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• Toyota Prius Bad AC Smell Lawsuit Dismissed Toyota Prius owner claims bad smell from vents is caused by defects in the air conditoning.

  

  Dec 28, 2022 — A Toyota Prius air conditioner smell lawsuit has been dismissed after a Prius owner claimed bad odors emanated from the AC vents. The Toyota Prius class action lawsuit alleges the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems have defects that cause the bad smells. The Toyota Prius class action lawsuit includes these vehicles: 2006-2020 Toyota Prius 2017-2020 Toyota Prius Prime 2010-2015 Toyota PHV 2012-2016 Toyota Prius C 2012-2017 ...

• Audi Gateway Control Module Lawsuit Settlement Reached Audi class action lawsuit alleges gateway control module recall wasn't good enough.

  

  Dec 28, 2022 — An Audi gateway control module lawsuit settlement has been reached and preliminarily approved after three Audi owners claimed a recall wasn't good enough. The Audi gateway control module class action lawsuit argues the automaker should recall the vehicles again, or "remove, repair, and/or replace the Class Vehicles’ with suitable alternative product(s) that do not contain the defects...." The three owners also wanted Audi to reform its warranty and notify all ...

• Ford Super Duty Lawsuit Alleges Roofs Crush in Rollover Crashes Ford class action lawsuit alleges more than 5 million trucks have dangerous defective roofs.

  

  Dec 18, 2022 — A Ford Super Duty truck roof lawsuit alleges occupants are injured and killed in rollover crashes because the truck roofs are weak and dangerous. The class action lawsuit includes 1999-2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks that allegedly have roofs that cannot handle the weight of the trucks in rollover incidents. Even if the crash impact leaves truck occupants unscathed, the roofs allegedly collapse onto the occupants as the trucks roll ...

• GM Airbag Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed General Motors lawsuit includes millions of vehicles allegedly too dangerous to drive.

  

  Dec 16, 2022 — A GM airbag class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiffs alleged there is a defect in the calibration of “the software program that controls the [sensing and diagnostic module] SDM to prevent airbag and seatbelt deployment just 45 milliseconds after a crash has begun.” The class action lawsuit includes millions of General Motors vehicles. GM allegedly intentionally built a feature into its airbag system that made the system ...

• Tesla Model S Door Handle Lawsuit Alleges Handles Stay Retracted Tesla door handles allegedly fail to pop out to allow an occupant to enter from the outside.

  

  Dec 12, 2022 — A Tesla Model S door handle class action lawsuit alleges model year 2014-2016 cars are equipped with defective door handles that fail. The lawsuit also alleges when Tesla replaces the Model S door handles, it uses the same defective door handles as replacements. According to the plaintiff who filed the class action, Model S occupants are unable to enter the cars through the doors with the failed door handles. This makes it especially dangerous for Tesla ...

• Auto Safety Groups Not Pleased With CarMax Settlement CarMax to pay a "paltry, pathetic $1 million fine" for selling recalled cars advertised as safe.

  

  Dec 12, 2022 — A CarMax settlement with 36 states over the sale of recalled but unrepaired vehicles has provoked the ire of auto safety groups which complain the settlement is a sham. According to the $1 million settlement, the 36 state attorneys general alleged CarMax told buyers that some of the vehicles for sale with unrepaired safety recall defects were “safe.” The consumer groups say CarMax brought in $33 billion in 2021 from selling dangerous recalled vehicles. And ...

• Nissan 3G Shutdown Causes Class Action Lawsuit Infiniti and Nissan vehicles allegedly lost their internet-enabled services when 3G was shut down.

  

  Dec 11, 2022 — A Nissan 3G shutdown class action lawsuit alleges several models were left without important safety features when AT&T sunset its 3G wireless service. The Nissan 3G shutdown allegedly made the modems obsolete and caused failures of the NissanConnect, NissanConnect EV, Infiniti InTouch and Infiniti Connection services. According to the class action lawsuit, the Nissan 3G shutdown involved these vehicles. 2016-2017 Nissan LEAF 2016-2017 Nissan ...

• Mazda Oil Consumption Lawsuit Says No Repairs Available Mazda class action includes Mazda3, Mazda6, Mazda CX-30, Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-9.

  

  Dec 8, 2022 — A Mazda class action lawsuit alleges oil consumption issues make these vehicles dangerous to drive. 2021 Mazda3 2021 Mazda6 2021 Mazda CX-30 2021 Mazda CX-5 2021 Mazda CX-9 The Mazda oil consumption lawsuit was filed by California plaintiff Brian Heinz who purchased a 2021 Mazda CX-30 in September 2021. In February 2022, the Mazda CX-30 experienced a low oil warning light that began to intermittently come on and then turn off. On May 24, ...

• VW Car-Net Not Working, Lawsuit Blames 3G Sunset Volkswagen Car-Net depends on 3G wireless which rode into the sunset of technology, never to return.

  

  Dec 4, 2022 — A VW Car-Net 3G sunset class action lawsuit alleges the Car-Net service stopped working when AT&T phased out 3G wireless technology. With Volkswagen Car-Net not working, vehicle owners lost internet-enabled roadside emergency safety features. In 2014, Volkswagen began offering its Car-Net connected services based on 3G-only telematic systems in a million of these vehicles. 2014-2019 Volkswagen Passat 2014-2019 Volkswagen Jetta 2014-2019 ...

• Mercedes Burl Wood Settlement Granted Final Approval Class action lawsuit alleges Mercedes-Benz vehicles have interior walnut trim that fades away.

  

  Dec 4, 2022 — A Mercedes burl wood settlement is final, but the plaintiffs who sued may not be completely happy about the ending. The Mercedes-Benz burl walnut wood trim class action lawsuit alleges the wood turns cloudy and fades due to faulty ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection. The Mercedes-Benz burl walnut settlement includes 2010-2016 E-Class (212) vehicles originally equipped with burl walnut or burred walnut interior trim. Mercedes-Benz denies the allegations in ...

• Nissan Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed One Nissan transmission class action lawsuit settlement caused dismissal of another lawsuit.

  

  Nov 30, 2022 — A Nissan transmission class action lawsuit filed in California has been dismissed due to a previous Nissan transmission lawsuit settlement agreement. According to the plaintiff, Nissan fails to comply with the California Emissions Warranty which says automakers must provide additional coverage for specific components of "super ultra low emissions vehicles" if the California Air Resources Board issued them non-methane organic gases credits. These parts are ...

• Toyota Prius Class Action Lawsuit Over Bad Smells Hangs On Toyota Prius bad odors allegedly come from defective air conditioning systems that cause mold.

  

  Nov 27, 2022 — A Toyota Prius bad odor class action lawsuit is hanging on in court, but only after several claims were dismissed permanently. The Toyota class action lawsuit was filed by Florida plaintiff Jose Javier Perez who purchased a new 2020 Toyota Prius Prime in August 2019. The plaintiff contends he noticed a bad smell in the car within a week of buying the Prius. The lawsuit alleges the bad odor was emanating from the air conditioning vents. Alleged defects in ...

• Jeep Wrangler 4xe Class Action Lawsuit Down to 2 States Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrids allegedly suddenly shut down while driving.

  

  Nov 27, 2022 — A Jeep Wrangler 4xe class action lawsuit alleges the hybrid SUVs are too dangerous to drive because they can suddenly shut down while driving. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle first released in 2021. The Wrangler 4xe class action doesn't go into great detail about the cause of the vehicle shutdowns, but the two plaintiffs contend the Jeeps "contain faulty electronic and/or computer systems that cause the vehicles to suddenly, and ...

• Nissan Rogue CVT Issues Cause Class Action Lawsuit Nissan Rogue transmission lawsuit alleges continuously variable transmissions shudder and fail.

  

  Nov 26, 2022 — Nissan Rogue CVT issues have caused a class action lawsuit that includes 2019-2020 Nissan Rogues equipped with continuously variable transmissions. The CVTs are allegedly defective and Nissan has allegedly known it for at least 10 years. The alleged Rogue transmission problems include issues when accelerating, revving engines without an increase in speed, jerking and juddering vehicles and complete CVT failures. The Nissan class action lawsuit alleges the ...

• Toyota FJ Cruiser Frame Rust Lawsuit Dismissed, For Now Judge dismisses Toyota class action lawsuit but will allow the plaintiffs to refile certain claims.

  

  Nov 26, 2022 — A Toyota FJ Cruiser frame rust lawsuit alleges the frames prematurely corrode and rust to the point the FJ Cruisers are allegedly dangerous to drive. The class action lawsuit alleges frame rust destroys 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruisers and causes owners to pay to repair Toyota's mistakes. According to the lawsuit, testing of the FJ Cruiser frames reveal corrosion occurs due to a lack of zinc phosphate coating used to protect the frames. According to the FJ ...

• Tesla Full Self-Driving Lawsuit Alleges Marketing Is Deceptive Tesla owner claims Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features are lacking.

  

  Nov 26, 2022 — A Tesla Full Self-Driving lawsuit alleges consumers have been lied to for years concerning the capabilities of Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features. Known as advanced driver assistance systems, Tesla allegedly makes false and misleading claims about its technology and when it will be available and safe to use. Tesla allegedly markets its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features as technology that will make the vehicles autonomous, but ...

• Nissan XTRONIC CVT Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Nissan XTRONIC continuously variable transmissions allegedly cause jerking and shuddering.

  

  Nov 24, 2022 — Nissan XTRONIC CVT problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the continuously variable transmissions are defective. The lawsuit alleges the XTRONIC transmissions shake, jerk, have acceleration and deceleration problems, make noise and suffer complete failures. The following vehicles equipped with Nissan XTRONIC CVTs are allegedly unsafe to drive because the vehicles lag and suffer from shuddering and juddering. 2019-2022 Nissan ...

• Honda Oil Dilution Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Honda 1.5-liter GDI engines allegedly have defects that cause oil and gas to mix.

  

  Nov 24, 2022 — Honda oil dilution problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges vehicles equipped with 1.5-liter gasoline direct injection engines have defects that cause fuel to mix with oil. The lawsuit says 2019-2023 Honda CR-V, 2019-2022 Honda Civic and 2018-2022 Honda Accord vehicles allegedly stall and suffer engine failures. The Honda oil dilution class action lawsuit was filed by two customers. Illinois plaintiff Eliyahu Wolf purchased a new 2020 Honda ...

• Mercedes Agrees to Settle BlueTEC Diesel Emissions Lawsuit Mercedes-Benz may pay Arizona $5.6 million to settle a lawsuit that alleges emissions were illegal.

  

  Nov 22, 2022 — A Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC emissions lawsuit may be over after Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced consent judgments with Mercedes-Benz and Robert Bosch LLC. Mercedes and Bosch are accused of false advertising of these BlueTEC II "clean diesel" vehicles. 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 2011-2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d 2016 Mercedes-Benz ...

• Nissan Titan XD Turbo Actuator Warranty Extended 2016 Titan XD diesel turbo actuators and high-pressure turbochargers will be replaced for free.

  

  Nov 21, 2022 — A Nissan Titan XD turbo actuator extended warranty will extend the emissions warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles on specific 2016 Titan XD diesel turbo actuators and high-pressure turbochargers. Nissan announced the warranty extension because the 2016 Titan HD may suffer from problems with the turbo actuator and turbocharger. A Nissan Titan XD driver will see an illuminated warning light and the truck will set diagnostic trouble code P00AF and/or DTC ...

• Tesla Sudden Acceleration Lawsuit Says Driver Fractured Spine Nalini H. Thakrar says the 2018 Tesla Model S suddenly accelerated without touching the pedal.

  

  Nov 20, 2022 — A Tesla sudden acceleration lawsuit alleges an Illinois physician was critically injured when a 2018 Tesla Model S allegedly accelerated and struck vehicles and a building. Harish Thakrar, M.D., purchased a 2018 Tesla Model S in June 2018. His wife, Nalini H. Thakrar, M.D., was driving her husband's Model S on November 11, 2021, in the parking lot of her medical office in Tinley Park, Illinois. According to the acceleration lawsuit, she had her foot over the ...

• Jeep Cherokee Parking Brakes Get Stuck, Alleges Lawsuit Class action lawsuit asserts 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokees have electronic parking brakes that get stuck.

  

  Nov 19, 2022 — Jeep Cherokee parking brakes are getting stuck, and the problem is allegedly so bad a class action lawsuit has been filed over 1.3 million model year 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokee SUVs equipped with electronic parking brakes. The Cherokee class action lawsuit alleges water leaks into the electronic parking brake module and causes corrosion. The Jeep Cherokee parking brake can get stuck, something Fiat Chrysler has allegedly known about since at least May ...

• Jeep Sway Bar Disconnect Class Action Lawsuit Says Systems Faulty Jeep Wrangler owner says the sway bars suddenly disconnect when they shouldn't.

  

  Nov 19, 2022 — A Jeep sway bar disconnect class action lawsuit alleges California consumers are driving dangerous Fiat Chrysler (FCA) vehicles. According to the class action, a sway bar (anti-roll bar or stabilizer bar) is part of the suspension system and provides stability to help prevent the vehicle from leaning to one side when turning. The lawsuit alleges driving on streets or highways with a disconnected sway bar is dangerous. The Chrysler sway bar class action ...

• Research Says Pickup Trucks Need Automatic Emergency Braking Researchers find a reduction of rear-end crashes and injuries involving pickups with AEB.

  

  Nov 16, 2022 — Automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology in pickup trucks can lower crash rates, but recent research indicates automakers have been slow to equip pickups with the safety features. Automatic emergency braking uses cameras, radar, sensors or lidar to detect when a vehicle is moving too fast and getting ready to hit a forward vehicle. A driver will likely hear a warning to slow down and the brakes will automatically be applied if the driver fails to respond ...

• U.S. Senators Push NHTSA to Create Safety Regulations The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been lax in creating new safety rules.

