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• Chevy Shake Class Action Says Driveshaft Is The Problem Class action alleges aluminum driveshafts cause Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles to vibrate.

  

  Dec 30, 2019 — A so-called "Chevy Shake" class action lawsuit alleges GM vehicles suffer severe vibrations because the automaker uses aluminum driveshafts. The GM class action includes all consumers in the U.S., except Florida, who purchased or leased any of these GM vehicles. 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade 2014-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe 2014-2019 GMC Sierra 2015-2020 GMC Yukon / Yukon XL Florida ...

• VW Sunroof Leak Lawsuit Alleges Warranty Is Worthless Audi and Volkswagen sunroof leak class action blames defective seals and drainage systems.

  

  Dec 29, 2019 — A VW sunroof leak lawsuit alleges the sunroofs were defectively designed and manufactured due to their drainage systems and seals. In addition, the automaker allegedly doesn't honor warranties when water leaks occur on these vehicles. 2015-present Audi A1 2015-present Audi A3 2015-present Audi TT 2015-present Audi Q2 2015-present Audi Q3 2015-present Volkswagen Arteon 2015-present Volkswagen Atlas/Teramont 2015-present ...

• Mazda Smart Brake Support Lawsuit Says Camera Overheats Mazda automatic emergency braking allegedly activates when no objects are in the road.

  

  Dec 28, 2019 — A Mazda "Smart Brake Support" lawsuit alleges the forward sensing cameras overheat and cause activation of the automatic emergency braking systems. The class action lawsuit says 2018-2020 Mazda vehicles equipped with Smart City Brake Support or Smart Brake Support systems are included in the complaint. According to the lawsuit, the vehicles contain i-ACTIVSENSE which includes safety technology to prevent and reduce collisions by using forward sensing cameras ...

• Acura MDX and RDX Loss of Power Lawsuit Filed in Florida Acura class action lawsuit alleges the SUVs suddenly lose power and stall without warning.

  

  Dec 26, 2019 — An Acura MDX and Acura RDX loss of power lawsuit has been filed that alleges the SUVs decelerate rapidly and stall without warning. The loss of power class action lawsuit also alleges the 2016-2020 Acura MDX and RDX SUVs can also suddenly regain power and continue to operate as if nothing had occurred. Florida plaintiff Sandra M. Ferrera leased her 2019 Acura MDX in May but the SUV has allegedly suffered loss of power twice while driving. The plaintiff says ...

• Subaru Windshield Lawsuit Says Replacement Glass Is Defective Subaru windshield lawsuit includes Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy and Ascent.

  

  Dec 25, 2019 — A Subaru windshield lawsuit alleges the glass chips, cracks and breaks within weeks or a few months of purchasing these vehicles. 2017-2020 Subaru Outback 2017-2020 Subaru Forester 2017-2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2017-2020 Subaru Impreza 2017-2020 Subaru Legacy 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent According to the plaintiffs, customers say the windshields crack and break from simple and light impacts to the glass, a problem no Subaru owner expects to ...

• Mercedes-Benz Air Conditioning Mold Lawsuit Settlement Reached Mercedes agrees to settle HVAC class action lawsuit, but the judge must still give final approval.

  

  Dec 24, 2019 — A Mercedes-Benz air conditioning mold lawsuit may be settled soon as the automaker and plaintiffs agreed to the settlement agreement which must still be approved by the judge. The class action lawsuit started as three separate lawsuits filed by the same attorneys, including the class action Biase v. Mercedes-Benz and the suit, Amin v. Mercedes-Benz . According to the lawsuit, no amount of repairs fix the mold odors because the heating and air conditioning ...

• Honda Civic Air Conditioner Lawsuit Filed Over Condensers Honda Civic driver says air conditioner condensers are defective and cause the systems to fail.

  

  Dec 24, 2019 — A Honda Civic air conditioner lawsuit has been filed alleging the condensers cause the air conditioners to fail in 2016-2018 Civics. According to the Honda Civic owner who filed the lawsuit, failure of the air conditioning causes a safety risk to drivers and passengers. Honda sold more than 1 million model year 2016-2018 Civics, but the class action alleges 57 complaints have been filed with the government between September 2, 2016, and November 26, ...

• Subaru Cracked Windshield Class Action Lawsuit Filed in California Windshields are allegedly defective in Subaru Forester, Outback and Legacy vehicles.

  

  Dec 23, 2019 — A Subaru cracked windshield class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of consumers who purchased or leased any 2017-2019 Subaru Forester, 2017-2019 Subaru Outback and 2017-2019 Subaru Legacy vehicles. According to the lawsuit, the Subaru windshields are dangerous because they spontaneously crack, chip and break whether tiny objects strike the windshields or not. Having a dealer replace the windshield allegedly only leads to one defective windshield ...

• BMW N63 Engine Problems Cause Oil Consumption Lawsuit BMW twin-turbocharged N63 engines allegedly excessively use a quart of oil every 750 miles.

  

  Dec 22, 2019 — BMW N63 engine problems have caused an oil consumption class action lawsuit that alleges vehicles equipped with V8 twin-turbocharged engines consume a quart of oil every 750 miles. The BMW class action was filed by two plaintiffs, one who purchased a used 2011 BMW 550i and the second owner who purchased a new 2013 BMW 750li. Both vehicles are equipped with V8 twin-turbocharged N63 engines, and both which BMW recommended to have the oil changed at “ the ...

• Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty Class Action Lawsuit Transferred Warranty lawsuit heads to New York bankruptcy court after judge rules transfer is appropriate.

  

  Dec 17, 2019 — A Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty class action lawsuit has been transferred from a California court to a New York courtroom after Fiat Chrysler (FCA) convinced the judge to order the move. According to the class action, plaintiff Wendy Hightman bought a new 2007 Jeep Patriot that came with a lifetime powertrain warranty. In March 2017, the plaintiff says she took the Jeep to a California dealer because of a whining sound coming from the transmission. A ...

• GM 5.3-Liter Engine Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit GM 5.3-liter Vortec 5300 engines have alleged defects that cause excessive oil consumption.

  

  Dec 16, 2019 — GM 5.3-liter engine problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the Generation IV Vortec 5300 engines burn too much oil in these vehicles. 2010-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2010-2013 Chevrolet Express 2010-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2010-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2010-2013 GMC Canyon 2010-2013 GMC Savana 2010-2013 GMC Sierra 2010-2014 GMC Yukon 2010-2014 GMC ...

• Ford PowerShift Transmissions Have Cost Automaker $3 Billion Report says Ford mechanical expert commented, 'I wouldn't put my kid in one of those cars'

  

  Dec 10, 2019 — Ford PowerShift transmission problems in Fiesta and Focus cars have already cost the automaker more than $3 billion in warranty and legal expenses as thousands of lawsuits were filed in the U.S. But according to an in-depth report from the Detroit Free Press , Ford employees and engineers knew for years the transmissions were defective and that Fiesta and Focus customers would never stop complaining. Ford admitted in a 2019 Securities and Exchange Commission ...

• Ford 'Death Wobble' Lawsuit Says F-250 and F-350 Trucks Affected Customers file class action alleging trucks going back to 2005 have suspension problems.

  

  Dec 9, 2019 — A Ford "death wobble" lawsuit alleges the automaker concealed and omitted information about suspension problems in 2005-2019 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks. According to the class action, Ford routinely tells truck owners any potential repairs won't be covered under warranties, and dealerships sometimes completely deny there are wobble problems. Wear and tear of the steering damper brackets may cause them to loosen, along with other components such as the ...

• Tesla Model 3 Driver Ignores Road, Crashes Into Police Cruiser Connecticut Tesla driver says he wasn't paying attention because Autopilot was engaged.

  

  Dec 8, 2019 — A Tesla Model 3 driver who crashed into a parked police car and then hit a disabled car says he was checking on his dog in the rear seat when the crash occurred. As in multiple Tesla crashes, instead of paying attention to the road and surroundings, the Model 3 driver said he had Autopilot engaged and didn't notice the flashing lights on two police cruisers. According to the Connecticut State Police, the crash occurred in the early hours of December 7 when ...

• GM Not Liable For Punitive Damages in Ignition Switch Lawsuits Appeals court rules federal judge was correct to rule bankruptcy agreement protects GM.

  

  Dec 8, 2019 — General Motors got a big break when an appeals court ruled the automaker isn't liable for punitive damages concerning ignition switches installed in vehicles built prior to June 2009 but involved in crashes that occurred after its June 2009 bankruptcy. The defective switches could move out of position while driving, leaving drivers without power steering, power brakes and sometimes the airbags. At least 124 people were killed when the vehicles lost power and ...

• Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty Inspection Lawsuit Filed Ram truck owner says dealer didn't remind him the truck needed a powertrain warranty inspection.

  

  Dec 8, 2019 — A Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty inspection lawsuit alleges FCA (Fiat Chrysler) concealed the requirements regarding the need for an inspection to keep the warranty effective. The plaintiff claims warranties are constantly canceled because of issues with the inspections. The class action includes, “ All persons who purchased a vehicle from Defendant FCA US LLC and were provided a Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty on or after October 31, 2009 ...

• Driverless Cars With No Steering Wheels? Safety Group Says, No Center for Auto Safety tells feds there is no proof driverless cars without steering wheels are safe

  

  Dec 3, 2019 — Driverless cars with no steering wheels aren't ready for prime-time and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) allegedly ought to have enough common sense to accept that fact. That's the position of the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) which believes the federal agency responsible for driver safety should focus on that very job. According to the Center, NHTSA believes current federal safety standards are standing in the way of autonomous ...

• Subaru Forester Passenger Airbag Sensor Lawsuit Filed Subaru Forester occupant detection system sensors cause the airbags to deactivate without warning.

  

  Dec 2, 2019 — Subaru Forester passenger airbag sensor lawsuit alleges the occupant detection systems have errors that cause the airbags to deactivate when adults are in the passenger seats. According to the plaintiff, 2015-2018 Subaru Foresters are affected by the problems, and her 2018 Forester is a good example. The lawsuit alleges the plaintiff took the vehicle to a dealership which found problems with the detection system. Technicians allegedly didn't make any repairs ...

• 2016 Mazda CX-5 Daytime Running Lights Cause Lawsuit Owners claim replacing the daytime running lights in 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUVs can cost thousands.

  

  Dec 2, 2019 — A 2016 Mazda CX-5 daytime running lights lawsuit alleges the lights fail prematurely and can cost an owner $1,500 to replace on just one side of the CX-5. It's a problem dozens of 2016 CX-5 owners have complained about on CarComplaints.com . "Like all of the others on here the driver's side LED DRL failed after 3 years and 60,000 miles. Entire headlight assembly must be replaced as there is no separate bulb. Cost is over $1,000 at the dealer. This is a ...

• Ford F-150 Peeling Paint Problems Cause Lawsuit Ford F-150 owner says aluminum roofs, hoods and side panels suffer from corrosion and rust.

  

  Dec 1, 2019 — Ford F-150 peeling paint problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges corrosion damages the aluminum hoods, roofs and side panels. In addition, the F-150 paint warranty is allegedly meaningless due to the terms of the warranty. Plaintiff Tina Nelson owns a 2014 Ford F-150 SuperCrew she purchased in 2016, but in 2018 she noticed the hood, roof and side panel paint was peeling and corroding. The plaintiff took the truck to a Ford dealership in ...

• Hyundai Panoramic Sunroof Settlement is Final Hyundai customers claim their panoramic sunroofs exploded into shards of glass.

  

  Nov 30, 2019 — A Hyundai panoramic sunroof settlement is final after a federal judge overruled objections to the settlement agreement filed by certain Hyundai customers. The plaintiffs claim these Hyundai vehicles are equipped with sunroofs that are prone to shatter and Hyundai concealed the problem from customers. 2011-2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2010-2016 Hyundai Tucson 2012-2016 Hyundai Sonata 2012-2016 Hyundai Veloster 2013-2016 Hyundai Santa ...

• Mahindra ROXOR Is Too Similar to a Jeep, Judge Finds Judge recommends the International Trade Commission ban ROXORs from being built and sold.

  

  Nov 30, 2019 — The Mahindra ROXOR may not be around much longer in the U.S. after a judge found the off-road vehicles are too similar to Jeep Wranglers, with the judge recommending the International Trade Commission ban the vehicles in the U.S. Fiat Chrysler filed a complaint against India-based Mahindra for allegedly making the ROXOR appear to be a Jeep, even though the ROXOR isn't currently legal on the streets. Mahindra imports parts from India to Michigan where the ...

• New Side Crash Test Will Be More Realistic, Says IIHS Automakers will allegedly have a tougher time achieving good side crash test ratings.

  

  Nov 30, 2019 — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is updating its side crash test to help a consumer make better choices when choosing which vehicle to purchase based on the safety record. According to IIHS, engineers believe a new side crash test that uses higher impact speeds and heavier striking barriers should provide more realistic results. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced upgrades to its crash test ...

• Nissan Altima CVT Lawsuit Settlement Preliminarily Approved Nissan transmission class action settlement reached after plaintiff argued the CVTs fail.

  

  Nov 24, 2019 — A Nissan Altima CVT lawsuit settlement has been preliminarily approved after an owner alleged the continuously variable transmissions in 2013-2016 Altimas are defective. According to the class action lawsuit, the transmissions shake, make noise, hesitate, surge and finally cause the cars to die in the middle of highways. Based on court documents , Altima drivers can easily pay thousands of dollars to repair or replace the transmissions because Nissan refuses ...

• Volvo Android Auto Lawsuit Says XC90 Owners Got Scammed Class action alleges Android Auto isn't compatible with the Volvo XC90 Sensus system.

  

  Nov 24, 2019 — A Volvo Android Auto lawsuit alleges XC90 owners and lessees cannot use the Sensus systems with Android Auto because the systems are incompatible. According to the class action lawsuit, 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 SUVs were marketed and sold as offering in-vehicle technology called Sensus that worked with the popular Google Android Auto. This would enable the XC90 driver to integrate their phone with the Sensus system in the Volvo. Android Auto is marketed as a ...

• Takata Airbag Settlements Reached in Canada Mazda, Subaru and Toyota customers in Canada may be affected by Takata airbag settlements.

  

  Nov 23, 2019 — Takata airbag settlements have been reached in Canada for former and current owners and lessees of these Mazda, Subaru and Toyota vehicles. 2007-2012 Lexus ES 350 2010-2017 Lexus GX 460 2006-2013 Lexus IS 2010-2015 Lexus IS 250C / IS 350C 2008-2014 Lexus IS-F 2012 Lexus LF-A 2016-2019 Lexus IS 200T / 300 / 350 2015-2019 Lexus RC-F / 350 / 300 / 200T 2006-2009 / 2014-2015 Lexus IS 250 / IS 350 2002-2010 Lexus SC ...

• Rear Seat Belt Reminder Systems Are Still Needed More than 800 unbelted rear seat passengers were killed in crashes in 2018.

  

  Nov 23, 2019 — Rear seat belt reminder systems are more important today than ever before even though vehicle safety technology has never been greater. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, more than 800 rear seat passengers who were not wearing seat belts were killed in crashes in 2018. Federal data were studied for occupants 8 years old and older, and the Safety Association found that more than 400 of those rear seat occupants would likely have survived if ...

