F - EX TOW PKG.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 - EX TOW PKG. cca
Optional BCI Group Number27F - TOW PKG.
Optional BCI Cranking Performance710 - TOW PKG. cca
Standard BCI Group Number27

Service checks

RPM65.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 116.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.122; Rear: .709
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0004; Rear: .0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0021; Rear: .0020

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 52.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 96.0 inch lbs.17 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all connecting rod bolts., Step 3: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°22 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1151.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°151 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 11,250 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Nissan Armada shows a dramatic improvement in consumer complaints compared to the 2017-2019 period, dropping from 72-81 annual complaints down to just 9. This aligns with only one recall and a notably low TSB count of 3 (though this may reflect incomplete data for a model year early in its production cycle). The 2021 model year saw complaints tick back up to 12 with 2 recalls, suggesting 2020 may represent a peak in reliability within this generation. The top complaint areas were electrical system issues (3), with isolated incidents in exterior lighting, airbags, and fuel systems, plus one crash complaint and no fire reports. Compared to the first-generation Armada years (2004-2010) which showed substantially higher complaint volumes (23-462 annually), the second generation (2017 onward) demonstrates generally lower complaint levels, with 2020 appearing to be the nadir. This combination of minimal complaints, limited recalls, and no fire incidents makes the 2020 model year a relatively low-risk purchase within this generation's track record.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
3
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting1
Air Bags1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V373000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive ModuleReported 20/05/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB15-049CC2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 Armada take?

6.8 qt of Nissan 0W-20 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Armada have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Armada get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.