  

  Nov 16, 2022 — In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10 U.S. Democratic senators have requested updates on safety regulations mandated by Congress. In some cases, several years have passed since laws were passed, but NHTSA has not implemented those or more recent laws created a year ago regarding what the senators call "critical safety provisions." Signing the letter were Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Richard ...

• Ford 3G Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Modems Are Outdated Ford and Lincoln vehicles lost important functions with the shutdown of 3G wireless service.

  

  Nov 14, 2022 — A Ford 3G class action lawsuit alleges Ford and Lincoln vehicles were built with 3G wireless modems that are now obsolete with the nationwide shutdown of 3G service. The Ford and Lincoln 3G lawsuit contends internet-enabled features such as roadside emergency safety features and other features available through the MyFord or MyLincoln mobile apps lost their functions. Those features were allegedly rendered completely worthless when AT&T phased out 3G service ...

• FCA Settles With California Over Alleged Emissions Violations California Air Resources Board reaches $5.6 million settlement agreement with Chrysler.

  

  Nov 14, 2022 — For the second time in four years, alleged Chrysler emissions troubles have led to a settlement agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This time Fiat Chrysler (FCA) is looking at a loss of more than $5.6 million for alleged violations of air quality regulations put in place by CARB. In January 2019, FCA and CARB reached a joint settlement based on allegations Chrysler violated consumer protection and environmental laws by allegedly using ...

• Chevy Volt Battery Energy Control Module Lawsuit GM class action alleges 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volts fail to start and also lose propulsion.

  

  Nov 14, 2022 — A Chevy Volt battery energy control module class action lawsuit alleges 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volts suffer electrical system failures which cause the cars to lose propulsion. The lawsuit further asserts the Volts can stop moving at highway speeds, and they can also allegedly fail to start. The alleged problems are caused by the Volt battery energy control module which is part of the hybrid propulsion system and designed to keep the battery charged. The ...

• Mercedes M274 Engine Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Mercedes M274 engines allegedly have piston defects that cause complete engine failures.

  

  Nov 12, 2022 — A Mercedes-Benz M274 engine class action lawsuit alleges the pistons cause engine problems which lead to premature engine failure. The Mercedes M274 engine lawsuit was filed by California plaintiff Lena Jamil who is the original lessee and owner of a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. According to the class action, she filed the lawsuit on behalf of California owners or lessees of Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with M274 engines. According to the M274 ...

• Honda Destination Fee Lawsuit Filed in New Jersey Honda class action lawsuit alleges New Jersey customers are in the dark about delivery fees.

  

  Nov 8, 2022 — A Honda destination fee class action lawsuit was filed for New Jersey residents who leased or purchased a Honda vehicle from a Honda dealership between October 2016 to the present. The lawsuit says Honda violates the Automobile Information Disclosure Act which requires manufacturers to disclose the true cost of transporting vehicles to dealerships. The window sticker (Monroney label) typically calls the charge a destination fee, destination charge or ...

• Mazda Water Pump Class Action Lawsuit Certified For 7 States Mazda owners claim the MZI Cyclone engines have water pumps that leak coolant.

  

  Nov 7, 2022 — A Mazda water pump class action lawsuit is moving forward in court, but only for customers in seven states. According to the class action, 2007-2016 Mazda CX-9 and 2009-2013 Mazda6 water pumps fail, along with the MZI Cyclone engines. The water pump lawsuit says Mazda began using MZI Cyclone engines in 2007. The engines have an internal chain-driven water pump powered by the timing chain. The plaintiffs contend the water pumps leak coolant into the oil ...

• Nissan Class Action Lawsuit Settled Over Rusted Floors Nissan lawsuit says Altimas and Maximas in Missouri suffer from corroded and rusted floor pans.

  

  Nov 6, 2022 — A Nissan class action lawsuit has been granted final approval after a Nissan Altima owner claimed her floorboard rusted 12 years after purchasing the car. The Nissan class action lawsuit alleges 2002-2006 Nissan Altima and 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima cars in Missouri have defective front floor pans that prematurely rust and damage the vehicles. The lawsuit alleges Nissan built the Altimas and Maximas with defective front floor pans that allowed moisture to become ...

• Ram Fuel Pump Recall Shuts Down Class Action Lawsuit Ram lawsuit alleges Super Duty trucks have defective Cummins engines and Bosch fuel pumps.

  

  Nov 6, 2022 — A Ram fuel pump recall has closed down a class action lawsuit that alleges the Super Duty trucks and Cummins 6.7-liter turbodiesel engines are defective. The Ram fuel pump lawsuit includes 2018-2020 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 trucks equipped with Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pumps. The Ram fuel pump class action was filed in October 2021 and a second nearly 300-page amended lawsuit was filed February 1, 2022, which alleges the Cummins engines ...

• Porsche Infotainment Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached Sirius update sent in 2020 allegedly damaged the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) units.

  

  Nov 5, 2022 — A Porsche infotainment class action lawsuit settlement has been reached between two plaintiffs and Porsche Cars. The Porsche class action alleges the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) units received Sirius software updates that damaged the infotainment systems to the point they repeatedly start and stop. The infotainment lawsuit alleges the Sirius software updates were sent to the cars May 21, 2020, and the lawsuit includes these customers. "All ...

• BMW Airbag Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over ARC Inflators BMW owner says ARC airbag inflators are at risk of exploding and killing occupants.

  

  Nov 2, 2022 — A BMW airbag class action alleges vehicles are equipped with ARC airbag inflators at risk of exploding. The lawsuit alleges BMW has known about the allegedly dangerous airbag inflators since at least July 2015 based on a federal investigation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened the 2015 investigation following reports of two injuries from the airbag inflators. Both injuries occurred in non-BMW vehicles. NHTSA upgraded the ...

• Porsche Connect 3G Sunset Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges several Porsche models are equipped with Porsche Connect systems that fail.

  

  Nov 2, 2022 — A Porsche Connect 3G class action lawsuit alleges multiple models will no longer function properly because of sunsetting 3G wireless service. The word "sunset" means a service is stopping and will no longer function. For owners of certain 2014-2019 vehicles, the Porsche Connect systems are useless, including in emergency situations. The Porsche 3G lawsuit alleges the automaker marketed and warranted the vehicles with permanent Porsche Connect systems that ...

• Free Ford Bronco Driveshaft Replacements Under Program 22B27 Customer satisfaction program 22B27 will replace driveshafts in 2021 Ford Bronco SUVs.

  

  Oct 31, 2022 — A Ford Bronco driveshaft replacement customer satisfaction program (22B27) has been announced for owners of 2021 Broncos to have the driveshafts replaced for free between now and October 12, 2023. Ford says the 2021 Bronco front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint boot may crack during normal driving due to the material used in the front driveshaft boot. The Bronco owner could hear abnormal noise or experience vibrations if a cracked driveshaft boot ...

• GM, Hyundai and Kia Sued Over Exploding ARC Airbag Inflators Class action lawsuit alleges 30 million vehicles are defective and on the highways.

  

  Oct 31, 2022 — ARC Automotive, General Motors, Hyundai and Kia have been sued over allegations defective and deadly airbag inflators are installed in about 30 million vehicles in the U.S. A list of allegedly defective vehicles can be found at the bottom of this page. The class action lawsuit alleges airbag manufacturer ARC and the automakers have known since at least 2015 the airbag inflators could rupture and kill occupants. The allegedly defective hybrid airbag ...

• Ferrari Brake Failure Lawsuit Dismissed Ferrari brake failure class action lawsuit alleges the automaker concealed brake system defects.

  

  Oct 30, 2022 — A Ferrari brake failure class action lawsuit has been dismissed after a Ferrari 488 owner allegedly watched his car travel into a pond due to brake failure. The Ferrari brake failure lawsuit alleges the automaker and supplier Bosch knew there were defects in the braking systems of these Ferrari vehicles. 2010-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A 2012-2015 Ferrari 458 Spider 2016-2019 Ferrari 488 ...

• Nissan CVT Lawsuit Involves Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles allegedly have defective continuously variable transmissions.

  

  Oct 30, 2022 — A Nissan CVT lawsuit alleges 2019-2021 Nissan Pathfinder and 2019-2021 Infiniti QX60 vehicles are equipped with defective continuously variable transmissions. The class action lawsuit alleges the Nissan vehicles jerk, shake, hesitate, lurch and stall due to the transmissions. According to the two owners who filed the CVT lawsuit, the Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles are unreliable and dangerous to drive. The lawsuit alleges owners complain their ...

• BMW 3G Lawsuit Involves ConnectedDrive and BMW Assist ConnectedDrive and BMW Assist features allegedly won't work since 3G wireless was phased out.

  

  Oct 29, 2022 — A BMW 3G class action lawsuit alleges most BMW vehicles made before 2016 lost ConnectedDrive and BMW Assist (CD/BA) features in February 2022 when 3G was phased out. According to the lawsuit, vehicle owners cannot depend on their BMW ConnectedDrive and BMW Assist features because those features depend on obsolete 3G wireless service. The BMW 3G lawsuit includes: "All persons who purchased or leased, anywhere in the United States, a Car, with a CD/BA with ...

• Honda Civic Infotainment Issues Cause Class Action Lawsuit Honda Civic lawsuit says the automaker replaces defective infotainment systems with defective parts.

  

  Oct 23, 2022 — Honda Civic infotainment problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2016-2020 Civics are equipped with defective in-vehicle communication and entertainment systems. According to the class action lawsuit, Honda allegedly conceals the infotainment issues from consumers which forces customers to pay for repairs and replacements. The Honda Civic infotainment issues allegedly include systems that freeze, crash and cause failures of the navigation, ...

• Dodge Dart Clutch Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached California Dart owner alleges clutch master cylinders and other components are defective.

  

  Oct 18, 2022 — A Dodge Dart clutch class action lawsuit settlement has been reached between the automaker and a California car owner following a legal battle that began in 2016. The judge denied a motion to grant nationwide class action certification but did certify a class action lawsuit for California. Court documents from the Dodge Dart class action lawsuit say these customers are included. "If you currently own, or previously purchased or leased a ...

• Porsche Fuel Economy Settlement Information Owners of Porsche gasoline models may be eligible to receive $200 to $1,100 each.

  

  Oct 17, 2022 — A Porsche fuel economy settlement approval hearing will be held October 21 to determine if the settlement agreement terms will be granted to vehicle owners. The Porsche class action lawsuit includes about 500,000 gasoline-powered 2005-2020 vehicles listed at the bottom of this page. The settlement relates to Volkswagen's emissions and fuel economy litigation that began years ago after VW was caught using illegal defeat devices to fool regulators and ...

• Chrysler Airbag Lawsuit Filed Over ARC Inflators Hybrid airbag inflators made by ARC allegedly make several Fiat Chrysler vehicles defective.

  

  Oct 17, 2022 — A Chrysler airbag lawsuit alleges ARC Automotive hybrid airbag inflators explode and injure and kill vehicle occupants. The ARC inflators in the Fiat Chrysler (FCA) vehicles allegedly have been defective for years and leave vehicle owners with vehicles worth less than originally valued. According to the Chrysler airbag class action lawsuit, these vehicles are equipped with dangerous ARC airbag inflators. 2015-2017 Chrysler 200 2016-2017 Chrysler 300 ...

• Nissan Altima CVT Class Action Lawsuit Says Cars Unsafe Nissan Altima lawsuit alleges continuously variable transmissions cause jerking and shaking.

  

  Oct 16, 2022 — A Nissan Altima continuously variable transmission (CVT) class action lawsuit alleges the cars shake, jerk, lurch, judder and stall due to defective transmissions. The CVT lawsuit includes 2019-2020 Nissan Altima cars in the U.S. The plaintiffs who filed the class action allege Nissan knew in 2018 the Altimas had design or manufacturing defects that cause the transmissions to malfunction. According to the class action lawsuit, the Nissan CVT is a ...

• Ford Truck Roof Lawsuit Says 5 Million Trucks Are Defective Owner filed class action lawsuit for Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty owners.

  

  Oct 11, 2022 — A Ford truck roof lawsuit alleges more than 5 million Super Duty trucks were sold with defective roofs that crush and kill occupants in rollover crashes. According to the Ford roof class action lawsuit, the weak roofs are found on 1999-2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The Ford roof lawsuit follows a $1.7 billion verdict against the automaker in the deaths of two occupants in a 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Ford says it plans on ...

• Audi Water Pump Class Action Lawsuit Involves 3.0T Engines Water pump class action lawsuit involves Audi S4, Q5, S5, SQ5, A6, A7, Q7 and A8 vehicles.

  

  Oct 11, 2022 — Audi water pump problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges Audi models are equipped with 3.0T engines that overheat and fail. The Audi water pump class action alleges these 3.0T vehicles contain the defective pumps. 2013-2022 Audi A6 2013-2022 Audi A7 2013-2022 Audi A8 2013-2022 Audi S4 2013-2022 Audi S5 2013-2022 Audi SQ5 2013-2022 Audi Q5 2013-2022 Audi Q7 Some Audi and Volkswagen owners may already be ...

• Chevy Bolt Battery Lawsuit Will Proceed Chevrolet Bolt EV batteries and battery management systems allegedly caused car fires.

  

  Oct 10, 2022 — A Chevy Bolt battery lawsuit will continue in court, although several claims were dismissed in the most recent court action of the case. The Chevrolet Bolt battery class action lawsuit was consolidated from eight separate class actions. The class action alleges 2017-2022 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles are equipped with defective lithium-ion batteries and battery management systems. The Bolt battery can catch fire if a single battery cell in the module has a ...

• Ford Water Pump Class Action Lawsuit Filed in New York Allegedly defective water pumps are installed in Ford Cyclone (Duratec) engines.