• Nissan CVT Settlement Reached Nissan CVT settlement reached between both parties after allegations of transmission failures.

  

  Nov 22, 2019 — A Nissan CVT settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit that alleges the continuously variable transmissions are defective in these Nissan models. 2013-2017 Nissan Sentra 2014-2017 Nissan Versa Note 2012-2017 Nissan Versa The CVT class action lawsuit was consolidated from these class actions: Michelle Falk, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc ., Michael Knotts, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc. , and Cheyne Norman, et al. v. Nissan ...

• Lack of Federal Safety Standards Contributed to Uber Crash Report from the NTSB places most of the blame for Elaine Herzberg's death on Uber 'driver'

  

  Nov 19, 2019 — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has finally said what safety advocates have yelled about for years concerning self-driving cars and autonomous companies. According to a report from the NTSB that was 18 months in the making, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is failing to protect the public by allowing autonomous companies to self-regulate. The NTSB report occurred only because of a March 18, 2018, fatal crash between a ...

• Nissan Altima Rear Lower Control Arm Replacement Program Rear lower control arms will be replaced on certain Nissan Altima cars in specific states.

  

  Nov 18, 2019 — A Nissan Altima rear lower control arm replacement program is beginning for owners in states with high road salt usage. Only 2013 Nissan Altimas are included in the U.S. replacement program, and 2013-2014 Altima cars are included in the Canadian program. According to Nissan, the rear lower control arms can separate at the bushing joint areas due to rust and corrosion from road salt used in winter months. Altima owners may hear rattling or knocking noises ...

• Nissan Infiniti Peeling Paint Class Action Lawsuit May Be Settled Nissan agrees to settle peeling paint lawsuit, but only for two models and for only white paint.

  

  Nov 17, 2019 — A Nissan Infiniti peeling paint class action lawsuit is one step closer to being settled as both parties reached an agreement after the plaintiffs alleged the paint jobs were defective. Although the lawsuit originally included all Nissan and Infiniti models with defective paint of any color, the settlement includes only the Nissan Rogue and Infiniti QX56, and only white vehicles. No other colors are covered by the peeling paint settlement. In addition, the ...

• Omar Awan Death In Tesla Crash Leads To Lawsuit Wrongful death lawsuit says Tesla door handle and battery defects caused fatality in a Model S.

  

  Nov 11, 2019 — The death of 48-year-old Omar Awan in a 2016 Tesla Model S was allegedly caused by door handles that didn't " auto-present ," and by an unreasonable fire risk from the battery. According to the lawsuit, Awan was driving the Model S in South Florida on February 24, 2019, when the Tesla veered out of control and " yawed sideways, went over the curb and onto the median, and struck a palm tree ." The lawsuit says a police officer witnessed the crash and tried to ...

• NHTSA Crash Test Ratings Will Be Expanded and Upgraded Government says it's time to modernize vehicle crash tests to include more technologies.

  

  Nov 11, 2019 — NHTSA crash test ratings will be upgraded and expanded to allegedly make it more difficult to receive a 5-star safety rating coveted by automakers and used to market the safety of new cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the government wants to modernize the safety ratings program to keep pace with advancements in vehicle safety technology. Safety advocates have long argued the government's crash test program hasn't kept pace ...

• GM Ignition Switch Lawsuit Dismissed For Lack of Evidence Case of Saturn Ion crash dismissed after judge ruled the evidence didn't support the plaintiffs.

  

  Nov 10, 2019 — General Motors has prevailed in a lawsuit that alleges a defective ignition switch caused the crash of a 2007 Saturn Ion and the non-deployment of the airbags. The lawsuit is one of hundreds being heard in a New York courtroom, but as seen in the Saturn Ion case, GM is facing claims that don't hold up in court. Plaintiffs Sandy Brands, Jay Brands and Emma Leyba filed suit against the automaker alleging a defective ignition switch in the 2007 Saturn Ion ...

• GM Oil Consumption Settlement Finalized Judge approves settlement for most owners of 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs.

  

  Nov 10, 2019 — A GM oil consumption settlement has been approved by a federal judge for customers of 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs equipped with 2.4-liter Ecotec engines. The class action alleges defective piston rings are prone to premature wear and excessive engine oil consumption that causes damage to the Ecotec engines. The consolidated class action lawsuit arose from three separate actions: Berman v. General Motors, Hindsman v. General Motors and ...

• Fiat Chrysler Didn't Meet MPG Requirements For 2017 Models FCA to pay $79 million fine, but most automakers aren't faring any better meeting standards.

  

  Nov 10, 2019 — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US) failed to meet federal fuel economy and emissions standards for 2017 models, causing the automaker to pay a $79 million penalty to the government. The end result to a consumer is the higher price paid for a vehicle once the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) forces an automaker to pay millions in penalties for failing to meet U.S. emissions standards. Chrysler is only one of multiple automakers that have ...

• Chevy Shake Class Action Lawsuit Continues For Florida Customers Judge rules there will be no nationwide Chevy shake class action lawsuit for GM customers.

  

  Nov 9, 2019 — A Chevy shake class action lawsuit will proceed, but not on a nationwide basis that would have included GM customers outside of Florida. Florida plaintiff Douglas Weiss says his new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suffered from the so-called Chevy shake that caused his truck to violently shake when it reached about 70 mph and shakes strongest in the range of 75-80 mph. The lawsuit alleges the plaintiff paid more than $2,000 to replace the brakes, rotors, tires ...

• Hyundai and Kia Power Window Lawsuit Filed in California Two owners claim Hyundai and Kia power windows don't stop and reverse when objects are detected.

  

  Nov 7, 2019 — Alleged Hyundai and Kia power window problems have caused a class action lawsuit that includes Hyundai and Kia vehicles built from July 2008 to the present and sold to California residents. In addition, the Hyundai and Kia vehicles must be if equipped with power window stop-and-reverse systems. Power window stop-and-reverse systems help protect fingers, hands, necks and objects from getting caught in the window that is moving upward. The U.S. federal ...

• Ford F-350 Valve Stem Leak Lawsuit Filed in Delaware Ford F-350 owners claim steel valve stems leak air from corroded aluminum wheels.

  

  Nov 5, 2019 — A Ford F-350 valve stem leak lawsuit alleges 2017-2018 F-350 trucks equipped with aluminum wheels consistently lose air pressure that affects fuel economy, handling, tire condition and safety. Additionally, low tire pressure from valve stem leaks may cause the tires to blow out, and driving can be especially dangerous when hauling heaving loads. According to the class action filed by two truck owners, all Ford F-350 variants are included in the lawsuit, ...

• Honda CR-V Infotainment Lawsuit Says Display Screens Malfunction Honda CR-V display screens allegedly go black, freeze and go fully bright, blinding drivers.

  

  Nov 4, 2019 — A Honda CR-V infotainment lawsuit alleges the display screens freeze, go dark, blind drivers by going into full bright mode and cause dangerous distractions to CR-V drivers. According to the infotainment display screen class action lawsuit, 2017-2019 Honda CR-V, CR-V EX, CR-V EX-L and CR-V Touring SUVs are equipped with the defective screens. Filed by three plaintiffs, the lawsuit alleges the screens go wacky without warning while the CR-Vs are in motion, ...

• Honda CR-V Windshield Crack Leads To Lawsuit CR-V owner says windshields crack and shatter, causing problems with Honda Sensing systems.

  

  Nov 3, 2019 — A Honda CR-V windshield crack has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the windshields spontaneously crack and shatter without external impacts to the glass. The lawsuit alleges 2017-2019 Honda CR-V SUVs are dangerous to drivers, passengers and all others on the roads because the structural integrity of the vehicles is compromised. Another problem with windshield cracks comes in the form of the Honda Sensing system that requires a clear unobstructed ...

• Subaru Windshield Lawsuit Says Glass Cracks and Breaks Subaru Foresters and Outbacks allegedly have defective windshields that chip and crack.

  

  Nov 2, 2019 — A Subaru windshield lawsuit alleges 2017-2019 Subaru Forester and 2017-2019 Subaru Outback vehicles are equipped with windshields that suddenly chip, crack and break. According to the class action lawsuit, Subaru refuses to pay for repairs even when the vehicles are under warranties, leaving owners and lessees with paying for windshield replacements. In addition, the lawsuit alleges Subaru replaces the defective windshields with the same defective windshields ...

• Subaru Valve Spring Recall Problems Cause Lawsuit Subaru owner claims his vehicle suffered more problems after a valve spring recall than before it.

  

  Nov 1, 2019 — Subaru valve spring recall problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges repairs performed during the recall caused engines to stall and fail. The lawsuit names Subaru and Toyota as defendants because both automakers developed the Subaru BRZ and the Scion FR-S, but the plaintiff says it was Subaru which created the engines used in the vehicles. 2013 Subaru BRZ 2013 Toyota Scion FR-S 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2012-2014 Subaru ...

• Toyota Bluetooth Echo Problems Cause Lawsuit Toyota lawsuit alleges the echo problems are so bad that occupants can't use Bluetooth.

  

  Oct 26, 2019 — Toyota Bluetooth echo problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges when the driver of the Toyota uses the hands-free phone system to make or receive a call, the person on the other end of the call hears an echo of their own words. This allegedly makes the Bluetooth call conversation impossible because Toyota drivers are expected to decrease the volume to the point of not hearing the conversations. According to the lawsuit, the two plaintiffs seek ...

• Chevy Malibu Reduced Engine Power Leads To Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Malibu cars suddenly and dangerously lose power when driving.

  

  Oct 24, 2019 — A Chevy Malibu that allegedly suffered reduced engine power caused the owner to file a class action lawsuit that alleges all 2016-2018 Malibu cars have problems with the accelerator pedal sensors and electronic throttle controls. While many throttle control systems use mechanical linkages to control the cars, the electronic throttle controls in Malibu cars use sensors and electromechanical actuators. Powertrain acceleration is controlled by the electronic ...

• Dodge Dart Clutch Lawsuit Certified As a Class Action Dodge Dart customer says clutch pedals lose pressure and stay on the floorboards.

  

  Oct 22, 2019 — A Dodge Dart clutch lawsuit has been certified as a class action, but only for customers who purchased or leased the cars in California. The original class action was filed to represent Dart customers nationwide, including owners and lessees of used cars. But the lawsuit now includes all consumers who purchased or leased new 2013-2016 Dodge Darts from authorized dealerships in California. The Darts must be equipped with Fiat C635 manual transmissions and the ...

• Barrett Riley Tesla Model S Crash Focus of Lawsuit Parents of Florida teen Barrett Riley sue Tesla claiming their son died from Tesla's negligence.

  

  Oct 20, 2019 — A Tesla Model S lawsuit has been filed by the parents of 18-year-old Barrett Riley, who was killed in a May 2018 fiery crash in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The father, James Riley, owned the 2014 Model S when the high-speed crash occurred and killed Barrett and his passenger, Edgar Monserratt. In March 2018, Barrett Riley received a speeding ticket while driving the car 112 mph in a 50 mph zone, so his parents allegedly contacted Tesla and requested that a ...

• Porsche Panamera and Cayenne Coolant Leak Lawsuit Dismissed Porsche prevails in lawsuit that alleges coolant pipes allow coolant to leak.

  

  Oct 20, 2019 — A Porsche coolant pipe lawsuit has been dismissed even though the plaintiff claims 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera and 2011-2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles are defective. The proposed class action lawsuit alleges the coolant pipes were fitted together with the thermostat housing assemblies using defective adhesive. The plaintiff named in the lawsuit tells the story of his 2011 Panamera overheating in 2014 and how a Porsche dealership found the coolant pipes had ...

• Hyundai Smart Trunk Lawsuit Settlement Preliminarily Approved Hyundai Sonata customers may receive debit cards, torsion bars and extended Smart Trunk warranties.

  

  Oct 19, 2019 — A Hyundai Smart Trunk lawsuit settlement has received preliminary approval for former and current owners and lessees of 2015-2017 Hyundai Sonata cars. The Smart Trunk technology allegedly triggers the trunk to open when the key fob is within the proximity range, all without touching the trunk or lid. Associated with the trunk lid is the torsion bar which is described as a component that promotes the opening and keeping open the trunk lid using torsional ...

• Hyundai Kia Settlement Reached In Car Fires Lawsuit Hyundai and Kia agree to settle class action lawsuit related to Theta II engine failures and fires.

  

  Oct 18, 2019 — A Hyundai Kia settlement has been reached for more than 4 million vehicles equipped with Theta II 2-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines at risk of fires. Although a judge still needs to approve the proposed settlement agreement, the current version includes these models and years. 2011-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Sonatas 2013-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sports 2014-2015, 2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai ...

• Toyota Hybrid Battery Warranty Extended For 2020 Models Toyota increases hybrid battery warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles.

  

  Oct 16, 2019 — Toyota has extended its hybrid battery warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles for the following 2020 Toyota hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. 2020 Toyota Prius 2020 Toyota Prius Prime 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2020 Toyota Mirai (fuel cell) The previous hybrid battery warranty was 8 years or 100,000 ...

• Ford MPG Lawsuit Alleges Fuel Economy Ratings Are Wrong Class action lawsuit filed by customers who claim vehicles don't get the advertised EPA ratings.

  

  Oct 15, 2019 — A Ford mpg lawsuit alleges consumers purchased 2017-2019 vehicles with incorrect EPA fuel economy ratings which makes the trucks less fuel efficient than advertised. According to the class action lawsuit, Ford performed inaccurate EPA fuel economy testing that resulted in overstated fuel economy ratings. Advertisements and vehicle window stickers were allegedly less favorable to consumers than buyers believed when they purchased the vehicles. Customers have ...

• GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Settlement On Hold Judge tells both parties to submit a new oil consumption settlement after owners complained.

  

  Oct 12, 2019 — A GM oil consumption lawsuit settlement is on hold after the federal judge told all the parties they need to come up with better settlement terms. The consolidated class action oil consumption lawsuit started as three class actions: Berman v. General Motors, Hindsman v. General Motors and Sanchez v. General Motors . The class action allege the engines burn one quart of oil every 1,000 miles. In addition, customers claim the SUVs suffer from fouled spark ...

• Toyota Camry Class Action Lawsuit Moves Forward Toyota Camry owners claim air conditioning and heating systems emit bad moldy smells.

  

  Oct 8, 2019 — A Toyota Camry class action lawsuit has survived a motion to dismiss the complaint that alleges the heating and air conditioning systems emit bad smells accompanied by toxic mold fumes. According to the class action lawsuit, Toyota sold millions of 2012-2017 Camry and Camry Hybrid cars while knowing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems were defective. The automaker allegedly knew the systems didn't properly remove water and humidity, ...

• Tesla Model X Door Latch Lawsuit Filed After Girl's Injury Five-year-old girl's finger allegedly injured by plastic latch connected to locking mechanism.