  

  Oct 10, 2022 — A Ford water pump class action lawsuit alleges New York customers are driving faulty Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with Cyclone (Duratec) engines. Ford has allegedly refused to issue a water pump recall and has not fixed the vehicles or compensated owners. According to the plaintiff who filed the Ford water pump class action lawsuit, the automaker has known for more than 10 years the Duratec engines are equipped with faulty water pumps. The internal ...

• Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Lawsuit Filed in New York Class action lawsuit alleges FSD and Autopilot advertising is way off the mark.

  

  Oct 9, 2022 — A Tesla FSD (Full Self-Driving) and advanced driver assistance system (Autopilot) class action lawsuit alleges New York Tesla owners were misled into overpaying for their vehicles. Those Tesla vehicles are equipped with Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-Driving systems that allegedly don't perform as advertised. The Tesla FSD lawsuit was filed by New York plaintiff Michael Nachman who purchased a Tesla Model S in December 2016. "Plaintiff and ...

• Mercedes Battery Replacement Leads To Class Action Lawsuit 12-volt and 48-volt Mercedes-Benz batteries allegedly completely drain from electrical defects.

  

  Oct 7, 2022 — A Mercedes-Benz battery replacement class action lawsuit alleges numerous models have defective electrical systems that drain the batteries which cause a circle of battery replacements. Those electrical defects have allegedly existed since at least 2004 and cause owners to buy replacement batteries which also allegedly drain. According to the Mercedes battery drain class action, the following models contain defects that cause battery failures. 2004-2022 ...

• GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Alleges Vortec Engines Are Faulty Class action says defective piston rings cause excessive oil consumption.

  

  Oct 3, 2022 — A GM oil consumption lawsuit will continue in an Oklahoma federal court after the judge denied GM's motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit. According to the oil consumption lawsuit, the engines consume an abnormal amount of oil that far exceeds industry standards. This allegedly causes low oil levels and a lack of engine lubrication which damages internal engine components. Included in the GM lawsuit are these vehicles equipped with Generation IV 5.3 ...

• Toyota RAV4 Battery Recall Needed, Alleges Georgia Lawsuit Georgia 2020 Toyota RAV4 owner says electrical defects cause parasitic battery drain.

  

  Oct 3, 2022 — A Toyota RAV4 battery class action lawsuit in Georgia alleges a recall should have been issued long ago for 2020 RAV4 SUVs that suffer from drained batteries. The lawsuit asserts the battery will drain when the RAV4 is shut down and will prevent the owner from starting the vehicle. Currently the RAV4 battery lawsuit includes Georgia owners and lessees only: "All persons who purchased or leased in the State of Georgia a 2020 Toyota Rav4 in all ...

• Ram Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Texas A Texas Ram class action lawsuit alleges the ABS modules and other components are defective.

  

  Oct 2, 2022 — A Ram class action lawsuit alleges Texas truck owners and lessees are driving dangerous 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and 2017-2018 Ram 3500 trucks. The trucks are allegedly equipped with defective hydraulic control units (HCU) and anti-lock braking system (ABS) modules that allegedly cause the ABS, cruise control and traction control systems to fail. The three plaintiffs who sued claim the failures occurred because those components were built with defective ...

• FCA Gear Shift Litigation: Jury Sides With Chrysler FCA calls it a complete win, yet plaintiffs claim electronic shifters are defective under Utah law.

  

  Oct 2, 2022 — In what Fiat Chrysler (FCA) calls a "complete win," a Michigan jury primarily sided with Chrysler that its electronic monostable gearshifts aren't defective. Several class action lawsuits were filed in 2016 after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation in 2015 into the electronic gearshifts in 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs. In February 2016, NHTSA upgraded the investigation to include Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger cars ...

• Subaru Battery Settlement Final Approval Hearing Information Class action alleges the Subaru battery drains from software errors and also drains replacements.

  

  Oct 2, 2022 — A Subaru battery settlement final approval hearing is approaching after Subaru agreed to settle the class action lawsuit that alleges software errors cause the battery to drain. The Subaru battery lawsuit alleges the battery drains due to the controller area network (CAN) which relies on electrical current when the vehicle is in use. The CAN system should go to sleep when the vehicle is turned off, but software errors allegedly prevent the CAN from sleeping. ...

• BMW Soft Close Door Injury Lawsuit Headed For Trial Man claims his has lost $3 million in future wages after losing part of his thumb in a BMW door.

  

  Oct 1, 2022 — A BMW soft close door injury lawsuit will head for trial after a federal judge denied to dismiss the lawsuit. In July 2016, New York plaintiff Godwin Boateng was exiting from the driver’s side door of his 2013 BMW X5 on a narrow street. He moved back to avoid oncoming traffic with his back to the door and his right hand behind his back. The soft close door feature activated and pulled the door shut on his thumb, and according to the plaintiff, his right thumb ...

• Hyundai Theft Fix is a $170 Security Kit Hyundai dealers to offer a security kit to allegedly prevent theft of vehicles without immobilizers.

  

  Oct 1, 2022 — A Hyundai theft fix is allegedly being offered as of today in the form of $170 security kits for Hyundai vehicles, while Kia is offering steering wheel locks for its cars. Hyundai and Kia thefts have skyrocketed in the U.S. after criminals began posting videos about how to steal the cars, sometimes by using nothing more than a USB cable. "While all of our vehicles meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, unfortunately, our vehicles have been ...

• Chrysler Oil Consumption Lawsuit Settlement Important dates Chrysler customers should be aware of regarding a Tigershark engine lawsuit.

  

  Oct 1, 2022 — A Chrysler Tigershark oil consumption lawsuit settlement is nearing its final approval hearing, but customers should also be aware of other dates that are approaching. The Chrysler oil consumption lawsuit alleges these vehicles equipped with 2.4L Tigershark engines consume excessive amounts of oil which causes the engines to shut down while driving. 2015-2017 Chrysler 200 2013-2016 Dodge Dart 2014-2019 Jeep Cherokee (manufactured prior to July ...

• Ferrari Brake Failure Recall Leads to Class Action Lawsuit Ferrari brake fluid leaks cause brake failures, warning messages and crashes.

  

  Sep 30, 2022 — A Ferrari brake failure recall led to a class action lawsuit that continues in a New Jersey court. According to the lawsuit, multiple models are at risk of brake failures due to brake fluid leaks. The Ferrari brake failure recall says the brake fluid reservoir caps may not adequately vent the pressure. This can cause a vacuum in the reservoir and brake fluid to leak. Brake failure will occur if enough brake fluid leaks. The original Ferrari brake lawsuit ...

• Honda Idle Stop Lawsuit Alleges Engines Stall Class action lawsuit includes Honda Odyssey, Pilot, Passport, and Acura TLX and Acura MDX.

  

  Sep 29, 2022 — A Honda Idle Stop lawsuit alleges the feature fails to restart the engine after the engine is shut off at stoplights and other stops. According to the Honda Idle Stop class action lawsuit, the feature is defective and places vehicle owners in danger while driving. The class action includes these models equipped with the Idle Stop systems: 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey 2016-2020 Honda Pilot 2019-2020 Honda Passport 2015-2020 Acura TLX 2015-2020 ...

• Honda Battery Drain Lawsuit Dismissed Honda class action lawsuit alleges electrical components cause parasitic battery drain.

  

  Sep 28, 2022 — A federal judge dismissed a Honda battery drain lawsuit that alleged Honda Accord and CR-V vehicles were equipped with batteries that suffered from a "parasitic" drain. The Honda battery drain class action lawsuit alleges 2017-2019 Honda CR-V SUVs and 2016-2019 Honda Accords are equipped with electrical components that don't shut down when the vehicles are shut off. This allegedly drains the battery, and the plaintiffs claim the battery and other components ...

• Audi Transmission Problems Lead to Class Action Settlement Audi direct-shift gearbox transmission settlement involves 2010-2012 Audi S4 and Audi S5 vehicles.

  

  Sep 26, 2022 — An Audi transmission settlement has been granted final approval after an owner claimed the direct-shift gearbox transmissions have problems. Those problems are allegedly in 2010-2012 Audi S4 and Audi S5 vehicles that shake, jerk and suffer from shifting problems. According to the class action lawsuit, the Audi transmission problems cause juddering and shuddering when accelerating, decelerating, and when shifting into second through fourth gears. In ...

• Toyota Hybrid Cable Corrosion Causes Class Action Lawsuit Toyota Hybrid customers allege the hybrid cables corrode and cost owners huge repair bills.

  

  Sep 23, 2022 — A Toyota hybrid cable corrosion class action lawsuit alleges Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles are equipped with orange cable connectors that are not adequately protected from the elements. This allegedly leaves the hybrid cables corroded from snow, rock salt and other road debris. The Toyota hybrid cable corrosion lawsuit includes the following vehicles. 2019-present Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD 2019-present Toyota RAV4 Prime AWD 2020-2022 Toyota ...

• GM Lawsuit Alleges Chevy Silverado Roof is Dangerous Plaintiff Lauren Pacheco says she suffered head and neck injuries when a 2006 Silverado roof failed.

  

  Sep 20, 2022 — A GM lawsuit alleges a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado roof failed, collapsed and caused severe head and neck injuries to the passenger. North Carolina resident and plaintiff Lauren Pacheco was injured in Georgia on November 27, 2020, when the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado roof structure collapsed onto her. The crash occurred just after midnight on Interstate 95 in Camden County, Georgia with the plaintiff riding in the Silverado passenger seat while wearing the seat ...

• Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Gas Tank Size Lawsuit Dismissed Class action lawsuit alleges Toyota RAV4 Hybrids and Toyota RAV4 Primes have faulty fuel tanks.

  

  Sep 19, 2022 — A class action lawsuit filed over the gas tank size of 2019-2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime vehicles is over after the 39 named plaintiffs settled their individual claims against Toyota. Multiple lawsuits ( DeLuca, et al. v. Toyota , Ly v. Toyota , Coleman v. Toyota , Boulom et al. v. Toyota ) were filed related to the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gas tank size alleging the vehicles were marketed as equipped with 14.5-gallon fuel tanks. But the class ...

• Tesla Autopilot Lawsuit Says Tesla's Advertising is Misleading Tesla Model X owner files lawsuit which alleges his vehicle was supposed to be self-driving.

  

  Sep 16, 2022 — A Tesla Autopilot lawsuit alleges customers have been deceived and misled about advanced driver assistance systems Autopilot and Full Self-Driving capability. Tesla owners pay thousands of dollars extra for these features just to allegedly be used as "untrained test engineers" to test self-driving software on public roads. According to the Autopilot class action lawsuit, several automakers have more advanced autonomous technology than Tesla even though Tesla ...

• Ford Roof Class Action Lawsuit Includes Super Duty Trucks Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty occupants are allegedly at risk of crushed roofs.

  

  Sep 15, 2022 — A Ford roof class action lawsuit alleges 1999-2016 Super Duty roofs are defective in about 5 million F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks. According to the lawsuit, the Ford Super Duty roofs are too weak to handle rollover crashes, leading to crushed roofs that injure or kill occupants. The Ford roof class action lawsuit follows a $1.7 billion verdict against Ford in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging a Georgia couple were killed due to a defective 2002 Ford ...

• Ford Roof Lawsuit: Lawyers Want $600 Million in Fees and Expenses Jury reaches $1.7 billion verdict against Ford over deaths of two Georgia residents in a 2002 F-250.

  

  Sep 14, 2022 — A Ford roof lawsuit saw a jury award $1.7 billion to the sons of Melvin and Voncile Hill who were killed in a Georgia rollover crash of a 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck. Now the lawyers who represent the family are seeking $549 million in fees and another $528,684 in expenses for their part in the case. The 2014 fatal crash in Sumter County Georgia occurred when a tire blew out on the 2002 Ford F-250 occupied by 74-year-old Melvin Hill and his wife Voncile ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached Pacifica minivans are equipped with 3.6-liter V6 engines and 9-speed automatic transmissions.

  

  Sep 12, 2022 — A Chrysler Pacifica class action lawsuit settlement has been reached for 2017-2021 Pacifica minivans equipped with 3.6-liter V6 engines and 9-speed automatic transmissions. The Chrysler minivans are allegedly at risk of losing power or stalling without warning. The Chrysler Pacifica class action lawsuit was originally filed December 30, 2017, and entitled, Wildin et al. v. FCA US LLC , but in October 2018 the lawsuit was retitled, Moran et al. v. FCA US LLC ...

• Dodge Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Over Chargers and Challengers Judge dismisses class action that was filed regarding allegedly defective rear differentials.

  

  Sep 11, 2022 — A Dodge class action lawsuit has been dismissed over 2014-2019 Challengers and Chargers allegedly equipped with faulty rear differentials. The Charger Hellcats, Challenger Hellcats and Demons are equipped with V8 engines. “The Class Vehicles all bear FCA’s Street & Racing Technology (‘SRT’) badge, indicating these are high-performance vehicles designed to be driven on both ordinary public roads and for speedways, dragstrips, and other track ...

• Toyota Fuel Pump Settlement Reached in Class Action Lawsuit Toyota and Lexus fuel pump recalls caused multiple class action lawsuits over the DENSO pumps.

  

  Sep 9, 2022 — A Toyota fuel pump settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit that alleges the DENSO fuel pumps are defective. Toyota says it settled to avoid the expense and burden of fighting the class action and the automaker does not admit any liability or wrongdoing. The first Toyota fuel pump class action lawsuit was filed weeks after Toyota announced a recall in February 2020 . The first lawsuit, Sharon Cheng v. Toyota , was quickly followed by three more ...

• VW Water Pump Settlement Nears Final Hearing Audi and Volkswagen water pumps allegedly fail from busted plastic, causing engine failures.

  

  Sep 6, 2022 — An Audi and VW water pump settlement final hearing is nearing for customers who allege the primary engine water pumps are defective. The water pump components include the coolant module, the pump and the controller unit. The Audi and Volkswagen water pump class action lawsuit alleges the following models are equipped with pumps that leak coolant and cause engine failures due to plastic that cracks. Audi vehicles included in the water pump ...

• Tesla Sues the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association Lawsuit argues Louisiana blocks the freedom of consumers to purchase electric vehicles.

  

  Sep 5, 2022 — The state of Louisiana doesn't want Tesla to sell electric vehicles directly to Louisiana consumers, something that doesn't sit well with the automaker. In a lawsuit against the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association and others, Tesla argues Louisiana is guilty of violating antitrust laws which take away the freedom of Louisiana consumers. According to Tesla, Louisiana car dealers and the state dealer association have conspired to block Tesla from selling ...

• Tesla Pre-Owned Warranty Class Action Lawsuit is Over Tesla owners claim they didn't receive the results of certified pre-owned vehicle inspections.

  

  Sep 5, 2022 — A Tesla pre-owned warranty class action lawsuit is over after a plaintiff sued in 2019 by alleging used Model S and Model X warranties are practically worthless. Lead plaintiff Hugh Nguyen says he believed the used Model S car he purchased would get about 200 miles per full charge at 100% battery capacity, but the battery could take the car only 165 miles on a full charge. He brought the Model S to Tesla technicians multiple times but Tesla allegedly could ...

• Ford Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Transmission Problems California Ford Focus owner says Ford should repair transmission under emissions warranty.

  

  Sep 5, 2022 — A Ford class action lawsuit alleges Ford fails to diagnose and repair transmission problems in California that should be covered for 15 years or 150,000 miles. California plaintiff Victoria Berghuis owns a 2014 Ford Focus that she brought to a Ford dealer in December 2021 when the car had about 77,000 on the odometer. Berghuis told the dealer how the car would hesitate and jerk when increasing the speed, something she blamed on the transmission. The work ...

• BMW Hybrid Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss BMW hybrid lawsuit survives with state implied warranty claims and state consumer protection claims.

  

  Sep 4, 2022 — A BMW hybrid lawsuit has moved forward in court after a federal judge dismissed some hybrid battery claims against the automaker while allowing other claims to proceed. The four BMW plug-in hybrid owners filed the class action lawsuit following a BMW recall in 2020 for 4,509 these BMW hybrid models. 2020-2021 BMW 530e 2020-2021 BMW 530e xDrive 2020-2021 BMW 530e iPerformance 2020-2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e 2020-2021 MINI Cooper Countryman All4 ...

• Tesla Automatic Emergency Braking Lawsuit: Phantom Braking Tesla Model 3 owner says his car suffered from phantom braking, twice.

  

  Aug 31, 2022 — A Tesla automatic emergency braking class action lawsuit alleges vehicles equipped with Autopilot suffer from phantom braking incidents which cause sudden unintended braking. According to Tesla, automatic emergency braking is designed to detect objects the car may impact and "applies the brakes accordingly.” The Tesla class action lawsuit includes: “All persons or entities in the United States that purchased, lease, leased, own or owned a Tesla Vehicle ...

• Corvette Cracked Wheels Class Action Lawsuit Continues One plaintiff's claims sent to arbitration after alleging his Corvette wheels crack and deform.

  

  Aug 29, 2022 — A Corvette cracked wheels lawsuit is still making its way through the legal system, but the most recent move will see the claims of one plaintiff sent to arbitration. According to the Chevrolet Corvette cracked wheels class action lawsuit, 2015-2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport cars are equipped with defective wheels that crack and deform. The rims are allegedly not strong enough and will deform and crack under normal ...

• Nissan CVT Lawsuit Settlement Preliminarily Approved Nissan continuously variable transmissions allegedly cause jerking, shuddering and noise.

  

  Aug 28, 2022 — A Nissan CVT lawsuit settlement has been preliminarily approved for current and former owners and lessees of 2017-2018 Nissan Altima, 2018-2019 Nissan Sentra, 2018-2019 Nissan Versa and 2018-2019 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. According to the transmission settlement, Nissan denies all claims made by the plaintiffs and denies wrongdoing and liability. The automaker says it will settle the CVT lawsuit to put an end to the "protracted, burdensome and expensive" ...

• Kia Window Regulator Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Kia Optima and Kia Sportage power window regulators allegedly fail from faulty drum gears.

  

  Aug 25, 2022 — A class action lawsuit alleges a Kia window regulator recall should have been announced long ago for 2016-2017 Optima and 2017 Kia Sportage vehicles. The lawsuit says the Kia vehicles are defective and dangerous because the power window regulators fail and cause the windows to fail. A power window and regulator will allegedly fail when the regulator drum gear separates or breaks. "The defect is the result of both the power window system being comprised ...

• Nissan CVT Class Action Lawsuit Says Transmissions Defective Nissan Altima, Sentra, Versa and Versa Note vehicles allegedly have CVTs that jerk and fail.

  

  Aug 22, 2022 — A Nissan CVT class action lawsuit alleges the continuously variable transmissions cause problems with acceleration, hesitation, delays, engine revving, jerking and stalling. Nissan has allegedly known about the CVT problems since at least 2013 based on complaints about vehicles that lurched, shook and suffered transmission failures. The Nissan CVT class action lawsuit includes: "All individuals who purchased or leased any 2017-2018 Model Year Nissan ...

• Ford Hybrid Engine Recall Leads to Class Action Lawsuit Ford Maverick owner says hybrid engine vehicle recall repairs won't help customers or the vehicles.

  

  Aug 22, 2022 — A Ford hybrid engine recall has caused a vehicle owner to file a class action lawsuit which alleges the recall repairs don't make the hybrid vehicles safe to drive. Included in the hybrid engine lawsuit are 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2022 Ford Maverick and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter hybrid engines. The recall was announced following 23 worldwide reports of underhood hybrid engine smoke and fires. "In the event of an engine ...

• Nissan 9-Speed Transmission Lawsuit Includes Frontiers, Titans Nissan class action lawsuit alleges 9-speed GE9R01A transmissions lurch, jerk and make noise.

  

  Aug 21, 2022 — A Nissan 9-speed transmission class action lawsuit includes 2020-2021 Nissan Titan and 2020-2021 Nissan Frontier trucks because the transmissions allegedly hesitate, lag, jerk and lurch. More alleged problems include noise when shifting, hard downshifting and delays in shifting. According to the 9-speed transmission lawsuit, Nissan knew in 2019 the trucks were defective and a safety hazard to occupants. Even pedestrians are allegedly in danger because the ...

• Toyota RAV4 Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Adaptive Headlights Toyota RAV4 adaptive headlights are allegedly missing even though the vehicles should have them.

  

  Aug 20, 2022 — A Toyota RAV4 class action lawsuit says the SUVs were marketed with optional adaptive headlights, but the RAV4s aren't equipped with those headlights even for customers who choose and want the option. The class action lawsuit alleges the Monroney stickers, or window labels, say the RAV4 SUVs are equipped with, “Adaptive Front Headlight System – LED Projector Headlights w/ Auto Level Control & Auto On/Off Feature.” The RAV4 class action alleges these vehicles ...

• Hyundai and Kia Thefts Send Owners to Court Class action lawsuit alleges Hyundai and Kia thefts occur because of missing engine immobilizers.

  

  Aug 17, 2022 — Hyundai and Kia thefts are the focus of a class action lawsuit that alleges all 2011-2021 Hyundai and Kia models can easily be stolen because the vehicles are not equipped with engine immobilizers. The lawsuit asserts Hyundai and Kia never informed customers about how easy it is to steal the vehicles. The nationwide class action further alleges customers weren't told the vehicles were unsafe, and consumers didn't know the vehicles are worth less than they ...

• Land Rover Diesel Class Action Lawsuit Moves Forward Almost all claims against automaker will continue, alleging the diesel particulate filters clog.

  

  Aug 17, 2022 — A Land Rover diesel class action lawsuit will continue in court after a federal judge denied almost all of Land Rover's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. New York plaintiff Daoud Shaaya and California plaintiff Mark Freiburghouse filed the lawsuit alleging 2016-2020 Land Rover Range Rovers and other vehicles are equipped with defective diesel particulate filters. The filter is allegedly prone to getting clogged under normal driving conditions which should ...

• Drivers May Need Training to (Correctly) Use Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Researchers find being trained on the use of adaptive cruise control was better than 'self-taught'

  

  Aug 16, 2022 — Owners of vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control and who use the technology often may believe they are "self-taught experts" with the technology. But the latest research says these so-called experts may not know as much as they think they do, especially compared to vehicle owners who have received hands-on training. According to a study conducted by researchers at the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety , even after six months of use the vehicle owners ...

• Honda Exploding Sunroof Lawsuit Advances in Court Acura and Honda owners claim exploding sunroofs are a threat to safety.

  

  Aug 13, 2022 — A Honda exploding sunroof class action lawsuit will continue in court after the federal judge refused to dismiss nearly all the claims made against Acura and Honda. The eight plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit are from California, Florida, Illinois, Missouri and Washington. According to the exploding sunroof lawsuit, the glass shatters because it's tempered, “generally made by shaping and cutting a piece of annealed glass that is then heated and rapidly ...

• Nissan Altima Rust Class Action Lawsuit Nears Final Hearing Missouri Nissan Altima and Maxima customers may receive repairs and reimbursements.

  

  Aug 8, 2022 — A Nissan Altima rust class action lawsuit is heading toward its final hearing for Missouri Altima and Maxima customers who claim the floorboard rust is so severe occupants could fall through the cars. Although Nissan decided to settle the rust lawsuit, the automaker denies there are problems with the Altimas and Maximas. In fact, Nissan argues the class action is bogus because the original plaintiff who sued drove her Altima for 12 years without any rust ...

• Ford E-Series Weight Ratings Are Allegedly Wrong: Lawsuit Plaintiff alleges Ford E-350 and E-450 trucks in Florida suffer from suspension problems.

  

  Aug 7, 2022 — A Ford E-Series class action lawsuit alleges the trucks will always have suspension problems unless Florida owners pay for and install aftermarket parts. The Ford class action lawsuit includes: "All persons who purchased or leased in the State of Florida a new completed vehicle utilizing a Ford E-Series Cutaway between 2018 and the date of class certification that required adjustment and/or modification to correct alignment within the first 12,000 miles ...

• Hyundai and Kia Thefts Cause Class Action Lawsuit Theft lawsuit alleges Hyundai and Kia vehicles are stolen from a lack of engine immobilizers.

  

  Aug 7, 2022 — A Hyundai and Kia theft class action lawsuit alleges the vehicles can easily be stolen, something Hyundai and Kia admit but allegedly refuse to fix. The lawsuit alleges Hyundai and Kia vehicles fail federal standards because when the keys are removed from the ignitions, neither steering nor forward motion is prevented. The theft class action lawsuit asserts this is because Hyundai and Kia designed and built the vehicles without engine immobilizers. An ...

• GM Flex Fuel Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Illinois Chevy owner claims E85 fuel cannot be used without damaging the vehicles.

  

  Aug 3, 2022 — A GM flex fuel class action lawsuit alleges Illinois vehicles cannot be regularly operated on E85 fuel without damage to the vehicles. General Motors has promoted the benefits of flex fuel since 2016, with flex fuel vehicles equipped with yellow fuel filler caps to indicate the vehicles use E85 fuel. According to the Illinois lawsuit: "The class consists of (a) all persons with Illinois addresses, (b) who purchased a GM Flex Fuel vehicle, new or used, ...

• Chrysler Infotainment System Hacking Lawsuit is Over Appeals court shoots down theory that FCA customers suffered an 'overpayment' injury.

  

  Jul 25, 2022 — A Chrysler infotainment system hacking lawsuit may finally be over after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled the plaintiffs failed to show evidence they overpaid for their vehicles. The Chrysler infotainment (Uconnect) system hacking lawsuit went through several actions in a U.S. district court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and now the Seventh Circuit. According to the class action lawsuit, these vehicles have infotainment systems ...

• Nissan Exploding Sunroof Lawsuit Certified as Class Action Class action lawsuit alleges defects cause the Nissan panoramic sunroofs to suddenly shatter.

  

  Jul 24, 2022 — A Nissan exploding sunroof lawsuit has been certified as a class action, but only for customers in specific states. The sunroof class action lawsuit alleges the panoramic sunroofs explode because of the way they are designed, which allegedly makes the glass prone to shattering under normal driving conditions. A Nissan driver and occupants report it sounds like a shotgun when the sunroofs explode, causing serious and dangerous distractions to drivers. The ...

• BMW i3 Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Range is Overstated BMW i3, i3s and i3 REx vehicle range is allegedly drastically lower in cold weather.

  

  Jul 23, 2022 — A BMW i3 class action lawsuit alleges 2015-2018 BMW i3, i3s and i3 REx vehicles can't come close to advertised driving ranges in cold weather. According to the plaintiff, some i3 models were powered solely by a high-voltage lithium-ion battery, while the i3 REx (Range Extender) had a battery and a small gasoline engine to extend the range of the vehicle. "This action arises from the uniform false representations disseminated by the Defendants that ...

• Barrett Riley Crash Lawsuit: Jury Finds Tesla 1% Negligent Jury rules Barrett Riley 90% negligent and his father James Riley 9% negligent in fatal Tesla crash.

  

  Jul 23, 2022 — A Florida Tesla Model S crash that killed 18-year-old Barrett Riley was primarily the fault of the teen and his father, according to a jury which found Tesla only 1% at fault. Tesla was sued by Riley's father who claimed several defects were responsible for the high-speed crash that killed his son Barrett. The lawsuit argued the Model S accelerated to a high rate of speed and lost control, traveling over a curb and sideswiping a wall before the car crashed ...

• Ford Super Duty Emissions Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Ford F-250 and F-350 diesel trucks are allegedly equipped with emissions defeat devices.