  

  Oct 8, 2019 — A Tesla Model X door latch lawsuit alleges a 5-year-old girl experienced " serious, traumatic, scarring, psychological, and personal injuries " when her finger was crushed and broken by a plastic latch that's part of the locking mechanism. The California lawsuit was filed by Marlen Mesutovich Izzetov and his daughter, identified in the lawsuit as " Miss MMI ," five years old when the incident occurred. According to court documents, Mr. Izzetov is a dual citizen ...

• Does Automatic Emergency Braking With Pedestrian Detection Work? Safety researchers find systems sometimes work during the day, but completely fail at night.

  

  Oct 7, 2019 — Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection is marketed as safety technology, but research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found the systems didn't do much at all. And at night the technology did nothing to prevent crashes with pedestrians, a bad sign considering 75% of pedestrian deaths occur at night. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: "A pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) system is an ...

• GM Ignition Switch Lawsuits Continue in New York Judge overseeing General Motors lawsuits says economic loss arguments don't stand up.

  

  Oct 7, 2019 — General Motors and owners who sued for defective ignition switches have been asked by a federal judge to consider settling the complaints before the lawsuits reach the trial stage. General Motors has already paid more than $2.5 billion for selling vehicles with defective ignition switches that switched off while the vehicles were in motion. With a bump of the knees to the keys, the ignition switches moved out of the "run" positions and left drivers without ...

• Nissan Automatic Emergency Braking Lawsuit Filed Customer claims Nissan automatic emergency braking systems suddenly and dangerously activate.

  

  Oct 6, 2019 — A Nissan automatic emergency braking lawsuit alleges all 2017-2019 vehicles equipped with the systems are at risk of sudden collisions caused by malfunctions of the technology. Nissan's forward emergency braking/automatic emergency braking technology uses radar to detect a forward collision with an object or pedestrians. According to the lawsuit, the system will apply the brakes when an imminent collision is detected. But the systems allegedly activate ...

• Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty Class Action Lawsuit Transferred Jeep owner says her lifetime powertrain warranty was cancelled because of maintenance issues.

  

  Sep 30, 2019 — A Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty class action lawsuit will continue, although in a different court on a different side of the country. The class action lawsuit was filed in 2018 by Wendy Hightman who purchased a new 2007 Jeep Patriot covered by a lifetime powertrain warranty. However, the plaintiff claims she wasn't provided details about the warranty until after she bought the Jeep. In addition, none of the warranty booklets or advertisements said the ...

• Subaru Forester Airbag Lawsuit Alleges Sensors Are Bad Subaru airbag sensors allegedly cause the passenger airbags to deactivate when they shouldn't.

  

  Sep 29, 2019 — A Subaru Forester airbag lawsuit alleges sensor problems cause the passenger frontal airbags to deactivate even when adults are in the passenger seats. The class action lawsuit includes all consumers who purchased or leased 2014-2018 Subaru Forester SUVs. According to the lawsuit, Subaru started using electrostatic capacitance sensors in the SUVs to activate and deactivate the passenger airbags in place of the standard weight sensors. The capacitance ...

• FCA Fined $40 Million For Inflated New Vehicle Sales Securities and Exchange Commission says Chrysler overstated sales between 2012 and 2016.

  

  Sep 28, 2019 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has agreed to pay $40 million for overstating how many new vehicles were sold each month in the U.S. between 2012 and 2016. The civil penalty and order comes from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. According to the government, Chrysler neither admits or denies the charges, but agreed to pay the $40 million and to never violate the Acts ...

• Cadillac SRX Headlight Lawsuit Says Lights Too Dim Customers claim headlights are damaged by water, causing dim headlights and total failures.

  

  Sep 26, 2019 — A Cadillac SRX headlight lawsuit alleges the SUVs are equipped with headlights that are too dim and make driving dangerous at night. The SRX headlight lawsuit also alleges the exterior housing units prematurely wear out and allow moisture to cause failures of the lights. The moisture allegedly corrodes the headlight components, causes electrical short circuits and leaves condensation inside the headlight assemblies. Some SRX drivers claim they are afraid to ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Uconnect Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Chrysler 300 and Pacifica vehicles have defective infotainment systems.

  

  Sep 26, 2019 — A Chrysler 300 and Chrysler Pacifica Uconnect infotainment lawsuit alleges the systems have defects that cause malfunctions of the screens, backup cameras, navigation systems and climate control systems. In addition, drivers of 2017-2019 Pacifica and 300 vehicles allegedly experience Bluetooth problems during hands-free calling. The plaintiffs purchased a new 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and allegedly had problems with the Uconnect infotainment system that caused ...

• Mercedes-Benz Emissions Cheating Leads to Nearly $1 Billion Fine German prosecutors fine Daimler based on "negligent violation of supervisory duties."

  

  Sep 25, 2019 — Mercedes-Benz emissions cheating has cost Daimler nearly $1 billion after German prosecutors fined the automaker " based on a negligent violation of supervisory duties in the area of vehicle certification in connection with deviations from regulatory requirements in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles ." According to the Stuttgart public prosecutor's office, Daimler, the maker of Mercedes vehicles, violated the Administrative Offenses Act since at least 2008 due to ...

• Cadillac Cue Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Cadillac owners claim Cue problems cause touchscreens to appear like spider webs.

  

  Sep 22, 2019 — Cadillac CUE problems have caused a class action lawsuit that includes customers who purchased or leased any of the following vehicles equipped with GM's " Cadillac User Experience " infotainment systems. 2013-2017 Cadillac ATS 2013-2017 Cadillac SRX 2013-2017 Cadillac XTS 2014-2017 Cadillac CTS 2014-2017 Cadillac ELR 2014-2017 Cadillac Escalade According to complaints filed about CUE problems, the systems are supposed to provide ...

• Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Exhaust Leak Lawsuit Dismissed Class action lawsuit alleges Ford Explorer police vehicles allow carbon monoxide to enter cabins.

  

  Sep 18, 2019 — A Ford Explorer Police Interceptor exhaust leak lawsuit has been dismissed after two police officers alleged carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes harmed them. The class action lawsuit includes all New York police officers and law enforcement officers who drive 2011-2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. Plaintiffs Peter Lake and Timothy Creed claim the SUVs have design flaws that cause exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide to enter the passenger ...

• Hyundai Elantra Engine Lawsuit Dismissed Judge dismisses class action lawsuit that alleges piston problems cause Elantra engines to fail.

  

  Sep 17, 2019 — A Hyundai Elantra engine lawsuit has been dismissed after the judge ruled the plaintiffs simply couldn't allege facts to support their claims about engine failures. The class action lawsuit alleges 2011-2016 Elantra cars are equipped with " Nu " 1.8-liter engines that have piston defects. The piston problems allegedly cause the engines to knock, tick and fail, causing a loss of engine power, power steering and power brakes while driving. Plaintiffs Elizabeth ...

• Cadillac CUE Screen Lawsuit Filed Over Cracks Cadillac infotainment screens allegedly appear shattered, cracked and delaminated due to defects.

  

  Sep 17, 2019 — A Cadillac CUE screen lawsuit alleges the " Cadillac User Experience " infotainment screens crack, delaminate, bubble and become unresponsive. The class action lawsuit includes current and former owners and lessees of these Cadillac vehicles equipped with CUE infotainment systems. 2013-2017 Cadillac ATS 2013-2017 Cadillac SRX 2013-2017 Cadillac XTS 2014-2017 Cadillac CTS 2014-2017 Cadillac ELR 2014-2017 Cadillac Escalade Plaintiff ...

• Subaru Starlink Class Action Lawsuit Preliminarily Approved Lawsuit alleges Starlink infotainment systems manufactured by Harman are defective.

  

  Sep 15, 2019 — A Subaru Starlink class action lawsuit has been preliminarily approved to settle a case that alleges the infotainment systems allegedly do just about everything except function properly. The class action settlement includes these vehicles equipped with Generation 3.0 Starlink Infotainment systems manufactured by Harman International Industries. 2017 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Outback 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru ...

• Ford Transmission Settlement Appeal: No Settlement Appeals court vacates Ford transmission class action settlement and sends it back for review.

  

  Sep 14, 2019 — A Ford transmission settlement that was appealed has been sent back to the lower district court after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found serious problems with the settlement being " fair " and " adequate " for consumers. Five Ford customers, joined by consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, objected to the settlement by arguing the settlement had no meaningful value to most Ford customers. According to lawyers who filed the Ford transmission lawsuit , the ...

• Hacked Driverless Cars Could Cause Traffic Havoc Georgia Institute of Technology researchers say stalling just 20% of cars would cause mayhem.

  

  Sep 11, 2019 — What would happen if driverless cars were hacked and brought to a halt in rush hour traffic in New York? Research conducted by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Multiscale Systems examined the consequences by using physics to simulate what hackers could do to internet-connected cars on a large scale. The research looked at the gridlock that would be possible in a major city if hackers bypassed cybersecurity systems and stranded driverless cars and their ...

• Kia Soul Fire Lawsuit Alleges Occupants Were Seriously Injured Lawsuit alleges Kia Soul caught fire while cruising down the highway, seriously burning the driver.

  

  Sep 10, 2019 — A Kia Soul car fire lawsuit alleges a man and his mother went through hell when their rented Kia caught fire while the pair were driving on a Hawaiian highway. Oklahoma native Jordan Carlton and his mother Becky were on vacation in Oahu and had rented a 2019 Kia Soul from Avis Budget Group. The June 30 fire allegedly started under the Kia Soul and spread to the passenger compartment, forcing Becky Carlton to leap from the burning vehicle as it traveled about ...

• Tesla Autopilot Recall Needed, Says Safety Group Tesla Autopilot recall allegedly necessary after Model S drives straight into a California firetruck

  

  Sep 9, 2019 — A Tesla Autopilot recall is necessary because " a vehicle that enables a driver to not pay attention, or fall asleep, while accelerating into a parked fire truck is defective and dangerous ." That statement was provided by the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its conclusions about a Tesla Model S crash . The January 2018 California crash into the firetruck occurred when the Tesla driver ignored ...

• Cadillac SRX Headlight Class Action Lawsuit Filed Class action claims SRX headlights fail due to defective seals that allow moisture to corrode parts.

  

  Sep 9, 2019 — A Cadillac SRX headlight class action lawsuit alleges the lights have seals that allow moisture to ruin the headlights, causing them to become dim and finally fail. According to the plaintiff, 2010-2015 SRX SUVs have the headlight problems that are caused not only by the seals but by air vents that interfere with the proper flow of air. Customers complain about headlights that suffer from condensation problems from the allegedly defective seals that create ...

• Volkswagen Fuel Economy Lawsuit Settlement Proposed About 100,000 customers of gasoline-powered Audi, Bentley, Porsche and VW vehicles may be affected.

  

  Sep 8, 2019 — A proposed Volkswagen settlement has been reached that may affect about 100,000 customers who purchased or leased gasoline-powered Audi, Bentley, Porsche and Volkswagen vehicles labeled and marketed with overstated fuel economy by up to 1 mile per gallon. The lawsuit alleges software embedded in the transmission control unit activates when it senses certain conditions such as being started with the key and deactivates when the steering wheel is turned. This ...

• Chrysler Active Head Restraint Lawsuit Dismissed Judge dismisses entire Chrysler active head restraint lawsuit filed over faulty headrests.

  

  Sep 7, 2019 — A Chrysler active head restraint class action lawsuit is over after the plaintiffs failed to sufficiently allege the headrests are dangerous because they can deploy without external impacts to the vehicles. Plaintiffs Wilma Perez and David Haldeman filed the class action lawsuit alleging Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) sold and leased Dodge Avengers and Jeep Cherokees with defective active head restraint systems. According to the lawsuit, Chrysler allegedly concealed ...

• Volkswagen Fuel Economy Overstated By 1 MPG EPA revising Audi, Bentley, Porsche and Volkswagen fuel economy estimates by 1 mile per gallon.

  

  Sep 7, 2019 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken further action against Volkswagen after determining 2013-2017 gasoline-powered vehicles were sold with incorrect fuel economy labels. The EPA says Audi, Bentley, Porsche and Volkswagen will revise fuel economy estimates and forfeit emissions credits for under-reporting emissions. Regulators with the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) found problems with the gasoline vehicles during an ...

• Mercedes-Benz NECK-PRO Lawsuit Filed as Class Action Mercedes class action lawsuit alleges active head restraints deploy when they shouldn't.

  

  Sep 6, 2019 — A Mercedes-Benz NECK-PRO lawsuit alleges the active head restraints deploy without warning and without external impacts to the vehicles. According to the lawsuit, the Mercedes active head restraint is designed to spring forward if a vehicle is hit from behind, quickly pushing the headrest forward to catch an occupant's head and prevent whiplash injuries. The NECK-PRO restraint will allegedly strike the back of the head of an occupant at a time when the ...

• Ford Fuel Economy Lawsuit Says MPG Ratings False Class action lawsuit alleges Ford Rangers, F-150s and other models have overstated mpg ratings.

  

  Sep 3, 2019 — A Ford fuel economy lawsuit alleges the automaker cheated owners and lessees of 2017-2019 vehicles, including the 2019 Ford Rangers and 2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The proposed Ford fuel economy class action lawsuit is just one of at least 10 suits that allege Ford sold and marketed vehicles with false mpg ratings. According to the lawsuit, the 2019 Ford Ranger and 2018 Ford F-150 trucks underwent inaccurate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  testing that ...

• Ford F-150 Seat Belt Pretensioner Fire Lawsuit Dismissed The judge ruled F-150 truck owners couldn't prove their claims that recall repairs will fail.

  

  Aug 28, 2019 — A Ford F-150 seat belt pretensioner fire lawsuit has been dismissed after the judge ruled, " without a concrete injury that is fairly traceable to Ford’s alleged wrongdoing, the plaintiffs cannot sustain their claims. " The 2015-2018 Ford F-150 class action lawsuit was filed after the automaker recalled the trucks because the seat belt pretensioners caused fires when the pretensioners deployed in crashes. A seat belt pretensioner is used to secure an occupant ...

• Hyundai and Kia Engine Fires Cause 11 Class Action Lawsuits Multiple lawsuits claim Hyundai and Kia GDI engines are at risk of stalling and catching fire.

  

  Aug 27, 2019 — Hyundai and Kia engine fires have caused at least 11 class action lawsuits based on allegations that defective GDI (gasoline direct injection) engines are at risk of stalling or going up in flames. In March, four plaintiffs filed two class action lawsuits against Hyundai and Kia which were consolidated in April. The plaintiffs then filed a consolidated class action alleging the vehicles are equipped with defective GDI engines. The consolidated complaint ...

• Lawsuit Says VW Owners Suffered 'Psychological Damage' South Korean court awards Volkswagen owners for mental anguish caused by diesel emissions.

  

  Aug 26, 2019 — Volkswagen has been ordered to pay South Korean diesel vehicle owners for causing them " psychological damage " related to driving vehicles with illegal emissions systems. At the same time Audi Volkswagen Korea and Porsche Korea were again fined for using illegal emissions systems, the Seoul Central District Court ruled VW must pay more than 2,400 owners for causing them mental anguish. Each vehicle owner will receive about $825 (1 million won) for the ...

• Audi Volkswagen Korea and Porsche Korea Busted Again South Korean regulators and prosecutors say the automakers cheated in the use of AdBlue.