  

  Jul 23, 2022 — A Ford Super Duty emissions class action lawsuit has been dismissed after truck owners claimed in 2018 about excess nitrogen oxide emissions from illegal defeat devices. The class action lawsuit involves 2011-2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engines. Ford advertised the trucks as "clean diesel" vehicles that reduced nitrogen oxides by as much as 80% compared to previous models. But the lawsuit alleges ...

• Ford Mustang Mach-E Class Action Lawsuit Follows Recall Ford Mustang Mach-E SUVs can lose power and shut off from overheated battery contactors.

  

  Jul 22, 2022 — A Ford Mustang Mach-E class action lawsuit alleges serious battery problems can cause the SUVs to lose power and shut down. And instead of providing a real remedy, Ford allegedly offers a fix that only degrades the battery charging and motive power. Pennsylvania plaintiff Amber Sulligan purchased her first Mustang Mach-E in April 2021 and also ordered two 2022 Mach-E SUVs for future delivery. One of the Mustang Mach-E vehicles arrived in February 2022, and ...

• Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Fire Recall Causes Lawsuit Customer filed class action lawsuit alleging 2021 Expeditions and Navigators have diminished values.

  

  Jul 20, 2022 — A Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator underhood fire recall has caused a lawsuit that alleges Ford should pay damages for selling SUVs at risk of fires even when the ignitions are turned off. The Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator class action lawsuit alleges Ford should have known the vehicles were defective before the SUVs were sold. In May, a Ford and Lincoln underhood fire recall was announced for nearly 42,000 model year 2021 Ford Expedition and ...

• Ford PowerShift Transmission Lawsuit Involves Fiesta and Focus Ford dual-clutch transmissions allegedly lurch, buck, jerk, have acceleration problems, then fail.

  

  Jul 13, 2022 — A Ford PowerShift transmission lawsuit includes 2017-2019 Ford Fiesta and 2017-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with DPS6 dual-clutch transmissions. The class action lawsuit alleges the transmissions jerk, slip, buck, experience sudden acceleration, delays in downshifts and delayed acceleration. The same attorneys who filed this PowerShift transmission lawsuit were involved in a previous settlement that involved 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta and 2012-2016 Ford Focus ...

• Tesla Model S Battery Lawsuit Settled Federal judge grants final approval for owners and lessees of cars affected by battery updates.

  

  Jul 13, 2022 — A Tesla Model S battery lawsuit received final approval from a federal judge after a Tesla owner claimed a software update caused problems with the cars. The class action lawsuit alleges Tesla issued software updates to prevent battery fires, but the updates caused reductions in the maximum battery capacity and travel range by 20 to 40 miles. According to the Model S battery lawsuit settlement, affected customers include: "All U.S. residents who, anytime ...

• Ford Mustang Mach-E Battery Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit filed after overheating battery recall of Ford Mustang Mach-E SUVs.

  

  Jul 11, 2022 — Ford Mustang Mach-E battery problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the SUVs can suddenly stop moving forward when the high-voltage battery main contactors overheat. The class action lawsuit was filed a few weeks after Ford announced a recall of about 49,000 model year 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E SUVs in the U.S. because the high-voltage battery main contacts may overheat. The Ford class action lawsuit includes Mustang Mach-E SUVs that were sold ...

• Chevy Malibu Vacuum Pump Recall Required, Alleges Lawsuit Chevrolet Malibu owner says the brake vacuum pump caused hard brake pedals and brake failure.

  

  Jul 10, 2022 — A Chevy Malibu vacuum pump recall allegedly is long overdue according to a class action lawsuit that includes 2013-2022 Chevrolet Malibus equipped with 1.5L, 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.5L engines. According to the lawsuit, the Malibu cam-driven brake vacuum pump causes a hard brake pedal, increased stopping distances and a loss of braking. The class action also says this damages the engine components, including the camshaft. Chevy Malibu Vaccum Pump Lawsuit ...

• Honda Crackling and Popping Speakers Cause Lawsuit Honda Passport, Pilot and Odyssey speakers allegedly pop, crack and make driving too noisy.

  

  Jul 7, 2022 — Honda crackling and popping speakers have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges these vehicles suffer from speaker noise even if the sound systems are turned off. 2020-2021 Honda Pilot (all except LX) 2020 Honda Passport (all except Sport) 2021 Honda Passport 2020 Honda Odyssey (all except LX) The crackling and popping speakers are allegedly so loud and unpredictable that drivers and occupants can easily be terrified and distracted. And ...

• Land Rover Defender Cracked Windshield Lawsuit Two owners file class action lawsuit that alleges the windshield glass cracks, chips and breaks.

  

  Jul 6, 2022 — Land Rover Defender cracked windshields have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2020-2022 Defender SUVs are equipped with windshields that crack, chip and break. Land Rover has allegedly known since 2019 the Defender windshields crack and break, but the automaker has allegedly refused to repair or replace the windshields with non-defective windshields. A Defender owner will allegedly pay up to $2,000 to replace a cracked windshield with a windshield ...

• Toyota Prius Inverter Failure Settlement Preliminarily Approved 2010-2015 Toyota Prius and 2012-2017 Prius v cars involved in class action lawsuit.

  

  Jul 4, 2022 — A Toyota Prius inverter failure class action lawsuit settlement has been preliminarily approved for customers of 2010-2015 Toyota Prius and 2012-2017 Prius v cars that were previously recalled. According to the inverter failure class action, the Prius and Prius v cars are equipped with intelligent power module (IPM) transistors that fail from heat and electrical stress. Inverter failure will cause the car to suddenly slow down and stall, a problem that caused ...

• Mercedes Battery Drain Lawsuit Says Electrical Systems Faulty Class action lawsuit alleges the 12-volt and 48-volt batteries drain and strand consumers.

  

  Jul 2, 2022 — A Mercedes battery drain lawsuit alleges defective electrical systems leave drivers stranded and forced to pay for roadside assistance, mobile battery jump packs, battery diagnostics and repeated battery replacements. The plaintiffs allege Mercedes creates an unreasonable risk to safety because the 12-volt and 48-volt batteries drain due to the electrical systems. The class action lawsuit includes these Mercedes-Benz vehicles if they were manufactured between ...

• Ram 1500 Water Leak Causes Class Action Lawsuit Ram 1500 trucks leak water from rear cabin windows, third brake lights and roof antennas.

  

  Jul 2, 2022 — A Ram 1500 water leak class action lawsuit alleges defects allow water to enter the cabin which causes mold, mildew, electrical problems and damage to the rear airbags. Included in the Ram class action lawsuit are 2016-2022 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with rear cabin windows, third brake lights on the roofs and roof-mounted antennas. According to the owner who filed the lawsuit, those components must be sealed properly to prevent water from leaking through the ...

• Audi Piston Ring Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit in Missouri says Audi 2-liter piston problems cause excessive oil consumption.

  

  Jun 29, 2022 — Audi piston ring problems have caused a Missouri class action lawsuit that alleges vehicles suffer from oil consumption issues and 2-liter engine failures. The class action lawsuit includes lessees and owners of these Audi vehicles in Missouri. 2012-2017 Audi TT 2012-2017 Audi A3 2012-2017 Audi A4 2012-2017 Audi A5 2012-2017 Audi A6 2012-2017 Audi Q3 2012-2017 Audi Q5 The lawsuit alleges the 2.0L turbocharged engines experience ...

• Honda Idle-Stop Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Honda idle-stop feature allegedly prevents the vehicles from restarting.

  

  Jun 26, 2022 — Honda idle-stop problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the feature doesn't work as intended and can cause harm to consumers. The Honda idle-stop lawsuit includes these models equipped with 3.5L engines and 9-speed automatic transmissions. 2016-2020 Honda Pilot 2016-2020 Honda Odyssey 2016-2020 Acura TLX 2016-2020 Acura MDX The Honda idle-stop class action was filed weeks after the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

• 2022 Jeep Wrangler Tipped Over During Small Overlap Crash Test Researchers say 2022 Wrangler structural modifications didn't prevent the Jeep from rolling over.

  

  Jun 22, 2022 — Crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are typically known as the toughest tests in the country. One of those tests is called the driver-side small overlap crash test which recently gave a 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4-door a bit of trouble. While multiple aspects of the small overlap test went well, the 2022 Wrangler tipped over onto the passenger-side after the vehicle struck the barrier. According to IIHS, a 2019 Wrangler did ...

• Electric Vehicle Emergency Response Guides Improving: NTSB Government says 8 automakers have taken the advice offered by federal safety inspectors.

  

  Jun 20, 2022 — First responders to electric vehicle crashes and fires will have more assistance from eight companies that followed a safety recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board. In January 2021, the NTSB issued a safety recommendation to 22 electric vehicle manufacturers based on an NTSB safety report entitled, "Safety Risks to Emergency Responders from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles." NTSB investigators found automaker emergency ...

• Mercedes Brake Booster Recall Causes Class Action Lawsuit Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, GL-Class and R-Class owners were told to stop driving their vehicles.

  

  Jun 20, 2022 — A Mercedes brake booster recall has caused a vehicle owner to file a class action lawsuit which includes 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class and R-Class vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz brake booster recall was announced in May and involves more than 292,000 vehicles in the U.S. Florida plaintiff Marcio Sinelli is the owner of a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class and a 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class that cannot be driven since Mercedes issued a "stop-drive notice" due to the brake ...

• Porsche Fuel Economy and Emissions Settlement Reached Porsche agrees to pay $250 to $1,100 to each customer.

  

  Jun 19, 2022 — A Porsche fuel economy settlement has been reached to reimburse customers of about 500,000 Porsche vehicles that allegedly were marketed and sold in the U.S. based on false data. The case is associated with Volkswagen's emission scandal , with the Porsche model years covering 15 years, from 2005 to 2020. According to the class action lawsuit, Porsche is accused of tampering with the gears that connect the rear axle and driveshaft. Volkswagen also used ...

• ARC Airbag Lawsuit Alleges Vehicle Occupants Are in Danger Airbag class action lawsuit includes Audi, Ford, GM, Volkswagen and other companies.

  

  Jun 12, 2022 — An ARC airbag class action lawsuit alleges tens of millions of defective airbags are installed in vehicles manufactured by several automakers. allegedly placing car occupants at risk of injuries and deaths. The defendants include ARC Automotive , Audi, Ford , General Motors , Volkswagen, Joyson Safety Systems and Toyoda Gosei North America. According to the ARC lawsuit, the airbags contain toroidal stored gas hybrid airbag inflators manufactured by ARC ...

• Mopar Vehicle Protection Lawsuit Alleges Cancellation Problems California Jeep owner says he tried everything to cancel his Fiat Chrysler service plan.

  

  Jun 12, 2022 — A Mopar Vehicle Protection plan class action lawsuit alleges California customers cannot cancel their plans at any time by following the procedures described in their service plan contracts. California plaintiff Alan Kheel says he talked with an agent for Fiat Chrysler (FCA) in July 2021 to learn about the Mopar Vehicle Protection plan. Chrysler allegedly said the plan came with a money back guarantee for the first 60 days that would provide a complete ...

• Hyundai Pretensioner Recall Causes Class Action Lawsuit Hyundai seat belt pretensioner recall is allegedly not good enough for a Florida owner.

  

  Jun 11, 2022 — A Hyundai seat belt pretensioner recall has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the automaker concealed the defects and waited too long to recall the vehicles. The problem is the seat belt pretensioner that helps to secure an occupant in a crash. The seat belt pretensioner should quickly tighten the seat belt against the occupant, but Hyundai says the pretensioners have been exploding. The Hyundai pretensioner class action lawsuit includes 2019-2022 ...

• Ford Class Action Lawsuit Filed After 16 Engine Fires Class action alleges 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs are too dangerous to drive.

  

  Jun 9, 2022 — A Ford class action lawsuit alleges 2021 Ford Expedition and 2021 Lincoln Navigator SUVs are too dangerous to drive after Ford reported at least 16 engine compartment fires. Those engine fires can occur while the SUVs are shut off, while parked but with the engines running and even while the vehicles are driven. The Ford class action lawsuit was filed after the automaker announced a recall of 39,000 model year 2021 Ford Expedition and 2021 Lincoln Navigator ...

• Chrysler Agrees to Pay $300 Million Over EcoDiesel Vehicles U.S. Justice Department says 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles were illegal.

  

  Jun 6, 2022 — A $300 million Chrysler EcoDiesel agreement has been reached between Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and the U.S. government after regulators accused the automaker of making false and misleading statements about 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 diesel vehicles. The government says FCA made misleading representations about the design and functions of the EcoDiesel emissions control systems on more than 100,000 vehicles that were not in compliance with emissions ...

• Cadillac SRX Headlight Lawsuit Dismissed 2016 Cadillac SRX headlights are allegedly dim because of moisture and corrosion.

  

  Jun 5, 2022 — A Cadillac SRX headlight lawsuit has been dismissed after a GM owner claimed his SRX headlights were too dim to drive safely at night. Virginia plaintiff Robert Elliott purchased a used 2016 Cadillac SRX with about 22,000 miles on the odometer, but the headlights began to go dim in January 2021. Elliot says the SRX headlights kept getting worse until he wasn't able to drive at night unless he used the high beams only. Doing that was dangerous because the ...

• Ford to Pay $7 Million Over Death of Breanna Bumgarner Mustang driver Breanna Bumgarner of W. Va. was allegedly killed by a ruptured brake fluid reservoir.

  

  Jun 4, 2022 — A West Virginia jury has ordered Ford to pay $7 million over a Ford Mustang crash that killed 19-year-old Breanna Kristen Bumgarner in March 2016. Also included in the lawsuit filed by Bumgarner's mother, Angel Tyler, are the driver of the Toyota truck which crossed the center line, Anna Errickson, and her mother and father, Mark and Kristen Errickson. Anna Errickson was a minor at the time of the crash. Breanna Bumgarner was driving the 2014 Ford Mustang ...

• Tesla Model S Driver Says Autopilot Caused Serious Crash Christopher Hinze says the car crashed in Virginia even though he was monitoring Autopilot.

  

  Jun 1, 2022 — A Tesla Autopilot lawsuit alleges a 2017 Model S crash occurred even though the driver "was actively and consciously maintaining active supervision of the vehicle, including keeping his hands on the steering wheel." Plaintiff Christopher Hinze was driving the Model S in June 2020 while traveling on Interstate 66 in Virginia while the owner of the car was in the passenger seat. Hinze says he activated Autopilot on the open highway and the Model S navigated the ...

• Mazda Valve Stem Seal Lawsuit Alleges Engines Fail Mazda class action lawsuit says the automaker doesn't know what to do about excess oil consumption.

  

  May 31, 2022 — Mazda valve stem seal problems have caused a class action lawsuit for former and current lessees and owners of 2021 Mazda CX-30, CX-5, CX-9, Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles. The Mazda vehicles are allegedly equipped with defective valve stem seals that allow engine oil to leak into the combustion chambers. The valve stem seal problems allegedly cause excessive oil consumption between regular oil change intervals which increases the risk of engine damage and ...

• Barrett Riley Tesla Crash Lawsuit Heads to Trial Jury will decide if Model S battery was defective, and if speed limiter removal was negligent.

  

  May 31, 2022 — Details of a Tesla Model S crash that killed 18-year-old Florida resident Barrett Riley will be heard by a jury after a federal judge declined to dismiss the lawsuit filed against Tesla. Riley was driving the 2014 Model S when he tried to pass another car and lost control while traveling 116 mph on a curve with a posted 30 mph speed limit and an advised speed limit of 25 mph. The Model S went over a concrete curb, hit two walls, went off the second wall and ...

• GMC Yukon Tail Light Class Action Lawsuit Burns Out GMC Yukon owner allegedly paid more than $670 to replace the passenger-side tail light.

  

  May 29, 2022 — A GMC Yukon tail light failure class action lawsuit has been dismissed after a Florida Yukon owner filed the lawsuit because she paid about $671 for a replacement tail light assembly. According to the lawsuit, 2017-2019 GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, GMC Yukon Denali and GMC Yukon Denali XL SUVs are equipped with tail lights that allegedly should have been recalled years ago. Florida plaintiff Rhonda Small says she purchased a 2017 GMC Yukon XL in February 2017, ...

• Ford Fuel Economy and Payload Problems Cause a Loss of $19.2 Million Ford settles with 40 attorneys general over C-MAX Hybrids and Ford Super Duty trucks.

  

  May 28, 2022 — Ford fuel economy ratings on C-MAX Hybrids and payload capacity ratings on Super Duty trucks have cost the automaker $19.2 million in a settlement with 40 U.S. state attorneys general. According to the settlement, Ford will pay more than $19 million because of misleading fuel economy claims on 2013-2014 C-MAX Hybrids, and misleading payload estimates on 2011-2014 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The $19.2 million settlement involves Ford and the ...

• U.S. Traffic Deaths For 2021 Increased From 2020 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates nearly 43,000 people were killed in 2021.

  

  May 22, 2022 —  U.S. traffic deaths for 2021 are estimated at 42,915 in what the government calls a crisis to be fought with more money and more regulations, in addition to the federal push for autonomous vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the estimated 42,915 people killed in 2021 equates to a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 road fatalities in 2020 when the highways were wide open due to COVID-19 restrictions. While NHTSA emphasizes ...

• Honda Ridgeline Tailgate Wiring Harness Lawsuit Hangs On Owners claim the Honda Ridgeline tailgate wiring harnesses cause backup camera failures.

  

  May 22, 2022 — A Honda Ridgeline tailgate wiring harness class action lawsuit alleges the backup camera fails because the wiring wears out and breaks. Eight plaintiffs filed the Ridgeline tailgate wiring harness class action lawsuit alleging 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline tailgates contain the defective harnesses that break. The Ridgeline tailgates open the typical way and also swing open laterally. According to the plaintiffs, the Ridgeline tailgate wire harness is made with ...

• Advanced Driver Assistance System Research Shows Systems Fail AAA engineers find cars have trouble with safety features during certain crash scenerios.

  

  May 22, 2022 — Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) research indicates the systems have a long way to go before vehicles actively and routinely avoid obstacles and crashes. And unfortunately, the latest ADAS research conducted by AAA Automotive Engineering supports conclusions reached in prior research studies . AAA found vehicles with an active driving assistance system failed to consistently avoid crashes with another car or bicycle during 15 test runs. The ADAS ...

• Chrysler HEMI Engine Ticking Noise Causes Lawsuit Gen III 5.7-liter HEMI and 6.4-liter HEMI 392 V8 engines allegedly have valve train problems.

  

  May 16, 2022 — Chrysler engine ticking noise has caused a class action lawsuit that includes several models equipped with Gen III 5.7-liter HEMI or 6.4-liter HEMI 392 V8 engines. The three owners who sued allege the HEMI V8 engines use valve train systems called multi-displacement systems that are defective and malfunction, causing engine ticking noise, failures of the camshafts, lifters and finally failures of the HEMI engines. The Fiat Chrysler (FCA) vehicles allegedly ...

• Acura Bluetooth Battery Drain Lawsuit Heads to Trial Acura HandsFreeLink systems allegedly have defects that cause drained batteries.

  

  May 14, 2022 — Acura Bluetooth battery drain problems caused a class action lawsuit which has continued in court since 2016 and is heading toward an October trial unless the parties settle. According to the plaintiffs, Honda/Acura didn't warn customers about alleged defects in the hands-free calling system called HandsFreeLink. Those alleged defects cause the batteries to drain and caused the plaintiffs to allegedly suffer out-of-pocket losses and diminished the values of ...

• Nissan Exploding Sunroof Lawsuit Dismissed Judge ends Nissan sunroof class action lawsuit which alleges the glass explodes while driving.

  

  May 11, 2022 — A Nissan sunroof exploded in 2016 which sent the customer to court, later joined by another Nissan owner who said their sunroof exploded. But after nearly six years in court, the lawsuit has been dismissed for the final time. The Nissan class action lawsuit was filed by Washington plaintiffs Tamara Lohr and Ravikiran Sindogi, both who allege their Nissan sunroofs exploded. Plaintiff Lohr leased a new 2015 Nissan Rogue with a panoramic sunroof in August 2015, ...

• GM CarBravo Announcement Gains Unlikely Fans GM says all used vehicles sold through its CarBravo service will not be sold if under recalls.

  

  May 9, 2022 — GM's CarBravo announcement has gained a few fans who typically may not be singing praises to the auto industry. General Motors describes CarBravo as a new way to shop online, at a dealership or both to search a large inventory of used vehicles, even non-GM makes and models. GM also says customers will have benefits, service and support the entire time they own the vehicles. The move is a way for GM to compete against established used car companies CarMax, ...

• Mercedes-Benz GLA250 SUVs Shift Into NEUTRAL, Says Lawsuit 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 owner says the SUVs suddenly shift into NEUTRAL.

  

  May 9, 2022 — A Mercedes-Benz GLA250 California class action lawsuit alleges model year 2019 Mercedes GLA250 SUVs are equipped with defective transmission control units that cause the vehicles to shift into NEUTRAL. The class action includes all consumers in California who purchased or leased 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 SUVs. According to the lawsuit, Mercedes-Benz recalled four of the vehicles in February 2021 which were manufactured August 7-9, 2018. The automaker later ...

• GM Transmission Lawsuit Involves 8-Speed Automatics GM Hydra-Matic 8-speed 8L45 and 8L90 automatic transmissions allegedly jerk and lurch.

  

  May 8, 2022 — A GM transmission lawsuit alleges Hydra-Matic 8-speed 8L45 and 8L90 automatic transmissions hesitate, jerk, surge and lurch. According to the class action lawsuit, the jerking, hesitation, surging and lurching are safety hazards because they affect the vehicle’s speed, acceleration and deceleration. General Motors allegedly concealed the transmission defects that cause owners to complain about harsh shifts in lower gears in these vehicles. 2019-2022 ...

• Subaru Battery Drain Lawsuit Settlement Reached Subaru agrees to settle class action lawsuit that alleges software errors cause battery drain.

  

  May 5, 2022 — A Subaru battery drain lawsuit settlement has been reached between the automaker and plaintiffs following multiple class actions that were filed since 2020. According to the 13 customers who filed the battery drain lawsuit, defects in these vehicles cause the batteries to drain, then the replacement batteries also drain. 2015-2020 Subaru Outback 2015-2020 Subaru Forester 2015-2020 Subaru Legacy 2015-2020 Subaru WRX 2019-2020 Subaru ...

• Most RainBrella Glass Treatment Lawsuit Claims Dismissed Judge rules Wisconsin plaintiff cannot proceed with a nationwide RainBrella class action lawsuit.

  

  May 2, 2022 — Most of a RainBrella glass treatment class action lawsuit has been dismissed after a customer claimed statements about RainBrella on the packaging were false. RainBrella is a glass treatment sold by Rust-Oleum in a box containing two saturated cloth wipes to repel rain, mud and dirt. In a separate July 2017 action, Illinois Tool Works (ITW), which manufactures a similar water repellent product called Rain-X, filed a lawsuit against Rust-Oleum alleging ...

• Hyundai Argues ABS Module Lawsuit Should Be Dismissed Hyundai ABS module recalls allegedly don't help when the vehicles are running.

  

  May 1, 2022 — Hyundai has filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit that alleges anti-lock braking system (ABS) module recalls were issued too late and won't fix the problems. According to the Hyundai class action lawsuit, multiple models are at risk of fires if the modules corrode from moisture. The modules have electrical current running through them even when the vehicles are shut off, but electrical short circuits can allegedly set these vehicles ...

• Mazda Fuel Pump Recall Inadequate, Alleges Lawsuit Mazda and DENSO fuel pumps may fail from impellers that damage the pumps.

  

  Apr 30, 2022 — Mazda fuel pump problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges a recall didn't include all the Mazda vehicles that suffer from fuel pump issues. A U.S. Mazda fuel pump recall was announced in November 2021 which included more than 121,000 of these vehicles. 2018 Mazda Mazda3 2018 Mazda Mazda6 2019 Mazda CX-3 2018-2019 Mazda MX-5 2018-2019 Mazda CX-5 2018-2019 Mazda CX-9 2019-2020 Mazda Mazda2 But the class action ...

• Chrysler Destination Charge Lawsuit Filed in Delaware Owners claim Chrysler makes a profit from the delivery and destination fees on new vehicles.

  

  Apr 28, 2022 — A Chrysler destination charge alleges the automaker makes a profit from the delivery fees charged to customers who purchase new vehicles from dealerships. The class action lawsuit also asserts Chrysler charges more for destination fees than competitors. According to the Fiat Chrysler (FCA) lawsuit: "Plaintiffs bring this class action lawsuit on behalf of themselves other purchasers of new, model-year 2018 and later Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and ...

• Ford Destination Charge Lawsuit Sent to Arbitration Plaintiff alleges she didn't know Ford made a profit from the destination and delivery fee.

  

  Apr 27, 2022 — A Ford destination charge lawsuit is over for now after a California vehicle owner claimed she didn't know Ford made a profit from the destination and delivery fee charged to deliver a new vehicle to a dealership. California plaintiff Mary Hawkins purchased a new 2019 Lincoln MKX in July 2019 and filed the destination charge lawsuit on May 20, 2021. The plaintiff says she saw the Monroney sticker (window label) on the vehicle before she purchased the Lincoln. ...

• Hyundai ABS Module Repairs Failed, Alleges Lawsuit Multiple Hyundai and Kia ABS module recalls included allegedly inadequate repairs.

  

  Apr 25, 2022 — Hyundai ABS module repairs have allegedly failed to prevent the risk of fires caused by the anti-lock braking system modules located in the engine compartments. According to a Hyundai class action lawsuit: "Plaintiffs bring claims only on behalf of themselves and consumers who bought or leased the following models: 2015, 2019 and 2021 Kia Sportage, 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2020 Hyundai Tucson, and 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80." Six Hyundai and Kia ...

• GM PCV Lawsuit Alleges Rear Main Seal Leaks Oil Buick, Chevy and GMC vehicles allegedly have PCV system orifices that get clogged.

  

  Apr 23, 2022 — A GM PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) lawsuit alleges Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles suffer oil leaks from ruptured rear main seals. According to the seven owners who filed the Ford class action lawsuit, a traditional PCV valve has been replaced with a small fixed orifice in the 2.4L engine, as seen in the photo to the right. But that tiny hole allegedly gets clogged with sludge, water and ice in cold weather conditions. The main symptom of a clogged ...

• Volvo Oil Consumption Class Action Blames Piston Rings Class action lawsuit alleges Volvo 2L 4-cylinder and 2.5L 5-cylinder engines are defective.

  

  Apr 22, 2022 — A Volvo oil consumption class action lawsuit alleges a piston ring recall should have already been issued for 2013-2016 Volvo vehicles equipped with 2.0L 4-cylinder or 2.5L 5-cylinders engines. Those engines are allegedly defective because of the pistons, piston rings and/or piston heads. The oil consumption class action alleges the piston rings cannot clear engine oil from the side of the cylinder walls during the downstroke. This allegedly pushes oil up ...

• Mercedes Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Mercedes-Benz 722.9 7G-Tronic transmissions allegedly cause the vehicles to enter limp mode.

  

  Apr 17, 2022 — A Mercedes-Benz transmission class action lawsuit has been dismissed after a federal judge ruled the plaintiff couldn't adequately plead there weren't adequate remedies at law. California plaintiff Terry Hamm sued over his now 16-year-old Mercedes-Benz CLK350 which had three previous owners. He purchased his 2006 Mercedes CLK350 in December 2012 from a Toyota dealership, but he claims the 722.9 7G-Tronic transmission was defective from the time it was ...

• Toyota Highlander Hybrid Gas Tank Size Causes Lawsuit Toyota owners claim the gas tanks don't hold as much fuel as advertised.