  

  Aug 24, 2019 — Audi Volkswagen Korea and Porsche Korea are in more trouble after regulators and prosecutors found evidence the automakers manipulated popular models to bypass emissions regulations. The South Korean Ministry of Environment says more than 10,000 vehicles are responsible for the penalties, including the Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, Audi A6 and Audi A7. Officials say they haven't calculated a total amount in fines, but Audi, Porsche and VW could ...

• Ford 'Death Wobble' Class Action Lawsuit Debated Before Judge Ford files motion to dismiss lawsuit that alleges F-250 and F-350 trucks shake violently.

  

  Aug 22, 2019 — A Ford " death wobble " class action lawsuit is being debated in court after the California plaintiff claimed Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks have defective suspension components that cause violent shaking. The class action includes current and former owners and lessees of 2005-2019 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks allegedly affected by defective suspension and steering linkage systems. The plaintiff who filed the class action lawsuit alleges his truck suffered from ...

• Fiat 500 Rear Wiring Harness Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules plaintiff failed to allege facts to show Fiat Chrysler knew of rear wiring problems.

  

  Aug 21, 2019 — A Fiat 500 rear wiring harness lawsuit has been dismissed after the federal judge found the plaintiff didn't allege facts to support his claims. The plaintiff says he purchased a new 2012 Fiat 500 and in 2016 the doors stopped locking and unlocking electronically, the rear window wiper failed and the interior lights allegedly failed. In 2018 some of the dash lights allegedly stopped working and the plaintiff claims he couldn't open the hatch of the Fiat ...

• Ford Explorer Hood Rust Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges Ford Explorer hoods corrode and rust because the panels are aluminum.

  

  Aug 21, 2019 — A Ford Explorer hood rust recall allegedly should have been ordered long ago, or so says a plaintiff who filed a proposed class action lawsuit about aluminum hoods. The lawsuit alleges Explorer hoods suffer from premature rust and corrosion and bubbling of the paint. According to the class action, the lawsuit includes: " All persons in the United States and its territories who, within the applicable statute of limitations period, and as shown by Defendant’s ...

• Nissan Altima and Maxima Floorboard Rust Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Nissan Altima owner claims floor pan rust can cost thousands of dollars to repair.

  

  Aug 20, 2019 — A Nissan Altima and Maxima floorboard rust lawsuit has been partly dismissed after the automaker filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. Plaintiff Laura Frances Hays alleges 2002-2006 Nissan Altima and 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima vehicles suffer from rusted floorboards that leave drivers afraid of using the vehicles. Hays purchased her Nissan Altima in April 2003 which was covered by a new vehicle limited warranty that offered basic coverage for 36 months or ...

• GM Hydra-Matic Transmission Lawsuit Filed in Michigan GM transmission lawsuit claims Hydra-Matics jerk, shudder, shift hard or fail to downshift.

  

  Aug 18, 2019 — A General Motors Hydra-Matic transmission lawsuit alleges multiple models shudder, jerk, have acceleration problems, fail to downshift and have trouble stopping even when using the brakes. The proposed Hydra-Matic 8L90 and 8L45 class action lawsuit includes all persons or entities in the U.S. who purchased or leased any of these vehicles. 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2016-2019 Cadillac ATS 2016-2019 Cadillac ...

• ZF TRW Airbag Lawsuit Includes Multiple Automakers Class action lawsuit says 12.3 million vehicles have defective ZF TRW airbag control units.

  

  Aug 17, 2019 — A ZF TRW airbag lawsuit alleges the airbag control units may fail in 12.3 million vehicles manufactured by multiple automakers. The proposed class action lawsuit includes all U.S. consumers who purchased or leased any of these vehicles. 2014-2019 Acura RLX 2014-2019 Acura RLX Hybrid 2012-2014 Acura TL 2015-2017 Acura TLX 2012-2014 Acura TSX 2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon 2012-2013 Acura TSX Sportwagon 2010-2011 Dodge Nitro 2009 ...

• Nissan Pays $1.5 Million in Ashlynn Nicole Overton Crash Nissan settles lawsuit filed after South Carolina teen was killed in a Nissan Versa rollover crash.

  

  Aug 17, 2019 — Nissan has agreed to settle a $1.5 million lawsuit after a South Carolina teenager was killed in a Nissan Versa rollover crash. Ashlynn Nicole Overton, 18, was driving a 2016 Nissan Versa in July 2017 northbound on Highway 25 in Aiken County, South Carolina, when a second vehicle also traveling north swerved into Overton's lane and hit the front passenger bumper of the Versa. Ms. Overton’s Nissan Versa hit the curb, rolled over and ejected the teen, with the ...

• Ford PowerShift Transmission Warranty Extension Announced Ford Fiesta and Focus clutches and related hardware will be covered 7 years or 100,000 miles.

  

  Aug 16, 2019 — A Ford PowerShift transmission warranty extension has been announced for 2014-2016 Focus cars and 2014-2015 Fiesta vehicles equipped with automatic DPS6 transmissions. The PowerShift transmissions have caused hundreds of lawsuits and thousands of complaints which allege Focus and Fiesta vehicles hesitate, jerk, shudder and accelerate without warning. The Ford PowerShift transmission warranty extension isn't a recall and won't be treated like one by Ford or ...

• Nissan Clutch Class Action Lawsuit Alive on Appeal Nissan clutch slave cylinder class action lawsuit back on track after appeal to Ninth Circuit.

  

  Aug 13, 2019 — A Nissan clutch class action lawsuit has survived on appeal after the district court judge originally ruled against class action certification. The class action currently includes the 2007-2009 Nissan 350Z and 370Z, 2007-2008 Infiniti G35, the 2008-2014 Infiniti G37 and the 2008-2014 Infiniti Q60. The plaintiff purchased a new 2012 Nissan 370Z as a present for his son, Michael. In March 2014, Michael was driving the 370Z on the freeway when the clutch pedal ...

• 2016 Jeep Cherokee Transmission Problems Heard in Court Judge rules there will be no nationwide Jeep Cherokee 9-speed transmission class action lawsuit.

  

  Aug 12, 2019 — Jeep Cherokee transmission problems are being debated in court between Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) and the owner of a 2016 Jeep Cherokee equipped with a 9-speed transmission. Plaintiff Lisa Cummings says she was driving her 2016 Jeep Cherokee as it suddenly went from 70 mph to 25 mph on the freeway, causing the tractor-trailer behind her to almost hit the SUV. The plaintiff claims just shifting the transmission from REVERSE to DRIVE can sometimes take longer than 60 ...

• Hyundai Santa Fe 'Hesitation on Acceleration' Lawsuit Survives Hyundai Santa Fe Sport owner convinces judge to keep a few claims while most claims are tossed.

  

  Aug 11, 2019 — Hyundai Santa Fe " hesitation on acceleration " problems are being debated as a proposed class action lawsuit struggles in a New Jersey court. The lawsuit alleges Hyundai concealed powertrain defects that cause a loss of power, rough shifting and delayed acceleration when turning or merging onto highways. Plaintiff Jan Schechter filed the proposed class action lawsuit on behalf of all persons in the U.S. who purchased, own, owned, lease or leased 2017-2018 ...

• Are Knee Airbags Necessary and Do They Work? Not Really Study concludes knee airbags can cause more harm than good, questioning if the airbags are necessary

  

  Aug 11, 2019 — Researchers are beginning to answer two important auto safety questions: Are knee airbags necessary? And do they work? The auto industry has been lacking evidence to accurately answer those questions because the majority of research focuses on other types of airbags, primarily frontal airbags. Engineers at automakers can sometimes make the same assumptions as anyone else concerning airbags, believing if a vehicle is equipped with six airbags, adding more ...

• Ford F-150 10-Speed Transmission Lawsuit Over Harsh Shifting Illinois class action lawsuit says F-150 10-speed transmissions clunk, jerk and shift harshly.

  

  Aug 10, 2019 — A Ford F-150 10-speed transmission lawsuit alleges the trucks experience harsh shifting, jerking, hesitation and slipped gears. The proposed class action lawsuit includes 2017-2019 trucks in Illinois, all equipped with 10R80 automatic transmissions. According to the lawsuit, the 10-speed transmissions cause potentially " life-threatening " issues yet the automaker refuses to recall the trucks or replace the transmissions. The lawsuit alleges Illinois F-150 ...

• Ford Explorer Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit Filed By Troopers Washington State troopers claim exhaust and carbon monoxide fumes enter Explorer cabins.

  

  Aug 9, 2019 — A Ford Explorer carbon monoxide class action lawsuit has been filed by six Washington State Patrol troopers who allege they were poisoned by exhaust fumes caused by defects in the SUVs. The 2011-2018 Ford Explorer lawsuit includes " all persons or entities in the State of Washington who purchased, leased, drove or own a Class Vehicle. " According to the class action lawsuit, the Explorers have defective heating, cooling and exhaust systems that allow carbon ...

• Volkswagen CC Tire Cupping Class Action Lawsuit Settlement VW agrees to settle CC tire wear lawsuit by offering tire rotations and partial reimbursements.

  

  Aug 8, 2019 — Volkswagen has agreed to settle a CC tire cupping class action lawsuit, but affected CC customers shouldn't expect any repairs to the suspensions, shocks or struts. The lawsuit includes 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC vehicles that suffer from uneven tire wear known as " cupping ." The class action lawsuit says replacing the tires, performing alignments and rotating the tires are a waste of time because all the CC cars have faulty suspensions, shocks and struts which ...

• Tesla Battery Range Loss Is Focus of Lawsuit Model S and Model X vehicles allegedly received software updates that reduced the battery range.

  

  Aug 8, 2019 — A Tesla battery range loss lawsuit alleges software updates created to protect Model S and Model X vehicles from fires in reality caused reductions in the maximum battery capacity and travel range by 20 to 40 miles. The proposed Model S and Model X class action lawsuit was filed by California plaintiff David Rasmussen, owner of a 2014 Tesla Model S 85 he purchased used from a private third-party seller. Rasmussen says the car had about 32,000 on it when he ...

• Tesla Model 3 Lawsuit Filed Over Death of Jeremy Banner Lawsuit alleges Autopilot, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer failed in fatal Florida crash.

  

  Aug 5, 2019 — A Tesla Model 3 Autopilot lawsuit has been filed over the death of Jeremy Banner who was killed when his Model 3 crashed into a tractor-trailer on March 1, 2019, in Delray Beach, Florida. The crash is currently under a federal investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and investigators released a preliminary report that provided details of the incident. Jeremy Banner, 50, was driving his 2018 Tesla Model 3 southbound on U.S. 441 in ...

• Nissan Altima Lower Control Arm Replacement Program Nissan says owners in salt belt states and Canada will receive free Altima lower control arms.

  

  Aug 3, 2019 — A Nissan Altima lower control arm replacement program will provide car owners in salt belt states and Canada with free repairs for damage caused by cracks, rust and corrosion. Nissan says the Altima lower control arm replacement campaign will focus on areas that use road salt in the winter, or what are known as salt belt states. Repairs will be made on more than 176,000 model year 2013 Nissan Altimas in 22 states and the District of Columbia, and more than ...

• Ford Fuel Tank Delamination Lawsuit Is Over Appeals court finds lower court correctly tossed out Ford lawsuit that alleges fuel tanks are faulty

  

  Jul 30, 2019 — A Ford fuel tank delamination lawsuit is completely over even though the plaintiff alleges 2001-2010 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks and E-Series vans have fuel tank linings that flake and peel. According to plaintiff Galo Goba, Ford knew the gas tanks were defective but concealed that knowledge from customers. Coba purchased two Ford 2006 F-350 Super Duty 6-liter diesel trucks, the first in October 2006 and the second in March 2007. By March 2009, both ...

• BMW Oil Consumption Lawsuit Filed Too Late BMW 550i owner says his vehicle consumes too much oil and the automaker does nothing about it.

  

  Jul 28, 2019 — A BMW oil consumption lawsuit is over after the plaintiff argued his 2012 BMW 550i always required extra oil to prevent the engine from burning up. California plaintiff Robert Smothers says he purchased a new 2012 BMW 550i in December 2011 that came with a 4-year/50,000 mile new vehicle warranty. Smothers says he suspected a problem with oil consumption in May 2012, so he took the 550i to a BMW dealer. The plaintiff says he told technicians he had topped ...

• South Korea Indicts 3 Hyundai Executives Over Theta II Engines Prosecutors say execs knew about defective Theta II engines but waited too long to order recall.

  

  Jul 27, 2019 — South Korean prosecutors raided the offices of Hyundai in February and removed large boxes of materials in a search for evidence of concealing defects and waiting too long to order recalls. Five months later those prosecutors believe they have built a case against three Hyundai executives who have been indicted for violating the South Korean Vehicle Management Act, a law that says a violator may face 10 years in prison. The three former executives were ...

• Kia Sued After 2011 Soul Hit An Alligator Lawsuit alleges defects in 2011 Kia Soul caused the deaths of Amber Stanley and her two children.

  

  Jul 26, 2019 — The crash of a 2011 Kia Soul that struck an alligator is the focus of a wrongful death lawsuit against Kia and the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The May 7, 2018, crash occurred when 24-year-old Amber Stanley was driving the Kia Soul as she and her two children were traveling on I-95 near Orangeburg, South Carolina at about 1:00 a.m. The Kia Soul hit an alligator that was crossing the road, sending the subcompact SUV off the road and into the ...

• Tesla Used Car Warranty Lawsuit Includes Model S and Model X Lawsuit says Tesla used car warranty leaves customers paying for repairs, especially for batteries.

  

  Jul 26, 2019 — A Tesla used car warranty lawsuit alleges pre-owned Model S and Model X warranties aren't much good, especially when it comes to the batteries. The following 2012-present models are included in the proposed used car class action lawsuit. Tesla Model S 60 Tesla Model S P85+ Tesla Model S 60D Tesla Model S 85 Tesla Model S 90D Tesla Model S 75 Tesla Model S P85 Tesla Model S 85D Tesla Model S 70 Tesla Model S 90D Tesla ...

• Ford F-150 Master Cylinder Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Ford gets about half of the claims dismissed in F-150 lawsuit that alleges brakes fail.

  

  Jul 24, 2019 — A Ford F-150 master cylinder lawsuit alleges brake failures occur in 2013-2018 trucks due to defective sealing mechanisms that allow brake fluid to leak. The class action lawsuit includes six plaintiffs in five states who purchased Ford F-150 trucks allegedly at risk of losing braking ability. The plaintiffs claim their trucks suffered brake failures at different times, with one plaintiff alleging the problem occurred within five months of buying the ...

• Female Car Occupants Suffer More Serious Injuries Than Males Study finds female occupants wearing seat belts are at greater risk in frontal crashes.

  

  Jul 22, 2019 — Researchers at the University of Virginia’s Center for Applied Biomechanics have found a frontal car crash takes a toll on all occupants even when seat belts are buckled. But belted female occupants are are at an increased risk of serious injuries compared to male occupants wearing seat belts. According to the study, female occupants wearing seat belts have 73% greater odds of serveral kinds of serious injuries, but even more so for injuries to the lower ...