  

  Apr 17, 2022 — The size of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid gas tank is the focus of a class action lawsuit because New Jersey owners claim the fuel tanks cannot hold 17.1 gallons of gas as advertised. This decreases the number of miles possible on a single tank of gas. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid class action lawsuit includes: "All individuals in the State of New Jersey who purchased or leased a 2020 to 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicle." According to the ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Chrysler minivan owner says problems have caused his Pacifica Hybrid to lose its value.

  

  Apr 16, 2022 — Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid problems have caused the automaker to recall 2017-2018 minivans, twice, and now those Pacifica Hybrid problems have also caused a class action lawsuit filed by a California minivan owner. The 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) allegedly are at risk of exploding into flames and damaging both property and people. California plaintiff Rodrigo Nieto Gomez purchased a new 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in June 2019, ...

• Ford Paint Peeling Lawsuit Denied Class Action Certification Ford owners claim the aluminum panel warranty is useless as the paint peels, flakes and bubbles.

  

  Apr 16, 2022 — A Ford paint peeling lawsuit failed class action certification even though owners claim their Ford Mustang, Ford Expedition and Ford Explorer vehicles are equipped with aluminum panels that rust. The original Ford peeling paint lawsuit included 2013-2018 Ford Mustang, Ford Expedition and Ford Explorer vehicles with hoods and other panels that corrode. This causes the paint to bubble, flake, peel and blister, and the paint warranty is allegedly a "sham" ...

• Hyundai Oil Consumption Lawsuit Names Multiple Models Hyundai and Kia vehicles allegedly have defective Nu, Gamma, Theta, Lambda and Kappa engines.

  

  Apr 12, 2022 — A Hyundai oil consumption lawsuit alleges numerous models are equipped with defective Nu, Gamma, Theta, Lambda and Kappa engines. Owners say a Hyundai oil consumption recall should have been ordered because the engines allegedly use excessive amounts of oil, stall and eventually fail. According to the Hyundai and Kia class action lawsuit, these models cause owners and lessees to expend huge sums of money to constantly purchase oil. 2012-2020 Hyundai ...

• Honda Oil Dilution Lawsuit Includes Accord, Civic and CR-V Honda oil dilution class action lawsuit alleges fuel mixes with oil in the 1.5L Earth Dreams engine.

  

  Apr 8, 2022 — Honda oil dilution problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges the Earth Dreams 1.5L direct injection engines are defective in 2019-2021 Honda CR-V, 2019-2021 Honda Civic and 2018-2021 Honda Accord vehicles. The Honda oil dilution lawsuit was filed by three CR-V owners: Eric Mackie (Minnesota), Joshua Biggs (Colorado) and Ruth Mattison (Illinois). The Honda oil dilution class action lawsuit alleges Earth Dreams engine defects cause a build-up of non-combusted ...

• VW Atlas Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Wiring Harness Door wiring harness causes wacky windows, airbag failures and application of parking brake.

  

  Apr 7, 2022 — A Volkswagen Atlas door wiring harness class action lawsuit alleges 2019-2023 Volkswagen Atlas and 2020-2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUVs suddenly brake on their own and the airbags won't deploy during crashes. Massachusetts plaintiff Price McMahon leased a new VW Atlas in February 2021 and soon experienced problems with the wiring harness when the parking brake engaged while driving and warning messages appeared. She took the Atlas to a dealership where ...

• Toyota FJ Cruiser Frame Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Toyota FJ Cruiser frame rust issues cause class action lawsuit over frame corrosion protection.

  

  Apr 4, 2022 — A Toyota FJ Cruiser frame recall allegedly should be ordered because rust destroys the frames and makes the vehicles dangerous to drive. According to a Toyota FJ Cruiser frame rust class action lawsuit, Toyota has failed to recall 2007-2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles with frame rust issues caused by a lack of corrosion protection. According to the Toyota FJ Cruiser frame rust lawsuit, advertisements referenced that because the FJ Cruiser “frame ha[d] to be ...

• VW Wiring Harness Recall Needed, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit says Volkswagen Atlas, Golf, Jetta, Tiguan and Taos door wiring harnesses are faulty.

  

  Mar 29, 2022 — A VW wiring harness recall is allegedly needed based on allegations in a class action lawsuit that includes 2019-2022 Volkswagen Atlas, Golf, Jetta, Tiguan and Taos vehicles in the U.S. According to the lawsuit, Volkswagen has refused to issue a wiring harness recall even though the vehicle windows open and close on their own, audible warnings and messages pop up for no reason, and the automatic emergency braking suddenly activates. Automatic emergency ...

• Land Rover Timing Chain Lawsuit Settlement Final Land Rover LR4 and Range Rover Sport vehicles allegedly suffer timing chain and engine failures.

  

  Mar 29, 2022 — A Land Rover timing chain lawsuit settlement is final after three plaintiffs alleged 2012-2014 Land Rover LR4 and Range Rover Sport vehicles were defective from the time they were sold. The original timing chain lawsuit included the Land Rover models and several Jaguar models, but the final timing chain settlement includes only the LR4 and Range Rover Sport. According to the class action lawsuit, owners can pay tens of thousands of dollars to repair the ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Fire Risk Causes Class Action Lawsuit Owners allege 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV minivans are too dangerous to drive and park.

  

  Mar 27, 2022 — A Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid fire risk has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the minivans are dangerously defective and prone to catching fire and exploding. The lawsuit also alleges this is something Fiat Chrysler (FCA) knew about or should have known about, yet didn't warn owners and lessees of 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Owners began filing class action lawsuits after the automaker announced a recall in ...

• Chrysler Oil Consumption Lawsuit Settlement Reached Tigershark engine oil consumption class action lawsuit alleges the engines are defective.

  

  Mar 25, 2022 — A Chrysler oil consumption lawsuit settlement has been reached after vehicle owners alleged several models were equipped with defective Tigershark engines. The plaintiffs who filed the nine class action lawsuits allege Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat vehicles are equipped with defective and dangerous 2.4L Tigershark engines that consume excessive amounts of oil. The vehicles allegedly shut down without warning and release excessive oil into the exhaust ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Fire Recall Sends Owner to Court At least 12 fires in the plug-in hybrid electric vehicles cause the Chrysler class action lawsuit.

  

  Mar 24, 2022 — A Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid fire recall has caused a class action lawsuit over fires in the plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The lawsuit alleges Fiat Chrysler failed to tell consumers how 2017-2018 Pacifica Hybrid minivans could "explode and catch fire" with no known cause of the fires and no idea how to prevent them. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid class action lawsuit was filed by California plaintiff Scott A. Olsen who purchased a 2018 Chrysler ...

• Ford Explorer Exhaust Settlement Final Ford Explorer customers claim exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide invade the SUVs.

  

  Mar 21, 2022 — A Ford Explorer exhaust settlement is final for former and current lessees and owners of 2016-2017 Explorers. The Ford Explorer exhaust settlement includes: "All entities and natural persons in the United States (including its Territories and the District of Columbia) who currently own or lease (or who in the past owned or leased) a model year 2016 and 2017 Ford Explorer sold or leased in the United States, excluding 2016 and 2017 Police Interceptor ...

• Subaru Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Subaru class action alleges a fuel pump recall was issued too late and the repairs don't work.

  

  Mar 20, 2022 — Subaru fuel pumps caused a class action lawsuit that will continue in court, although multiple claims were dismissed by the judge. The Subaru fuel pump class action lawsuit was consolidated from four separate class action lawsuits, including Griffin v. Subaru , Anderson v. Subaru and Adnan v. Subaru , and all filed after Subaru recalled the fuel pumps. On April 16, 2020, Subaru issued a recall of more than 188,000 model year 2019 Subaru Impreza, Outback, ...

• Nissan Altima Rust Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached Missouri Nissan owner claims Altima and Maxima floorboards corrode and rust away.

  

  Mar 13, 2022 — A Nissan Altima rust class action lawsuit settlement has been reached between Nissan and the Altima owner who sued over rusted floorboards. But in addition to the 2002-2006 Nissan Altimas included in the lawsuit, the proposed settlement also includes 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima cars. However, the rust class action lawsuit includes only consumers in Missouri, "who (1) currently own or lease a Class Vehicle, or (2) who previously owned or leased a Class Vehicle and ...

• GM Peeling Paint Recall Needed, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit Peeling paint lawsuit includes Chevy Tahoe, Silverado, Suburban, GMC Sierra and Yukon.

  

  Mar 11, 2022 — A GM peeling paint recall is allegedly needed because the clear coat and paint were defective from the time the following vehicles were manufactured. 2015-2019 Chevrolet Tahoe 2015-2019 Chevrolet Suburban 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2015-2019 GMC Yukon 2015-2019 GMC Yukon XL 2015-2019 GMC Sierra According to a GM paint class action lawsuit, the paint not only peels, but a recall is necessary because the paint and clear coat ...

• Top Vehicle Safety Picks For 2022 IIHS researchers announce their Top Safety Pick+ and Top Safety Pick awards for 2022 models.

  

  Mar 11, 2022 — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), financed by auto insurers and insurance associations, is known for crash tests recognized as more demanding than government crash tests. Considering safety ratings are a big selling point for any automaker, receiving a Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award from IIHS is the goal of manufacturers. Automakers are even known for redesigning their vehicles based on IIHS results with the hope of reaching Top ...

• Mercedes Wood Trim Lawsuit Settlement Reached Mercedes-Benz E-Class owners say the burl walnut trim fades, discolors and gets cloudy.

  

  Mar 7, 2022 — A Mercedes wood trim lawsuit settlement has been reached by E-Class drivers and Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes wood trim lawsuit was filed by 13 owners who allege the burl walnut trim (option code 731 or H14) is defective because it discolors, fades and becomes cloudy in W212 and S212 E-Class vehicles which were manufactured between 2009 and 2016. The original plaintiff who filed the class action lawsuit alleges her burl walnut trim started fading in 2018 on the ...

• Land Rover LR2 Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Plaintiffs fail to convince the judge the infotainment control modules drain the batteries.

  

  Mar 6, 2022 — A Land Rover LR2 class action lawsuit has been dismissed after allegations the infotainment control modules failed to shut down which drained the LR2 batteries. The Land Rover lawsuit alleges even shutting off the vehicle doesn't shut off the infotainment control module. According to the plaintiffs, the LR2 battery will drain if the vehicle is parked overnight or for similar periods of non-use. The Land Rover LR2 class action lawsuit says the automaker has ...

• Honda Infotainment Class Action Settlement Final Honda class action lawsuit alleges Odyssey, Passport and Pilot vehicles have infotainment issues.

  

  Mar 5, 2022 — A Honda infotainment class action settlement is final after the automaker agreed to settle the lawsuit to end the litigation, although the automaker denies all the allegations in the lawsuit. The Honda infotainment settlement includes these models. 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey (Elite, EX, EX-L, EX-LNR and Touring) 2019 Honda Pilot (2EX-LNR, 2TRG, 2TRG 7P, 4Elite, 4EX, 4EX-L, 4EX-LNR, 4TRG and 4TRG 7P) 2019 Honda Passport (2EX-L, 2TRG, 4Elite, 4EX-L, or ...

• Subaru WRX Engine Problems Send Owners to Court Class action lawsuit alleges piston and PCV defects cause sudden and complete engine failures.

  

  Mar 4, 2022 — Subaru WRX engine problems experienced by four car owners have caused a class action lawsuit which alleges EJ255, EJ257 and FA20 engines suffer failures of the piston ringlands. The 2009-2018 Subaru Impreza WRX and WRX STI engines allegedly fail prematurely and leave owners paying thousands of dollars for engine repairs and replacements. The Subaru engine class action lawsuit includes customers in Colorado, California, Illinois and New York. The class ...

• Hyundai ABS Module Recall Inadequate, Alleges Lawsuit Hyundai and Kia vehicles allegedly contain ABS modules that catch fire from short circuits.

  

  Mar 4, 2022 — A Hyundai ABS module recall has caused a class action lawsuit which alleges these Hyundai and Kia vehicles are at risk of fires from short circuits in the anti-lock braking system modules. 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra 2009-2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis 2017-2020 Hyundai Genesis G80 2007, 2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2015, 2017-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe ...

• $1.2 Billion Ford Fuel Economy Lawsuit Dismissed Massive Ford Ranger and F-150 class action lawsuit tossed because federal laws preempt the claims.

  

  Feb 26, 2022 — A $1.2 billion Ford fuel economy lawsuit has been dismissed by a Michigan federal judge who ruled fuel economy and mileage estimate claims are preempted under federal Environmental Protection Agency laws. The Ford fuel economy lawsuit was consolidated from several lawsuits, spanning about 1,100 pages which include 311 counts against Ford regarding 2019-2020 Ford Ranger and 2018-2020 F-150 trucks. Ford says none of this would be happening if it wasn't for Ford ...

• Cadillac CUE Class Action Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss Owners claim Cadillac CUE infotainment systems have touchscreens with spiderweb designs.

  

  Feb 21, 2022 — A Cadillac CUE class action lawsuit has survived another dismissal challenge from General Motors, but only a few California claims remain from the four plaintiffs who sued. The judge has allowed the plaintiffs to change and refile their lawsuit three times, but this time the judge dismissed certain claims without leave to amend the claims. The Cadillac CUE class action lawsuit includes: "Plaintiffs [who] seek to represent a Class of all persons and ...

• Mercedes Headrest Deployed and Caused Class Action Lawsuit Mercedes-Benz NECK-PRO active head restraints allegedly deploy without collisions.

  

  Feb 20, 2022 — A Mercedes-Benz headrest lawsuit alleges customers complain their active headrests deployed without collisions, suddenly smacking occupants on their heads. The Mercedes headrest lawsuit was filed by plaintiffs Joseph Monopoli (New York), James Fitzpatrick (North Carolina), Synthia Praglin (California) and Sawntanaia Harris (California). Harris is the only plaintiff who claims the headrest unintentionally deployed, meaning three of the plaintiffs sued even ...