• Hyundai and Kia Airbag Lawsuit Says Airbag Control Units Fail Lawsuit alleges Hyundai and Kia vehicles have dangerous airbag control units.

  

  Jul 20, 2019 — A Hyundai and Kia airbag lawsuit alleges both automakers, in addition to parts manufacturer ZF TRW, are guilty of installing defective airbag control units in these models. 2012-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Forte Koup 2013-2019 Kia Optima 2013-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2013-2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2014 Kia Sedona According to the plaintiff, the airbag problem is especially dangerous because it occurs only when a ...

• Feds Should Retain Safety Defect Records for 20 Years Center for Auto Safety says safety regulators are more concerned with corporations than the public.

  

  Jul 20, 2019 — The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to keep vehicle safety defect records a minimum of 20 years, 15 more years than the current five-year requirement and 10 years more than the minimum required by Congress. According to the Center, keeping safety records for five years has been " woefully inadequate and outdated ," and NHTSA's plan to extend the period to 10 years isn't much better. In ...

• Ram Fuel Filler Neck Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Ram drivers claim fuel filler necks cause gas nozzles to get stuck in the filler tubes of the trucks

  

  Jul 18, 2019 — Ram fuel filler neck problems have caused a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges 2015-2019 Ram trucks have defective filler necks that cause gas nozzles to lodge in the openings of the fuel tanks. This allegedly causes drivers to forcefully remove the gas nozzles from the filler necks or contact third-party assistance to dislodge the nozzles. Simply put, the filler neck is the tube that runs from the exterior of the truck to the interior of the gas ...

• Ford Allegedly Knew About Defective Fiesta and Focus Transmissions Report claims Ford concealed PowerShift transmission problems even after thousands of complaints.

  

  Jul 15, 2019 — Ford Fiesta and Focus transmission problems were allegedly covered up by Ford as the automaker blamed customers for the issues while knowing the PowerShift transmissions were defective. In a report from the Detroit Free Press, internal documents prove Ford knew the transmissions required expensive changes to fix the problems, yet each year the automaker ignored reality to pad its Fiesta and Focus profit margins. Ford's PowerShift transmissions are supposed to ...

• Toyota To Pay $15.8 Million in California Dealership Lawsuit Jury says Toyota will pay millions to Roger Hogan's dealerships over 'Autovation' Recall Program.

  

  Jul 15, 2019 — The court battle between Toyota and California dealership owner Roger Hogan has ended with a Santa Ana jury finding the automaker liable for $15.8 million for interfering with the contract between Hogan and Toyota. The lawsuit alleges Hogan had been in business with Toyota nearly 40 years when he created a recall software program called Autovation that could be used by Toyota dealers. The software allegedly helped dealerships find customers who owned vehicles ...

• Mazda Water Pump Lawsuit Says Failures Cause Engine Damage A water pump lawsuit alleges Mazda CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles can suffer expensive engine failures.

  

  Jul 13, 2019 — A Mazda water pump lawsuit alleges 2007-2016 Mazda CX-9 and 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles are equipped with pumps that suddenly fail and cause catastrophic engine failures. The proposed class action lawsuit alleges the vehicles lose engine power and fail to accelerate and maintain speed. The vehicles also allegedly can't readily control steering and cannot fully engage the brakes. The plaintiffs claim the vehicles are at risk of serious crashes because Mazda has ...

• Acura RDX Infotainment Lawsuit Alleges Systems Fail Lawsuit alleges infotainment systems in Acura RDX SUVs freeze and fail.

  

  Jul 11, 2019 — An Acura RDX infotainment lawsuit alleges the systems suffer from problems with the radios, backup cameras and the audio and navigation systems. The 2019-2020 RDX SUVs are allegedly a danger to drive because of the distractions caused by the infotainment problems. According to the plaintiffs named in the lawsuit, the infotainment systems were a big reason they purchased the RDX vehicles, and now they wish they wouldn't have purchased the SUVs. One plaintiff ...

• 'Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act' Reintroduced If it passes, the new law will require car dealers to fix unrepaired recalled vehicles prior to sale

  

  Jul 8, 2019 — The " Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act " has been reintroduced by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Edward Markey (D-Massachusetts) about two years after the bill was originally introduced. According to Blumenthal and Markey: "Current federal law does not prohibit car dealers from selling cars with outstanding recalls despite the incredible risk posed to the safety of everyone on the road. State laws exist that prohibit the selling of unsafe ...

• Nissan Prevails in Rogue Automatic Emergency Braking Lawsuit A woman who made an illegal U-turn sued Nissan, the manufacturer of the SUV that hit her.

  

  Jul 8, 2019 — The Arizona Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a Nissan Rogue automatic emergency braking lawsuit filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed by Antea Dashi after she was injured in an April 2015 crash that occurred as she was making an illegal U-turn. According to court documents, Dashi was driving her Honda Accord on a one-way street when she missed her exit. Instead of taking side streets to get where she was going, she made ...

• Chrysler Sued For $100 Million Over Keyless Ignition Family of 2016 Dodge Journey owner says he died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

  

  Jul 7, 2019 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has been sued for $100 million by the family of a 73-year-old man who died of carbon monoxide poisoning after leaving his 2016 Dodge Journey running in the garage. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed by the wife and son of Lee Trinkle Lawson, of Roanoke, Virginia, who died July 17, 2017. The lawsuit alleges Mr. Lawson drove home and parked the 2016 Dodge Journey in the enclosed garage. His wife found him unresponsive in the bedroom the ...

• BMW Diesel Emissions Lawsuit Dismissed Judge finds BMW diesel emissions lawsuit used only one test vehicle not even owned by plaintiffs.

  

  Jul 5, 2019 — A BMW diesel emissions lawsuit has been dismissed entirely after the judge ruled he wasn't impressed by arguments made by BMW owners. The proposed BMW emissions class action lawsuit alleges the diesel engines in 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d and the 2009-2011 BMW 335d vehicles are equipped with emissions defeat devices. This allegedly causes the vehicles to emit nitrogen oxides at levels above federal standards, something made possible with BMW allegedly ...

• Lawsuit Filed Over Indianapolis Tesla Model S Crash Lawsuit blames death of passenger on defects in his 2015 Model S that crashed in Indiana.

  

  Jul 1, 2019 — An Indianapolis Tesla Model S crash is at the heart of a lawsuit that alleges multiple defects killed the passenger who was also the lessee of the car. The lawsuit was filed by the wife of Kevin McCarthy, 44, the lessee of the 2015 Model S that crashed November 3, 2016, at about 1 a.m. on Illinois Street. The car was driven by Casey Speckman, 27, who was also killed in the crash. According to the lawsuit, McCarthy and Speckman worked together and were ...

• Tesla Model S Fire in China Allegedly Caused By a Battery Module Tesla releases preliminary report about Shanghai fire that started in a parked Model S.

  

  Jun 30, 2019 — A Tesla Model S fire recorded in China may have been caused by a failure of one of the battery modules that power the car. Not much was known about the April 21 incident when the video originally hit the internet, but the video shows a parked white Model S apparently filmed by a parking garage camera in the city of Shanghai. The video showed smoke starting rising from the car immediately before a flash fire blinded the camera for a second, then the resulting ...

• GM Takata Petition Says No Airbag Recall Is Necessary GM files fourth petition asking regulators to give the automaker a pass concerning Takata airbags.

  

  Jun 25, 2019 — A GM Takata petition filed with the government claims a recall of trucks and SUVs isn't necessary because the airbag inflators are safe and should be exempt from actions required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It's the fourth yearly petition filed by General Motors which claims the recall could cost the automaker $1 billion to replace millions of Takata airbag inflators, including in these vehicles mentioned in GM's fourth ...

• Tesla Sued After Two-Year-Old Boy Drives Into His Mom Tesla Model X owner says SUV has design flaws that allowed her son to start and drive the SUV.

  

  Jun 25, 2019 — A Tesla Model X lawsuit says the SUV has design flaws that allowed a two-year-old boy to drive the vehicle into his mother. The California plaintiff, 31-year-old Mallory Harcourt, purchased the 2018 Model X in December 2018 when she was 8 months pregnant with her second child. On December 27, 2018, three days after she bought the SUV, she drove home to drop off groceries and change her two-year-old son's diaper. She says she parked in her driveway with the ...

• Tesla Wins Legal Battle to Sell Vehicles in Virginia Judge rules Virginia DMV had the legal right to grant Tesla a dealership license in Henrico County.

  

  Jun 24, 2019 — Tesla now has the legal right to operate a dealership in Virginia after a fight with the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association over the issue of an auto manufacturer not selling its cars through independent dealerships. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) granted Tesla the authority to open and operate a manufacturer-owned dealership in the Richmond area of Henrico County. But the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association appealed the decision of ...

• Honda Infotainment Lawsuit Says Systems Crash and Freeze Infotainment defects allegedly haunt Honda Pilots and Odysseys and make driving dangerous.

  

  Jun 23, 2019 — A Honda infotainment lawsuit alleges the systems freeze and crash in 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey minivans and 2019 Honda Pilot SUVs. According to the proposed nationwide class action lawsuit, the infotainment systems suffer from navigation, radio and rear-view camera problems. Owners also say the systems are full of audio and video problems and the displays can go blank at any time. Infotainment systems are known for placing high demands on drivers, with research ...

• GM 8-Speed Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Proposed class action alleges 8-speed transmissions buck, shudder, shake, jerk and shift harshly.

  

  Jun 20, 2019 — GM 8-speed transmission problems have caused a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges GM's 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions shake, shudder, kick, jerk, buck and experience problems during acceleration and deceleration. According to the lawsuit, the following vehicles are equipped with the allegedly defective 8-speed transmissions. 2015-2019 Cadillac Escalade 2015-2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2016-2019 Cadillac ATS 2016-2019 Cadillac ...

• Hyundai and Kia Fire Lawsuit Affects Millions of Vehicles Proposed class action says recalls weren't enough to protect against stalled GDI engines and fires.

  

  Jun 20, 2019 — A Hyundai and Kia fire lawsuit alleges recalls ordered to repair Theta II engine problems didn't do enough to protect millions of customers from the risk of finding their vehicles in flames. The proposed class action lawsuit includes the following models, although attorneys say more vehicles may be added to the suit later. 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2011-2019 Kia Optima 2012-2019 Kia ...

• GM Truck Transmission Lawsuit Partly Dismissed General Motors 6L50 transmission lawsuit fails nationwide certification, continues for Florida.

  

  Jun 19, 2019 — A GM truck transmission lawsuit may continue for GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado owners in Florida, but a federal judge says there will be no nationwide class action concerning the 6L50 transmissions. The lawsuit alleges 2015–2017 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado trucks are equipped with transmissions that experience " premature internal wear, sudden acceleration, delay in downshifts, delayed acceleration and difficulty stopping the vehicle, and eventually ...

• Chevy Shake Class Action Lawsuit Is 'Overreach,' Argues GM GM tells judge evidence is lacking in class action that alleges driveshafts cause vibrations.

  

  Jun 19, 2019 — A " Chevy shake " class action lawsuit is a " classic example of overreach ," says GM in a motion to dismiss the case that alleges defective driveshafts cause violent shaking and vibrations. According to the proposed class action, the plaintiff purchased a new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and within a year the truck allegedly started vibrating and shuddering while driving. The plaintiff calls this the " Chevy shake ." The lawsuit says the plaintiff tried to ...

• Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Settlement Approved Toyota Sienna power sliding doors allegedly have latch, cable, lock and electrical problems.

  

  Jun 16, 2019 — A Toyota Sienna sliding door settlement has been approved by Judge Victor A. Bolden concerning the case between Toyota and customers who claim a 2016 recall of the minivans wasn't good enough. Lawyers for the plaintiffs filed the class action after Toyota had recalled 2011-2016 Sienna minivans in 2016 because the power sliding doors could unintentionally open while driving. The plaintiffs claim the recall repairs weren't good enough to fix the sliding doors and ...

• Jeep Wrangler 'Death Wobble' Lawsuit Blames Steering Dampers Proposed class action says Chrysler should buy back Wranglers over sudden front-end vibrations.

  

  Jun 15, 2019 — A Jeep Wrangler “ death wobble ” lawsuit alleges 2015-2018 SUVs are equipped with defective steering dampers and components that cause violent front-end vibrations. According to the lawsuit, the " death wobble " is the " seemingly uncontrollable side-to-side shaking of a Jeep’s front-end steering components and – by extension – its steering wheel ." The lawsuit doesn't say the vibrations cause front-end failure, but " simulates sudden front end failure ...

• 2019 VW Jetta Transmission Noise Causes Lawsuit Customers say 8-speed transmissions grind and leak fluid due to the torque converters.

  

  Jun 12, 2019 — A 2019 Volkswagen Jetta transmission noise lawsuit alleges the Aisin AWF8F35 8-speed automatic transmissions suffer complete failures caused by broken seals and oil leaks. The proposed class action lawsuit says the 8-speed transmission " grates, scuffs, scrapes, grinds ," all due to the torque converter. California plaintiff Dominique Parrish purchased a new 2019 VW Jetta in May 2018, but by August the plaintiff took the vehicle to a dealership complaining of ...

• Nissan Altima CVT Class Action Lawsuit May Be Settled Nissan agrees to settle transmission lawsuit for 2013-2016 Altima drivers.

  

  Jun 11, 2019 — A Nissan Altima CVT class action lawsuit may soon be settled for former and current owners and lessees of about 1.4 million cars. The proposed Altima continuously variable transmission (CVT) class action lawsuit settlement includes five separate actions: Robert H. Weinberg vs. Nissan North America, Inc. Salome Madrid vs. Nissan North America, Inc. Elisa Cabebe vs. Nissan of North America, Inc. Krista Costa vs. Nissan North America, ...

• Ford Truck 'Death Wobble' Lawsuit Includes F-250 and F-350 Ford 'death wobble' lawsuit says trucks have have defective suspension and steering linkage systems.

  

  Jun 11, 2019 — A Ford truck " death wobble " lawsuit alleges F-250 and F-350 trucks have problems with the steering linkage and suspension systems. The proposed class action lawsuit includes current and former owners and lessees of 2005-2019 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks. California plaintiff William Lessin purchased a 2011 Ford F-250 in July 2010 and relied on the window sticker which didn't mention the truck had alleged defects. Lessin says he still owns the F-250 but ...

• Ford CP4 Lawsuit Should Be Dismissed, Says Automaker Ford diesel vehicles allegedly have Bosch fuel pumps not suitable for U.S. diesel fuel.

  

  Jun 10, 2019 — A Ford CP4 lawsuit alleges the diesel fuel pumps in 6.7-liter Power Stroke vehicles don't function correctly when U.S. diesel is used, making the fuel pumps " ticking time bombs ." But in a motion to dismiss the suit, Ford says the plaintiffs do nothing but try to hold Ford accountable " based on the actions of other car manufacturers ." The proposed class action lawsuit includes all consumers in California who are current or former owners and lessees of ...

• Chevy Malibu Accelerator Sensor Lawsuit Says Cars Lose Power Class action alleges warning message says Engine Power is Reduced as car suddenly slows down.

  

  Jun 3, 2019 — A Chevy Malibu accelerator sensor lawsuit alleges the cars are equipped with defective accelerator pedal position sensors and/or faulty electronic throttle controls that cause messages that read, " Engine Power is Reduced ." The proposed class action lawsuit includes all consumers who purchased or leased 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu cars. Plaintiff Katrina Hutchinson purchased a new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu in May 2016 from a dealership in Maryland. She says she ...

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames 2007 Jeep Wrangler Design Parents of Georgia resident Tristan Anderson claim he burned to death due to fuel system defects.

  

  May 28, 2019 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is fighting a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia that alleges defects in a 2007 Jeep Wrangler caused the fire and resulting death of the driver. According to the lawsuit, Tristan Anderson, 19, was driving the Jeep Wrangler in January 2016 when the vehicle left the road and hit several trees, finally hitting a ditch and a culvert. The Wrangler landed on its side and burst into flames. Anderson and a front seat passenger lost ...

• Honda Civic and CR-V Oil Dilution Warranties Extended More than 1 million Civics and CR-Vs in the U.S. will receive extended powertrain warranties.

  

  May 28, 2019 — Honda Civic and CR-V oil dilution problems have caused Honda to extend the powertrain warranties on more than 1 million cars and SUVs in the U.S. The action was taken after customers complained of fuel mixing with the engine oil , with some claiming their Civics and CR-Vs suffered from engine damage. The powertrain warranty extensions cover 2016-2018 Honda Civics and 2017-2018 Honda CR-V EX, EX-L and Touring SUVs equipped with Earth Dreams 1.5-liter ...

• Audi DSG Transmission Problems Lead to Lawsuit Audi direct-shift gearbox transmissions allegedly cause shaking, jerking and acceleration problems.

  

  May 27, 2019 — Audi DSG (direct-shift gearbox) transmission problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges 2010-2014 Audi S4, S5, S6, S7 and RS5 vehicles are defective. The class action says the DSG transmissions cause sudden rough shaking and violent jerking when drivers accelerate and shift into 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear. The lawsuit also alleges the vehicles shudder and judder when a driver slows down. The plaintiffs futher claim the direct-shift gearbox transmissions hesitate ...

• Chevy Bolt Range in Winter Questioned in Lawsuit Plaintiff says in class action that GM's Chevy Bolt range in winter allegedly drops 100 miles

  

  May 27, 2019 — The Chevy Bolt range in winter is the focus of a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the electric cars don't get anywhere near the advertised travel range when driving in cold weather. Plaintiff Jason Haas says he purchased a Chevrolet Bolt in November 2017 believing the range to be about 238 miles on a single charge. But the plaintiff claims winter driving causes the range to drop by 100 miles and the automaker never made him aware of it. The ...

• Fiat 500 Hatch Wiring Harness Lawsuit Says Hatches Won't Open Fiat 500 driver says faulty wiring causes malfunctions of the door locks, interior lights and wipers

  

  May 27, 2019 — A Fiat 500 hatch wiring harness lawsuit alleges defects in the wiring cause malfunctions of the interior lights, electric door locks, rear window wipers and in some cases the hatches won't open. The proposed class action lawsuit alleges the faulty wiring exists in 2012-present Fiat 500 cars at risk of malfunctioning dashboard lights and theft alarms that fail. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff purchased a new 2012 Fiat 500 and about four years later the ...

• BMW N63TU Engine Problems Cause Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges N63TU engines consume excessive amounts of oil just like the previous N63s.

  

  May 26, 2019 — BMW N63TU engine problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges the following vehicles consume excessive amounts of oil. 2013-2019 BMW 750i / 750Li 2013-2018 BMW 650i 2013-2019 BMW 650i Gran Coupe 2013-2016 BMW 550i GT 2014-2016 BMW 550i 2017-2019 BMW M550i 2018-2019 BMW M850i 2014-2019 BMW X5 2014-2019 BMW X6 2018-2019 BMW X7 The proposed BMW class action lawsuit includes the N63TU engine and any of its variants, engines ...

• MyFord Touch Class Action Lawsuit Preliminarily Approved Class action alleges systems go black, freeze and fail to respond to voice and touch commands.

  

  May 26, 2019 — A MyFord Touch class action lawsuit has been preliminarily approved after years of both sides arguing in front of a California federal judge. The lawsuit started as a proposed nationwide class action, but by the end included Ford and Lincoln customers in only seven states: California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and Washington. According to the lawsuit , the Ford or Lincoln vehicles must be equipped with MyFord Touch or MyLincoln ...

• Toyota Says 4Runner Rusted Frame Lawsuit Should Go Toyota says 4Runner owner wants automaker to pay for everything years after warranties expired.

  

  May 25, 2019 — A Toyota 4Runner rusted frame lawsuit alleges a recall should have been ordered long ago for 2005-2011 4Runners that allegedly suffer from corrosion so severe the weakened frames make it dangerous to ride in the SUVs. But as the proposed class action works its way through the court system, attorneys for Toyota argue the plaintiff hasn't presented any valid legal claims. Plaintiff Gary Weinreich says a mechanic discovered excessive frame rust on the 2005 ...

• Mercedes-Benz Prevails in Radiator Lawsuit Plaintiff alleges faulty radiators cause transmission fluid and coolant to mix.

  

  May 20, 2019 — A Mercedes-Benz radiator lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff failed to convince the judge that radiators in 2004 and earlier C-Class and CLK-Class vehicles are defective. According to the plaintiff, coolant mixes with transmission fluid and damages the torque converters and transmissions. The lawsuit references a technical service bulletin (TSB) Mercedes issued to dealerships in 2006 about radiators manufactured by Valeo that could cause the fluids ...

• GM's Driverless Car Strategy Questioned by Safety Group Center for Auto Safety claims NHTSA should reject petitions from General Motors and Nuro.

  

  May 20, 2019 — GM's driverless car strategy is being questioned by the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) which says the automaker shouldn't be exempted from safety standards that require brake pedals and steering wheels. The Center says it submitted formal comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) based on petitions filed by General Motors and Nuro, Inc. CAS also claims NHTSA ignored the law when safety regulators created a temporary process for ...

• SEC Motives Questioned By Judge in VW Emissions Case Government says it tried to settle investor fraud charges with Volkswagen but no deal reached.

  

  May 19, 2019 — Volkswagen's emissions troubles are still being argued in court even after the automaker spent the past few years handing out about $30 billion in fines, penalties and compensation to customers. One of the latest actions was undertaken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which alleges VW's diesel emissions scheme pulled the wool over the eyes of investors. The case is being heard by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer who seems to be trying to ...

• Porsche Wants Coolant Leak Lawsuit Dismissed Porsche says Cayennes and Panameras don't have adhesive defects that cause coolant leaks.

  

  May 19, 2019 — A Porsche coolant leak lawsuit shouldn't be a class action but should be dismissed entirely, at least according to what Porsche says in a motion to dismiss the complaint. The proposed class action includes 2011-2019 Porsche Cayennes and 2010-2016 Porsche Panameras equipped with V8 engines prone to leak coolant due to bad adhesive. The plaintiffs claim the leaks occur when the coolant pipes separate from the thermostat housings because the adhesive on the ...

• Toyota Prius Inverter Failure Lawsuit Moves Forward California class action alleges 2010-2014 Toyota Prius cars enter fail-safe modes and stall.

  

  May 14, 2019 — A Toyota Prius inverter failure class action lawsuit will move forward after a federal judge refused to dismiss most of the claims. The class action lawsuit is two suits combined for California customers of 2010-2014 Toyota Prius hybrid cars that enter " fail-safe " mode or completely stall due to overheated inverters. According to the lawsuit, Prius cars sold between 2004 and 2009 used hybrid inverter assemblies that contained intelligent power modules ...

• VW Exploding Sunroof Class Action Lawsuit Won't Be Dismissed California class action alleges Volkswagen knew its panoramic sunroofs were prone to explode.

  

  May 13, 2019 — A Volkswagen exploding sunroof class action lawsuit will continue for California customers after a federal judge refused to dismiss the complaint. The lawsuit alleges Volkswagen failed to warn consumers about sunroofs that spontaneously shatter due to defects in the sunroofs. The VW class action lawsuit includes California customers who purchased or leased these vehicles if they were equipped with factory-installed sunroofs: 2005-2017 Volkswagen ...

• Toyota Camry AC Smell Class Action Lawsuit a Go For California Air conditioning class action lawsuit says smells come from mold and moisture on the evaporators.

  

  May 12, 2019 — A Toyota Camry air conditioning smell class action lawsuit has been certified for California owners and lessees of 2012-2015 Camrys. The lawsuit was filed by Camry drivers Gloria Ortega and Alfred Salas, both who claim the smells are enough to scare anyone out of the cars. Plaintiff Ortega says she owns a 2012 Toyota Camry that she uses each day along with the air conditioning. But the air conditioner allegedly emits an old moldy smell Ortega claims is like ...

• Appeals Court Upholds $25 Million Verdict Against Nissan Faulty brakes in 2004 Infiniti QX56 blamed for deaths of mother and her two children.

  

  May 12, 2019 — A $25 million lawsuit blames Nissan brake problems on a deadly crash involving a 2004 Infiniti QX56 and the deaths of a mother and her two children. The lawsuit says the 2004 QX56 that was involved in the crash had been purchased by 74-year-old Solomon Mathenge in August 2012. Although previous owners hadn't complained about brake problems, the SUV needed repairs caused by previous crashes. Mathenge had it towed to a body shop that repaired the damage and ...

• Porsche Emissions Issues Cause A Loss of $598 Million German prosecutors nail Porsche with huge penalty for using illegal Audi engines.

  

  May 11, 2019 — Porsche emissions issues have caused the automaker another $598 million penalty (535 million euros) thrown down by German prosecutors for ignoring legal responsibilities related to diesel emissions. It's another financial hit to the automaker for equipping certain vehicles with illegal V6 and V8 Audi diesel engines that contained emissions defeat devices. About 4 million of the penalty is for " negligent breach of duty " after Stuttgart prosecutors alleged ...

• Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit Filed California lawsuit alleges carbon monoxide caused Ford Explorer crash that killed two officers.

  

  May 10, 2019 — A Ford Explorer Police Interceptor carbon monoxide lawsuit alleges two California officers were killed in a crash caused by defects found in the Explorer. Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff Jason Garner and civilian Community Service Officer Raschel Johnson were killed responding to a call, but without the lights and siren activated. According to court records, the crash occurred on May 17, 2017, when officers Garner and Johnson were traveling with Garner ...

• Honda Civic Electric Parking Brake Problems Lead to Lawsuit Honda Civic drivers claim there are problems with the gear shifters, parking brakes and CVTs.

  

  May 9, 2019 — Honda Civic electric parking brake problems, as well as gear shift and transmission problems, have caused a proposed class action lawsuit that includes 2016-2018 Civics. The cars are equipped with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) and are allegedly prone to roll away even though the gear shifters appear to be in PARK. According to the lawsuit, electric parking brake problems occur because the parking brakes don't automatically activate when drivers ...

• Corvette Cracked and Bent Wheels Cause Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges Corvette Z06 and Grand Sport wheels crack, bend and can puncture tires.

  

  May 8, 2019 — A Chevrolet Corvette bent wheel lawsuit alleges 2015 to present Z06 and 2017 to present Corvette Grand Sport cars have wheels that crack, bend, warp and eventually cost a small fortune to replace. The proposed nationwide class action lawsuit was filed by plaintiff Anthony Nardizzi, who alleges he leased a 2018 Chevrolet Corvette in June 2018 from a California dealership. He immediately took the car to a third-party company where a wheel finishing company called ...

• Tesla Model X Autopilot Crash Causes Wrongful Death Lawsuit Family of Walter Huang says he would still be alive if he wouldn't have believed Tesla's marketing.

  

  May 7, 2019 — A Tesla Model X wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of Walter Huang who was killed in a March 2018 crash in Mountain View, California. The lawsuit alleges Huang died because he believed Tesla's advertising about the safety of the Autopilot system and other features. The 38-year-old driver was killed when his Model X slammed into a crash attenuator located at the end of a concrete median barrier. According to the government, a " crash attenuator ...

• U.S. and Canada to Wave Bye-Bye to smart Minicars Mercedes puts the brakes on smart cars in the U.S. and Canada as the minicars head to China.

  

  May 5, 2019 — Mercedes-Benz says model year 2019 smart cars will be the end for the battery-electric minicars in Canada and the U.S. as Daimler prepares to manufacture the cars in China. Mercedes says various factors influenced the decision, including the job and cost of taking cars that are legal in Europe and making those same models legal based on U.S. standards and regulations. The U.S. and Canadian popularity of trucks and SUVs also convinced Mercedes to pull the plug ...

• GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit May Soon Be Settled Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain owners might receive piston assembly reimbursements.

  

  May 5, 2019 — A GM oil consumption lawsuit may be reaching an end concerning allegations 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs equipped with 2.4-liter Ecotec engines are defective. The plaintiffs and General Motors reached a proposed settlement agreement that still needs to be certified and approved by the judge. General Motors denies there are oil consumption problems, but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to save on the time and expenses guaranteed in ...

• Hyundai and Kia Airbag Failures Cause Lawsuit Hyundai Sonatas, Kia Fortes, Optimas and Sedonas are equipped with ZF-TRW airbag control units.

  

  Apr 30, 2019 — Hyundai and Kia airbag failures have caused a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges airbag control units manufactured by ZF-TRW are defective in the following vehicles. 2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Forte Koup 2013-2019 Kia Optima 2012-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid 2014 Kia Sedona 2013-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2013-2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid The lawsuit was filed just days after federal safety regulators announced they were investigating more ...

• Chevy Shake Lawsuit Blames Aluminum Driveshafts Proposed class action lawsuit says Cadillac, Chevy and GMC vehicles violently shake and vibrate.

  

  Apr 29, 2019 — A " Chevy shake " lawsuit alleges aluminum drive shafts cause the following vehicles to violently vibrate while driving highway speeds. 2015 to present Cadillac Escalade 2014 to present Chevrolet Silverado 2015 to present Chevrolet Suburban 2015 to present Chevrolet Tahoe 2014 to present GMC Sierra 2015 to present GMC Yukon/Yukon XL According to the proposed class action lawsuit, customers report the Chevy shake completely went away ...

• Cadillac SRX Headlight Recall Needed, Says Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges GM should have recalled 2010-2015 SRX SUVs to fix headlight moisture problems.

  

  Apr 29, 2019 — A Cadillac SRX headlight recall should have been ordered long ago, at least according to a lawsuit that alleges more than 300,000 SRX SUVs have defective headlight seals that allow moisture to corrode electrical components. And based on the photo at the right, the moisture causes condensation that allegedly leaves the headlights practically useless. The lawsuit also alleges 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX headlight seals cause the exterior housing units to wear out ...

• Cadillac SRX Headlight Lawsuit Leads to Reimbursements California and Florida drivers of 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX SUVs will get some financial relief.