• Chrysler CVT Lawsuit Dismissed After Overheating Claims Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmissions allegedly overheat and shudder.

  

  Feb 20, 2022 — A Chrysler CVT lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff failed to adequately allege his Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission (CVT) was defective. Based on court documents, 2010-2013 Jeep Patriot, 2010-2013 Jeep Compass and 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber vehicles are equipped with defective Jatco transmissions. According to the Chrysler CVT class action lawsuit, California plaintiff Steve Zuehlsdorf purchased a 2012 Jeep Compass in October 2012, ...

• Tesla Yellow Touchscreen Lawsuit Dismissed Tesla owner says edge of touchscreen turned yellow, and he also had trouble receiving the warranty.

  

  Feb 19, 2022 — A Tesla yellow touchscreen lawsuit has been dismissed after owners claimed in the class action that Tesla sold them defective vehicles with touchscreen borders that turn yellow. The Tesla touchscreen class action lawsuit includes all 2016-2020 Tesla models with 17-inch touchscreens made by Innolux Corporation. The lawsuit also alleges Tesla owners report having problems receiving the warranties when purchasing the vehicles. According to the class action, ...

• Tesla Coral Gables Crash Leads to Lawsuit Nicholas G. Garcia and Jazmin G. Alcala were killed when their Tesla Model 3 crashed and burned.

  

  Feb 17, 2022 — A Tesla Coral Gables crash that killed two people has led to the family of the driver suing Tesla for wrongful death and for building and selling an allegedly defective Model 3. According to the Tesla Model 3 lawsuit, Nicholas G. Garcia, 20, was driving the car on September 13, 2021, with 19-year-old passenger Jazmin G. Alcala. The lawsuit alleges as Garcia was driving on Alhambra Circle in Miami-Dade County, Florida, the Model 3 crossed an intersection as ...

• Dodge Viper Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Dodge Viper owner claims the $2,600 Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan is a waste.

  

  Feb 16, 2022 — A Dodge Viper class action lawsuit is dismissed after the California owner of a 2015 Viper claimed he got ripped off by purchasing the Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan for $2,600. Plaintiff Ebby Bakhtiar says his Dodge Viper had problems with the power windows, the gas cap latch and with fuel economy issues. The Chrysler Dodge Viper class action lawsuit says the plaintiff purchased his 2015 Viper in May 2015 and in 2017 he also purchased the Mopar Vehicle ...

• Nissan Automatic Emergency Braking Lawsuit Blames Sensors Continental ARS410 radar sensors allegedly cause the forward emergency braking to malfunction.

  

  Feb 16, 2022 — A Nissan automatic emergency braking lawsuit alleges faulty radar sensors cause vehicles to suddenly slam on the brakes even though no objects are in the roads. The Nissan class action lawsuit also alleges the automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems suddenly deactivate without warning. A Nissan automatic emergency braking system, also called a forward emergency braking system, is described by Nissan as the following: "[T]his intelligent feature uses ...

• Automatic Emergency Braking With Pedestrian Detection Tested Researchers find automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection is lousy at night.

  

  Feb 14, 2022 — New research shows automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection doesn't work too great at night on roads without streetlights, although the systems do help during the day and on well-lit roadways. AEB systems with pedestrian detection are supposed to warn drivers when pedestrians are at risk of getting hit, automatically applying the brakes to avoid or lessen the impact. In a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), researchers ...

• American Vehicle Protection Corp Sued Over Car Warranties Federal Trade Commission says car warranty scam calls bilked consumers out of millions of dollars.

  

  Feb 13, 2022 — American Vehicle Protection Corp has been sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a lawsuit that alleges the company and related defendants made false claims about extended car warranties. According to the government, American Vehicle Protection Corp, My Protection Plan Inc. and related individuals illegally called hundreds of thousands of consumers to sell car warranties at a cost of $2,800 to $3,400. The FTC alleges the car warranty calls brought in ...

• Toyota Venza Cracked Windshields Cause Lawsuit 2021 Toyota Venza windshields allegedly chip and crack, costing thousands for replacements.

  

  Feb 11, 2022 — Toyota Venza windshield cracks have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges windshield cracks and chips plague model year 2021 Venzas. According to the two customers who filed the lawsuit, Toyota has known about the allegedly defective Venza windshields since 2019. Some Toyota Venza owners claim their windshields chip and crack for no reason, while many Venza customers say the smallest impact to the glass causes cracks to cover the windshields, something ...

• Mitsubishi Outlander Hood Flutter Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander hood flutter and bounce makes drivers think the hoods will fly open.

  

  Feb 11, 2022 — A Mitsubishi Outlander hood flutter recall allegedly should have been issued for model year 2022 Outlanders because technical service bulletins (TSBs) issued by Mitsubishi allegedly haven't fixed the flutter and bounce. The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander class action lawsuit alleges the automaker knows “hood flutter may occur on 2022 Outlanders,” so bulletins have been issued to dealers with directions to adjust the hood latches and bumper stops. Mitsubishi ...

• Toyota Prius Inverter Failure Lawsuit Settlement Reached Toyota Prius class action lawsuit alleges inverters and intelligent power modules fail.

  

  Feb 7, 2022 — A Toyota Prius class action lawsuit settlement has been reached between Toyota and car owners who allege the Prius inverters and intelligent power modules are defective. The 2010-2015 Toyota Prius and 2012-2017 Prius v cars were involved in recalls E0E, F0R, J0V and/or 20TA10. The inverter lawsuit also alleges Toyota's Prius inverter recalls were shams and left owners at risk on the roads, all allegedly so Toyota could save money. The plaintiffs also claim ...

• Tesla Model 3 Driver Sues in Death of Wife in Indiana Crash Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot slammed into the rear of an Indiana firetruck, killing Jenna Monet.

  

  Feb 6, 2022 — A Tesla Model 3 crash that killed a woman was allegedly caused by failures of the Autopilot system to prevent the Model 3 from slamming into the rear of a firetruck. On December 29, 2019, Derrick Monet was driving a 2019 Tesla Model 3 with his wife Jenna as a passenger as they headed to Maryland from Arizona at about 8:11 a.m. The Tesla Model 3 had Autopilot engaged when the vehicle slammed into the rear of a firetruck parked in the passing lane of I-70 in ...

• Chrysler Pentastar 3.6L Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Pentastar V6 engines allegedly tick, surge, misfire and fail due to contaminated engine oil.

  

  Feb 5, 2022 — Chrysler Pentastar 3.6L problems have caused a class action lawsuit which alleges the engines tick, misfire, surge and eventually fail. The Chrysler Pentastar class action alleges the 3.6L V6 engines are defective in these Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles. 2014-2016 Chrysler Town & Country 2014-2020 Dodge Challenger 2014-2020 Dodge Charger 2014-2020 Dodge Durango 2014-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan 2014-2015 Jeep Grand ...

• Nissan Titan Diesel Problems Lead to Lawsuit Nissan class action lawsuit says Titan truck owners are adding exhaust fluid to diesel fuel tanks.

  

  Feb 4, 2022 — Alleged Nissan Titan diesel problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the trucks have an issue with the location of the diesel exhaust fluid filler tubes, and a separate issue that causes exhaust fumes to enter the cabins. The Nissan Titan class action lawsuit includes current and former lessees and owners of 2016-2019 Nissan Titan diesel trucks equipped with Cummins 5-liter engines. The 2016-2019 Nissan Titan diesel trucks use systems that ...

• Audi Gateway Control Module Recall Inadequate, Says Lawsuit Class action lawsuit says Audi cars shut down when moisture invades the gateway control modules.

  

  Jan 30, 2022 — An Audi gateway control module recall is allegedly not good enough to fix and prevent Audi vehicles from activating numerous warning lights before the vehicles shut down. The Audi gateway control module class action lawsuit includes consumers, "who purchased or leased any 2017 or later model Audi vehicle equipped with a gateway control module (designated by Defendants as a 'J533' module) located under the rear bench seats." This includes 2018 to present Audi ...

• Ford Water Pump Lawsuit Certified in Canada Ford water pump lawsuit alleges pump failures cause engine damage and injuries.

  

  Jan 30, 2022 — A Ford water pump lawsuit has been certified as a class action after three plaintiffs alleged water pump failures caused engine damage and injuries. According to the Ford water pump lawsuit court documents: "You are included in this lawsuit if you are in Canada and, while you owned or leased one of the Vehicles on or before June 8, 2021, had a water pump that failed, and: (a) the Vehicle sustained damage; or (b) the Vehicle sustained damage and you ...

• Honda VTC Actuator Class Action Lawsuit Certified Honda engines rattle on cold starts because of problems with VTC actuator 14310-R44-A01.

  

  Jan 29, 2022 — A Honda VTC actuator class action lawsuit has been certified in two states (California and Illinois) after owners complained their vehicles rattled a few seconds on cold starts. According to the plaintiffs, Honda injured them by failing to tell them about defective variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator 14310-R44-A01 in these models. 2012 Honda Accord (L4 engine) 2012-2014 Honda CR-V (2.4-liter engine) 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour (L4 ...

• Mercedes-Benz Soft-Close Doors Cause Lawsuit Arizona man says he lost the upper part of his thumb when a soft-close door closed.

  

  Jan 24, 2022 — Mercedes-Benz power closing doors, also called soft-close doors, are the focus of a lawsuit filed by plaintiff Richard J. Kastigar, Jr., who is chief deputy of the Pima County Sheriff Department in Arizona, and who lost part of his thumb in a Mercedes door. The plaintiff and his wife returned home in their 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 SUV on October 8, 2021, a year after he first leased the vehicle. After pulling into the garage, Mrs. Kastigar exited the ...

• Nissan Xterra Crash: Plaintiff Awarded $36 Million Appeals court rules evidence from a lower court ruling shows the accelerator pedal got stuck.

  

  Jan 23, 2022 — Nissan is looking at paying more than $36 million after a California appeals court upheld a lower court ruling related to a Nissan Xterra crash from almost 10 years ago. On August 29, 2012, plaintiff Jose Aguirre was driving his 2000 Nissan Xterra to his workplace. As he entered the parking lot, the Nissan Xterra allegedly accelerated and hit a loading ramp which sent his vehicle into the air and into a parked trailer. The plaintiff is nearly quadriplegic due ...

• Corvette Engine Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed GM class action lawsuit alleges Chevy Corvette LS7 V8 engines have valve guide defects.

  

  Jan 13, 2022 — A Chevy Corvette engine class action lawsuit is over after a district court dismissed the lawsuit and an appeals court agreed with the dismissal. The plaintiffs claim the valve guides in the Corvette Z06 LS7 engines are defective, causing complete failures of the engines. The engine class action lawsuit includes 2006-2013 Chevy Corvette Z06 cars equipped with LS7 7-liter V8 engines. The plaintiffs allege the clearance levels of the valve guides go too far ...

• Tesla Gets Yoshihiro Umeda Case Out of U.S. Appeals court agrees that Japan is better suited for lawsuit over fatal Tesla Model X crash.

  

  Jan 11, 2022 — The family of Yoshihiro Umeda will have to argue their lawsuit against Tesla in Japan instead of a U.S. court following a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Yoshihiro Umeda, 44, was with a group of motorcyclists near Tokyo following a crash that involved one of the bikers. Umeda was standing on the Tomei Expressway when a Tesla Model X crashed into Mr. Umeda, vehicles and motorcycles. The April 2018 crash killed Mr. Umeda, and Tesla ...

• Nissan Transmission Lawsuit Filed Over CVTs Nissan transmission class action alleges CVTs jerk, shudder, fail to accelerate, then totally fail.

  

  Jan 9, 2022 — A Nissan transmission lawsuit alleges 2017-2018 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra cars are equipped with defective continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Alleged transmission problems cause the Nissan vehicles to judder, shudder, clunk, jerk and experience acceleration problems. According to the Nissan transmission lawsuit: "This is a class action. Members of the proposed Class, which includes citizens of California, are citizens of states other than ...

• Ferrari Brake Failure Lawsuit Alleges Cars Leak Brake Fluid Ferrari owner says he saw, "Brake fluid level low, Go to dealer slowly" before car went underwater.

  

  Jan 8, 2022 — A Ferrari brake failure lawsuit alleges brake fluid leaks cause complete brake failure in these models. 2010-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A 2012-2015 Ferrari 458 Spider 2016-2019 Ferrari 488 GTB 2016-2019 Ferrari 488 Spider The Ferrari brake failure class action lawsuit was filed a few months after Ferrari recalled 10,000 cars that may suffer from brake fluid leaks. In October 2021, ...

• GM 8-Speed Transmission Lawsuit Filed Over Shuddering Hydra-Matic 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions allegedly slip, jerk, kick and shudder.

  

  Jan 2, 2022 — A GM 8-speed transmission lawsuit alleges several Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC models are equipped with defective Hydra-Matic 8L90 or Hydra-Matic 8L45 transmissions. The General Motors 8-speed transmissions allegedly "slip, buck, kick, jerk, harshly engage, suffer abnormal internal wear, sudden acceleration, delay in downshifts,delayed acceleration, difficulty stopping the vehicle, and eventually require replacement of the transmission or its components." The ...

• Chevy Bolt Class Action Lawsuit Says Cars Are Unsafe GM lawsuit says Chevrolet Bolt gets only 62.97% of the advertised mileage.

  

  Jan 1, 2022 — A Chevy Bolt class action lawsuit alleges the 2020-2022 Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV are unsafe to drive due to a risk of fires from the batteries. The General Motors Bolt class action lawsuit includes: “All persons who purchased the Class Vehicles in the United States or, alternatively, the State of California, for personal use and not for resale during the time period of four years prior to the filing of the complaint through the date of the court’s ...

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