  

  Apr 29, 2019 — A Cadillac SRX headlight lawsuit has been settled for owners and lessees of 2010-2015 SUVs, at least for customers in California and Florida. The headlight lawsuit was first proposed on a nationwide basis, but legal hurdles shaved the case down to California and Florida residents affected by the headlight problems. The Cadillac SRX headlight lawsuit was filed in 2017 by plaintiffs who allege seals in the exterior housing units wear out and allow moisture to ...

• Honda and Toyota Lawsuit Filed Over ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Proposed class action lawsuit alleges defective airbag control units cause airbag failures.

  

  Apr 28, 2019 — A ZF-TRW airbag control unit lawsuit alleges electrical overstress damages components inside the control units and leaves the airbags without the ability to deploy. In addition to ZF-TRW, the lawsuit also names Honda and Toyota as defendants for equipping millions of vehicles with the defective control units. The proposed class action lawsuit includes former and current lessees and owners of the following vehicles equipped with ZF-TRW airbag control ...

• Former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn Indicted in Germany German prosecutors collected 7 DVDs and 300 file folders of information to charge Winterkorn.

  

  Apr 21, 2019 — Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn may have escaped punishment in the U.S., but German prosecutors may be picking up where American prosecutors left off. The U.S. Justice Department charged Mr. Winterkorn with wire fraud and conspiracy in May 2018, but as long as he stays in Germany Winterkorn is in the clear because Germany won't extradite its citizens. Prosecutors collected information that filled 300 file folders and seven DVDs and charged Winterkorn ...

• Suzuki Recalls 2 Million Cars in Japan Over Safety Inspections Suzuki is accused of falsifying fuel economy data and final inspections for Japanese vehicles.

  

  Apr 21, 2019 — Suzuki is recalling two million vehicles in Japan after investigators discovered the automaker falsified fuel economy data, used uncertified workers for final vehicle inspections and failed to perform necessary inspections of the braking systems. Suzuki says there is no evidence any of the affected vehicles were exported to the U.S., but the failures will still cost more than $700 million to remedy. In 2016, Suzuki announced it found problems with more than ...

• Ram Emissions Lawsuit Given Green Light Class action emissions lawsuit alleges Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks have emissions defeat devices.

  

  Apr 21, 2019 — A Dodge Ram emissions lawsuit will proceed after a federal judge upheld most claims related to Ram 2500 and 3500 diesel trucks that may be equipped with emissions defeat devices. The class action lawsuit alleges Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) and engine manufacturer Cummins conspired to cheat on emissions tests in the following Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. (Note: Dodge made "Ram" its own brand in 2012) 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 2012 Ram ...

• GM 8L90 and 8L45 Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges 8-speed transmissions jerk, shudder, shake and violenty shift.

  

  Apr 20, 2019 — GM 8L90 and 8L45 transmission problems have caused a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the 8-speed transmissions are defective in the following vehicles in California, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas. 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2016-2019 Cadillac ATS 2016-2019 Cadillac ATS-V 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS 2016-2019 Cadillac CT6 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS-V 2015-2019 Chevrolet ...

• GM Lawsuit Says Owners Deserve Compensation For Data Proposed class action says General Motors makes money from connected vehicle data.

  

  Apr 17, 2019 — A proposed class action lawsuit against General Motors alleges owners deserve to be compensated for data the automaker collects from connected vehicles. According to the lawsuit, data from connected vehicles is the next big moneymaker that could be worth more than the vehicles, and automakers like General Motors allegedly have no right to use that information for free or give it away. The plaintiff claims GM should compensate drivers by offering financial ...

• Ford Unintended Acceleration Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Owners claim defective electronic throttle control systems cause unintended acceleration events.

  

  Apr 16, 2019 — A Ford unintended acceleration class action lawsuit is finally over after vehicle owners failed to provide evidence of defective electronic throttle control systems. A group of plaintiffs that include consumers and corporations filed the lawsuit alleging multiple 2002-2010 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles are at risk of unintended acceleration events. The class action, filed in 2013, is a consolidated action comprised of three lawsuits that allege Ford ...

• Chevy Corvette Z06 Class Action Lawsuit Moves Forward Judge tosses nationwide claims but allows Corvette Z06 claims for customers in 16 states.

  

  Apr 16, 2019 — A Chevy Corvette Z06 class action lawsuit will proceed for certain plaintiffs who allege GM knew the cars overheated from faulty cooling systems. The class action lawsuit is one of five lawsuits filed in different federal courts by the same attorneys who allege the cars aren't ready for racetracks or even normal highways. The other lawsuits were transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan where the judge required the plaintiffs ...

• Michelin and Takata Cleared in $80 Million Lawsuit Florida jury finds crash of Chevy Trailblazer and injuries to teenagers weren't caused by companies.

  

  Apr 15, 2019 — Michelin North America and Takata Corp. chalked up a win in an $80 million lawsuit that alleged a defective Michelin tire and faulty Takata seat belt buckles caused life-changing brain injuries in the crash of a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The lawsuit was filed after the single-vehicle crash of a Trailblazer in Fort Pierce, Florida, on April 9, 2009. According to the lawsuit, the Trailblazer was traveling on I-95 when the SUV went out of control and ...

• Goodyear G286A Tire Lawsuit Ends With $33 Million Jury Verdict Goodyear G286A tire blowout blamed for death of Texas city manager.

  

  Apr 14, 2019 — A Goodyear tire lawsuit has ended with a $33 million verdict handed down by a Texas jury following a trial over the death of Ramiro Munoz, a teacher and city manager of Carrizo Springs, Texas. According to the lawsuit, Munoz was killed in 2013 when his vehicle was hit head-on by a cement truck equipped with a Goodyear G286A "Super Single" truck tire that blew out. During the three-week trial, the jury was told how the cement truck would have never crushed ...

• Takata Airbag Recall Loaner Car Policies Lacking Report says at least 11 automakers aren't helping consumers enough during airbag recalls.

  

  Apr 14, 2019 — In a report from U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), 11 of 17 automakers involved in Takata airbag recalls have lousy policies concerning loaner vehicles. With the very real threat of being killed by exploding Takata airbag inflators, an estimated 42 million vehicles will be recalled by December 2019, in some cases to replace both frontal airbag inflators. Many consumers have made the choice to keep driving their dangerous ...

• Dollar General Oil Lawsuit Certified for 16 States Class action lawsuit certified for consumers in 16 states who allege motor oil is obsolete.

  

  Apr 14, 2019 — A Dollar General oil lawsuit has been certified as a class action for customers in 16 states who allege DG Auto SAE 10W-30, DG Auto SAE 10W-40 and DG Auto SAE 30 motor oils are obsolete. A combination of at least 18 lawsuits, the multidistrict litigation alleges Dollar General places the cheaper obsolete oil next to more expensive oils manufactured by name-brand companies. According to the plaintiffs, the oil lawsuit was filed because the products can damage ...

• Texas Woman Awarded $37 Million After Honda Odyssey Crash Jury finds 2011 Honda Odyssey seat belt was primary cause of leaving woman paralyzed.

  

  Apr 13, 2019 — A woman who was left a quadriplegic after a 2015 crash of a 2011 Honda Odyssey has been awarded more than $37 million by a Texas jury who found Honda guilty of manufacturing a faulty seat belt. Sarah Milburn, 27, was with friends in Dallas when they called for an Uber ride. She took a seat in the middle third-row and buckled the seat belt before the Odyssey minivan driver ran a red light and was hit by a Ford F-150. Milburn suffered a broken neck and was left ...

• Driverless Cars: 66 Percent of Consumers Don't Want Them Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium formed as U.S. consumers have doubts about technology.

  

  Apr 13, 2019 — Although the U.S. government says it has the safety of consumers in mind when the subject involves autonomous vehicles and technology, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has for the most part stepped aside to allow automakers to police themselves. Safety regulators claim they don't want to stifle innovation by forcing mandated standards onto autonomous companies, a decision that allows self-driving automakers to make up their own rules ...

• Mercedes-Benz Burl Walnut Wood Trim Lawsuit Says Wood Fades Mercedes fading and discolored wood trim allegedly not protected from UV radiation.

  

  Apr 12, 2019 — A Mercedes-Benz burl walnut wood trim lawsuit alleges hundreds of thousands 2009-2016 Mercedes E-Series vehicles are equipped with wood trim that discolors and fades. Plaintiff Teri Callen purchased a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 equipped with burl walnut wood trim when the vehicle had about 11,100 miles on it. The vehicle came with a Mercedes certified pre-owned warranty and the remaining standard Mercedes warranty. Callen first noticed alleged fading with the ...

• Hyundai and Kia Class Action Lawsuit Filed After Sorento Fire Lawsuit alleges Theta II engines are prone to fires that can't be prevented by recall repairs.

  

  Apr 10, 2019 — Hyundai and Kia fires have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the following models are dangerous to drive due to faulty Theta II engines. 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2011-2019 Kia Optima 2012-2019 Kia Sorento 2012-2019 Kia Soul 2011-2019 Kia Sportage The plaintiffs claim Hyundai and Kia have known about the dangers of the Theta II engines since at least 2015 but ...

• Chrysler Catalytic Converter Recall Causes Lawsuit Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep drivers may have to park their vehicles while waiting for recall parts.

  

  Apr 10, 2019 — A Chrysler catalytic converter recall has caused a proposed class-action lawsuit that alleges owners and lessees of the following gasoline-powered vehicles didn't get what they paid for. 2011-2016 Dodge Journey 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 2011-2014 Dodge Avenger 2011-2012 Dodge Caliber 2011-2016 Jeep Compass 2011-2016 Jeep Patriot The plaintiff who filed the lawsuit says he purchased a 2015 Jeep Patriot in May 2015 and a 2016 Jeep Compass ...

• BMW, Daimler and VW Broke Antitrust Laws: EU European Commission finds BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen colluded to limit emissions technology.

  

  Apr 9, 2019 — BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen are looking at the possibility of paying more than a billion dollars in fines if regulators with the European Commission get their way. Investigators with the Commission raided the offices of all three automakers in 2017 after Daimler agreed to work with the Commission in hopes of catching a break. The automaker had been down the same road before when in 2016 it paid more than $1 billion to settle charges that alleged Daimler ...

• Honda Civic Driver Killed By Exploding Takata Airbag Inflator Armando V. Ortega of Arizona becomes at least the 25th Takata fatality worldwide.

  

  Apr 4, 2019 — A 2002 Honda Civic driver in Arizona is at least the 25th death worldwide caused by an exploding Takata airbag inflator. Armando V. Ortega, 55, was injured in the June 8, 2018, crash near Buckeye, Arizona. Mr. Ortega died three days later in the hospital from injuries caused by pieces of metal that shot from the airbag inflator. It's the 14th confirmed U.S. fatality caused by Takata airbags in Honda vehicles, adding to a toll that also includes more than ...

• Safety Organization Advises Against Heidi King as NHTSA Chief Center for Auto Safety says Heidi King doesn't belong at the helm as she heads toward confirmation.

  

  Apr 3, 2019 — The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has advanced the appointment of Heidi King to sit in the driver's seat of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In a 14-12 vote by Committee members, President Trump's choice to head NHTSA will now move to a full vote by the Senate a year after Trump nominated King. According to her bio, King is an economist and research scientist who worked in both government and private ...

• VW Certified Pre-Owned Car Lawsuit Alleges Odometer Fraud Audi and Volkswagen owners say they bought worthless certified pre-owned cars that are illegal.

  

  Mar 28, 2019 — A Volkswagen certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle lawsuit alleges the automaker defrauds consumers by misrepresenting the mileage, previous use and certification of used vehicles. According to the proposed class action lawsuit, the automaker fools consumers by illegally advertising and titling VW and Audi " pre-production " cars as CPO cars. A pre-production car allows an automaker to discover problems before the production vehicles are mass produced and sold to ...

• Certain Automakers Slacking on Automatic Emergency Braking Latest data shows seven car companies have equipped less than 20 percent of their cars with AEB.

  

  Mar 22, 2019 — Automakers are slowly equipping their new vehicles with automatic emergency braking (AEB) as they work toward meeting a voluntary deadline of September 1, 2022. In place of mandating new vehicles come equipped with the technology, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) allowed 20 automakers to agree on a voluntary basis to meet the deadline . Agreeing to meet the voluntary guidelines are Audi, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, ...

• Honda Odyssey and Pilot Infotainment System Lawsuit Filed Lawsuit alleges infotainment systems in Honda Odysseys and Pilots go black and fail.

  

  Mar 22, 2019 — A Honda Odyssey and Pilot infotainment system lawsuit alleges defects cause failures of the radio, backup camera, cabin watch system, navigation, entertainment and audio systems. The proposed class action lawsuit includes 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey minivans and 2019 Honda Pilot SUVs with infotainment systems that allegedly crash and freeze. Plaintiffs Lesley and Tom Conti purchased a new 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L in Ohio in June 2017 and have allegedly experienced ...

• Mercedes Diesel Lawsuit Continues on RICO Claims Judge rules class action lawsuit can move forward based on claims Mercedes cheated consumers.

  

  Mar 20, 2019 — A Mercedes diesel lawsuit will continue in court based on consumer harm and racketeering claims that allege the automaker teamed up with parts manufacturer Bosch to cheat on emissions tests. Included in the BlueTEC class action lawsuit are these diesel models: Mercedes-Benz ML320 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Mercedes-Benz GL320 Mercedes-Benz E320 Mercedes-Benz S350 Mercedes-Benz R320 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz ...

• Volkswagen Charged by the SEC For Defrauding Investors Securities and Exchange Commission alleges VW pulled down $13 billion by deceiving consumers.

  

  Mar 15, 2019 — Volkswagen has been charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for defrauding investors by issuing $13 billion in bonds at the same time senior executives knew more than 500,000 diesel vehicles were illegal. In addition to VW, regulators charged former CEO Martin Winterkorn and two Volkswagen subsidiaries, Volkswagen Group of America Finance, and VW Credit, for raising billions of dollars while offering deceptive claims about " clean diesel " ...

• Hyundai GDI Engine Problems Cause Lawsuit Hyundai Tucson, Kia Soul and Kia Sportage vehicles allegedly at risk of stalling engines and fires.

  

  Mar 11, 2019 — Hyundai GDI engine problems have caused a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges defects exist in 2011-2013 Hyundai Tucson, 2012-2016 Kia Soul and 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. According to the lawsuit, the Hyundai and Kia vehicles are equipped with gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines that suddenly stall or catch fire. Hyundai and Kia allegedly knew years ago the GDI engines were defective but waited years to recall the vehicles. The GDI lawsuit ...

• Audi Q7 Brake Squeal Lawsuit Has No Valid Claims: Audi Automaker says plaintiff had her SUV repaired properly and she provides no valid arguments.

  

  Mar 5, 2019 — Audi Q7 brake squeal problems don't warrant a lawsuit much less a class action lawsuit, says attorneys for the automaker in a motion to dismiss the complaint. According to the lawsuit, 2015-2018 Audi Q7 SUVs practically leave people deaf from loud high-pitched squeals when drivers hit the brake pedals. Plaintiff Valeria Mercado says she leased her 2017 Audi Q7 in January 2017 and by May 2017 the brakes were squealing whether the vehicle was moving in forward ...

• Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Class Action Settlement Proposed Toyota Sienna owners say the power sliding doors have problems opening and closing.

  

  Mar 4, 2019 — A Toyota Sienna sliding door class action settlement has been proposed by plaintiffs and the automaker after minivan owners complained about doors that had problems when opening and closing. The proposed settlement includes all 2011-2018 Siennas, many that were  recalled in 2016 because the motor circuits in the power sliding doors could cause blown fuses. Owners complained about sliding doors that opened while driving if the door latches were ...

• Tesla Autopark and Summon Lawsuit Says Car Hit House Model S 90D owners claim their car hit their house twice due to defective self-driving sensors.

  

  Feb 17, 2019 — A Tesla Autopark and Summon lawsuit alleges a 2016 Tesla Model S 90D crashed into a home on two occasions because the features are defective. Plaintiffs Bikan Octain and Daljit Octain say they paid $111,450 to buy a 2016 Tesla Model S 90D that included $3,000 for " Full Self-Driving Capability " that included Autopark and Summon. Autopark is advertised as a feature to help a driver automatically parallel park or perpendicular park. The Summon feature is ...

• 1998 Ford Explorer Rollover Crash Will Cost Ford $152 Million Jury blames 1998 Ford Explorer rollover crash on Ford for allegedly concealing dangers.

  

  Feb 17, 2019 — A 1998 Ford Explorer rollover crash in 2015 has cost Ford nearly $152 million after an Alabama jury ruled in favor of a man left paralyzed after the SUV rolled over twice. Travaris “Tre” Smith was a passenger in the 1998 Explorer when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle while trying to elude an animal, breaking Smith's spine and leaving him paralyzed. The lawsuit alleges Ford engineers tried to get the automaker to change the design of the 1998 ...

• Mercedes Panoramic Sunroof Lawsuit Partially Dismissed Mercedes-Benz panoramic sunroofs allegedly shatter and explode without warning.

  

  Feb 15, 2019 — A Mercedes panoramic sunroof class action lawsuit has been partially dismissed as the automaker failed in its motion to dismiss the entire complaint. The lawsuit includes all California consumers who purchased or leased Mercedes-Benz vehicles in California and who paid for the diagnosis or repair of the sunroofs or who have not had the sunroofs fully repaired. Plaintiff Giorgio Enea filed the proposed class action after his 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 sunroof ...

• BMW X5 Comfort Access Class Action Settlement Proposed Lawsuit claims keys and fobs can be locked inside SUVs equipped with comfort access systems.

  

  Feb 12, 2019 — A BMW X5 " comfort access " class action lawsuit settlement has been proposed after a plaintiff alleged the doors can lock with the keys and fobs inside the vehicles. The class action includes current and former owners and lessees of 2007-2013 X5 SUVs equipped with optional comfort access systems and who spent money due to unintended locking of the doors. Plaintiff Kieva Myers filed the X5 lawsuit in January 2016 that alleges the comfort access systems are ...

• Electric Car Range Decreases in Cold Temps Researchers say the driving range of an electric vehicle can drop by 41 percent in 20-degree weather

  

  Feb 10, 2019 — The range an electric vehicle will travel can drop an average of 41 percent if the outside temperature is 20°F or lower and the car's heater is on, according to researchers at AAA. And although engineers found electric cars and their lithium-ion batteries are well-suited for temperatures around 75°F, even high temps have an impact on travel range but to a lesser degree than what is seen in cold weather. As an example, AAA says electric car driving range drops ...

• 2015 Honda CR-V Vibration Lawsuit Settlement Approved CR-V drivers complain Honda hasn't let customers know about free repairs for vibration issues.

  

  Feb 10, 2019 — A 2015 Honda CR-V vibration lawsuit settlement has been approved by a federal judge after owners claimed their SUVs just about vibrated them off the roads. The lawsuit includes all entities and persons in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who own or lease a 2015 Honda CR-V. The CR-V consolidated class action arose from at least 10 lawsuits that allege the 2015 CR-V vibration problems were introduced soon after the vehicles went on sale. Before any lawsuit was filed, ...

• Hyundai Elantra Class Action Lawsuit Targets Pistons Hyundai says Elantra owners don't have a case and can't prove piston problems damaged engines.

  

  Feb 3, 2019 — A Hyundai Elantra class action lawsuit alleges the cars have piston problems that cause knocking engines to eventually fail. However, Hyundai says the arguments set forth by Elantra owners don't merit a lawsuit, much less a class action. According to the plaintiffs, the clicking noise occurs in 2011-2016 Elantras equipped with 1.8-liter Nu engines that suffer from oil sludge that can cause owners to pay up to $10,000 to replace the engines. Plaintiff ...

• Hyundai Sunroof Class Action Settlement Proposed Proposed Hyundai shattered sunroof lawsuit settlement provides extended warranty and reimbursment.

  

  Feb 1, 2019 — A Hyundai sunroof class action settlement has been proposed that would settle claims the panoramic sunroofs are prone to shatter suddenly and without warning. According to the plaintiffs, the sunroofs can explode in the following models if they came factory-equipped with panoramic sunroofs. 2011-2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2010-2016 Hyundai Tucson 2012-2016 Hyundai Sonata 2012-2016 Hyundai Veloster 2013-2016 Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2016 ...

• Chrysler Uconnect Hacking Lawsuit Headed For Trial Supreme Court refuses to hear FCA's appeal in class-action lawsuit over Harman infotainment systems.

  

  Jan 29, 2019 — A Chrysler Uconnect hacking class-action lawsuit is scheduled for an October 2019 trial after the automaker failed to convince the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. According to Fiat Chrysler (FCA US), the lawsuit is absurd because it's based on hypothetical future " injuries " based on the possibility the Uconnect infotainment systems could be hacked. The reasoning is similar to suing a tire company because the tire might blow out in the future. According to ...

• Four More Audi Managers Indicted in the U.S. Richard Bauder, Axel Eiser, Stefan Knirsch and Carsten Nagel accused of fraud and conspiracy.

  

  Jan 27, 2019 — Four Audi engineering managers have been indicted in the U.S. for their role in installing and concealing emissions " defeat devices " meant to fool regulators, the public and emissions tests. The four are accused of conspiracy, violations of the federal Clean Air Act and wire fraud in the 12-count indictment. Federal documents claim multiple 3-liter Audi vehicles from 2009-2015 contained emissions defeat devices because the four men did nothing to stop the ...

• Extended Warranty Lawsuit Says Jeep Warranty Is 'Useless' Grand Cherokee SRT owner says she wasn't told the $2,500 extended warranty was bogus.

  

  Jan 26, 2019 — A vehicle extended warranty lawsuit alleges a Jeep Grand Cherokee owner paid about $2,550 for a " useless " warranty that left the customer paying thousands and thousands of dollars for repairs she thought would be covered. Plaintiff Grazyna Nowak filed the lawsuit against WS Aftermarket Services Corporation and Warranty Solutions Management Corporation for selling her an extended warranty that couldn't legally be used with her 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee ...

• Chrysler Active Head Restraint System Lawsuit Filed in Florida Dodge Avenger and Jeep Cherokee drivers say the active headrests deployed without collisions.

  

  Jan 24, 2019 — A Chrysler active head restraint system lawsuit alleges the headrests suddenly deploy and injure occupants even when the vehicles aren't involved in collisions. The proposed Florida class-action lawsuit alleges Dodge Avengers and Jeep Cherokees are equipped with active head restraint systems made with defective plastic brackets that crack. According to the lawsuit, the Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) headrest active head restraint systems are designed to hold an ...

• Study Says Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Suffer More Fires Researchers find Theta II 2-liter and 2.4-liter engines have higher fire claim rates than other cars

  

  Jan 22, 2019 — Hyundai and Kia vehicles equipped with Theta II engines have higher rates of fires compared to similar vehicles made by other manufacturers, that's according to researchers with the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Researchers took more notice of Hyundai and Kia fires after the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) called for both automakers to recall three million vehicles . Hyundai and Kia have spent the past ...

• Nissan Fails in Motion to Dismiss Altima Transmission Lawsuit Nissan Altima transmission issues will continue to be argued in a Massachusetts courtroom.

  

  Jan 21, 2019 — Nissan Altima transmission issues will continue to be argued in court as a Massachusetts judge denied to dismiss the lawsuit that alleges the continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) fail prematurely. Nissan filed a motion to dismiss the class-action lawsuit, but U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin ruled Nissan's motion was " meritless ." The Nissan Altima transmission class-action lawsuit includes all Massachusetts consumers who purchased or leased ...

• BMW Korea Fined $13 Million, 6 Officials Ordered to Prison South Korea says BMW committed emissions fraud by falsifying documents for 29,000 vehicles.

  

  Jan 19, 2019 — BMW Korea has been fined $13 million (14.5 billion won) and six officials with the automaker have been sentenced to prison for their role in an emission scheme to defraud regulators and the public. According to the Seoul Central District Court, BMW is guilty of importing about 29,000 vehicles based on fraudulent documents. The six BMW execs were sentenced up to 10 months in prison for their roles in falsifying documents, with three of the officials quickly ...

• Hyundai Engine Warranty Extension For Sonata, Santa Fe Sport Hyundai extends engine warranties and creates engine 'knock sensor detection systems'

  

  Jan 17, 2019 — A Hyundai engine warranty extension has been granted for all owners of 2011-2018 Sonata and 2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles due to knocking noise and engine failures. According to Hyundai, the warranties are extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles because the vehicles may experience problems with metal debris that causes premature wear of the engine bearings. In addition, the automaker created a " product improvement campaign " for about two million model ...

• Kia Engine Warranty Extension Offered For Bearing Damage Kia extends warranty coverage for Optimas, Sorentos and Sportages with GDI engines.

  

  Jan 17, 2019 — A Kia engine warranty extension will provide lifetime coverage for repairs to the engine long block assemblies due to engine bearing damage on 2011-2018 Optimas, 2012-2018 Sorentos and 2011-2018 Sportages. The nearly 1.7 million Kia models are equipped with 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines and 2-liter turbocharged GDI engines. The engine warranty extension was announced as Kia issued a recall of about 68,000 Optimas, Sorentos and Sportages to ...

• EcoDiesel Lawsuit Doesn't Include Buybacks Chrysler EcoDiesel lawsuit offers emissions fix, extended warranty and cash compensation.

  

  Jan 13, 2019 — A Fiat Chrysler EcoDiesel lawsuit doesn't include vehicle buybacks but does offer cash reimbursements, extended warranties and repairs to the emission systems. The settlement includes about 104,000 model year 2014-2016 EcoDiesel Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 trucks allegedly rigged to cheat emissions tests and consumers. The consolidated class-action lawsuit, called multidistrict litigation, alleges Fiat Chrysler (FCA) conspired with parts ...

• Chrysler Tire Valve Stem Class-Action Lawsuit Partially Dismissed Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles allegedly have tire valve stems that corrode and break.

  

  Jan 13, 2019 — A Chrysler tire valve stem class-action lawsuit has been partially dismissed concerning claims the stems and caps corrode in 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2010 Jeep Liberty and 2010 Dodge Journey vehicles. The plaintiffs allege the vehicles, manufactured after June 10, 2009, are equipped with defective copper-bearing aluminum metal alloy valve stems. The valve stems work with the tire pressure monitoring systems and are allegedly prone ...

• Chrysler to Pay $800 Million Over EcoDiesel Jeeps and Rams FCA settles allegations it equipped Ram 1500s and Jeep Grand Cherokees with emissions defeat devices

  

  Jan 11, 2019 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA) will pay more than $800 million to settle charges of cheating on emissions tests of about 104,000 Ram 1500s and Jeep Grand Cherokees. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Justice, California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the state of California sued Chrysler by alleging the trucks and SUVs were sold or leased with illegal emissions defeat devices. The 2014-2016 vehicles, equipped with 3-liter EcoDiesel ...

• Tesla Model S Lawsuit Filed in Death of Edgar Monserratt Martinez Lawsuit alleges defective battery caused raging fire involved in high-speed Florida crash.

  

  Jan 9, 2019 — A Tesla Model S negligence and product liability lawsuit has been filed over the death of 18-year-old Edgar Monserratt Martinez, one of two teens killed in a violent Florida crash. According to the lawsuit, the Model S battery pack was defective and prevented the resulting fire from being extinguished in a timely manner. The lawsuit, filed by the estate of Edgar Monserratt Martinez, also alleges Tesla removed a speed limiter from the car that allowed it to ...

• Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC Lawsuit Filed by Arizona Arizona attorney general sues Daimler and Mercedes alleging diesel vehicles have 'defeat devices'

  

  Jan 9, 2019 — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz and Daimler alleging multiple Mercedes BlueTEC diesel vehicles contain illegal emissions devices. The Arizona lawsuit alleges similar allegations against Mercedes that were leveled against Volkswagen concerning emissions " defeat devices " that alter nitrogen oxide emissions levels during testing. According to the Arizona complaint, Mercedes-Benz equipped the ...

• GM Class-Action Lawsuit Targets CP4 Fuel Pumps Lawsuit alleges Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD trucks can't handle diesel fuel.

  

  Jan 7, 2019 — A GM class-action lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD diesel trucks are equipped with defective Bosch CP4 fuel pumps that aren't compatible with U.S. diesel fuel. According to the lawsuit, California and Texas owners of the 2011-2016 diesel trucks are at risk of paying thousands of dollars to repair the 6.6-liter V-8 turbocharged Duramax vehicles. The General Motors class-action lawsuit was filed by two ...

• BMW Fire Class-Action Lawsuit Filed After Recalls BMW driver says blower motor and PCV valve heater recalls are useless without replacement parts.

  

  Jan 7, 2019 — A BMW fire class-action lawsuit includes all consumers whose vehicles were included in blower motor or positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater recalls but who have not received repairs and/or been provided rental or loaner vehicles. BMW Blower Motor Recall 2006-2011 BMW 323i 2006-2011 BMW 325i 2006-2011 BMW 325xi 2006-2011 BMW 328i 2006-2011 BMW 328xi 2006-2011 BMW 330i 2006-2011 BMW 330xi 2006-2011 BMW ...

• Ford Swollen Lug Nuts Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules plaintiffs failed to present evidence that Ford knew lug nuts swell, crack and deform.

  

  Jan 6, 2019 — A Ford swollen lug nuts lawsuit has been dismissed in its entirety because the judge ruled the plaintiffs " presented no legally viable claims " in the 120-count complaint. According to the proposed class-action lawsuit , the lug nuts allegedly swell, deform and crack, making it nearly impossible to remove the lug nuts to change the tires. The alleged problem is blamed on vibrations from the road, temperature changes and moisture that deform the lug nuts. The ...

• Audi and VW Timing Chain Warranty Extended Audi and VW extended warranty provided as part of timing chain class-action settlement.

  

  Jan 3, 2019 — A Volkswagen timing chain warranty extension is included in a settlement agreement between Audi and VW owners who filed class-action lawsuits over the timing chains and tensioners. According to the settlement, the timing chain tensioners, timing chains, sprockets, guide rails and tensioning rails are included in the timing chain systems that cause total failures of the engines. Following a December 12, 2018, fairness hearing, the judge gave approval to the ...

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