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Dodge Durango Racetrack Tail Lights Recall Needed, Says Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Dodge Durango racetrack tail lights fail due to water.
— A class action lawsuit alleges a Dodge Durango racetrack tail lights recall should have been ordered long ago because water enters the LED tail light assemblies and leaks through the seals and gaskets of the Durangos. A recall should allegedly be issued for 2014-2023 Dodge Durango SUVs to repair the alleged rear racetrack tail lights to prevent water from damaging the vehicles. According to the lawsuit, owners are stuck paying up to $2,000 for repairs and ...
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Dodge Dart Clutch Lawsuit Settlement Preliminarily Approved Dodge Dart owners claim the clutch pedals fall to the floors which makes it impossible to shift.
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— A Dodge Dart clutch replacement class action lawsuit settlement has been preliminarily approved, but only for certain California customers. The final version of the Dart clutch class action includes: "All persons who, prior to the Preliminary Approval Date, purchased or leased in California, from an authorized dealership, a new 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicle equipped with a Fiat C635 manual transmission built on or before November 12, 2014, primarily for ...
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Nissan Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Settled Owners claim their Nissan vehicles are equipped with defective CVTs that cause judders and shudders.
— A Nissan transmission class action lawsuit settlement has received final approval from the judge regarding these models equipped with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). 2017-2018 Nissan Altima 2018-2019 Nissan Sentra 2018-2019 Nissan Versa 2018-2019 Nissan Versa Note The Nissan transmission class action lawsuit was filed over alleged defects in the CVTs. The seven owners who sued allege the transmissions cause the vehicles to have ...
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Judge Sends GM Transmission Lawsuit Claims to Arbitration GM Hydra-Matic 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions allegedly make driving dangerous.
— A General Motors transmission lawsuit is on hold after the judge sent the allegations to arbitration. The GM Hydra-Matic 8L90 and Hydra-Matic 8L45 transmission class action lawsuit alleges GM transmissions slip, buck, kick, jerk, harshly engage, and suffer abnormal internal wear and acceleration problems. The class action lawsuit alleges the transmissions have downshifting problems and the defects cause complete transmission failures in these ...
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GMC Acadia 'Shift to Park' Lawsuit Certified as Class Action Tennessee class action alleges GMC Acadias cannot be shut off even when shifted into PARK.
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— A GMC Acadia "Shift to Park" lawsuit has been certified as a class action, but only for customers in Tennessee. The class action lawsuit alleges 2017-2018 GMC Acadia SUVs have defects that cause Shift to Park messages to appear even though the vehicles are already shifted into PARK. The GMC Acadia allegedly won't stop running when the Shift to Park message displays. Tennessee plaintiff Rilla Jefferson purchased a new 2017 GMC Acadia that began having ...
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Jeep Windshield Lawsuit Alleges Glass Cracks and Breaks Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler windshields allegedly crack from small pebbles or temperature changes.
— A Jeep windshield class action lawsuit alleges Wranglers and Gladiators are equipped with defective windshields that crack, chip and fracture. The lawsuit alleges the 2016-present Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler windshields create an "increased risk of accident, injury, or death." Cracked and fractured Jeep windshields allegedly cause drivers problems with visibility and decrease the structural integrity of the Jeeps. According to the windshield class ...
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Kia Telluride Windshield Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges Tellurides are equipped with windshields that chip, crack and break.
— A Kia Telluride windshield class action lawsuit has been consolidated from two separate lawsuits that allege 2020-2023 Tellurides are equipped with defective windshields. However, the windshield class action lawsuit includes customers only in these states: "California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia." According to the Kia Telluride class action lawsuit, the windshields are ...
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Tesla Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit Filed by Revel Driver New York ridesharing driver claims the Tesla was 'negligently and dangerously designed.'
— A Tesla unintended acceleration lawsuit alleges a New York ridesharing driver for Revel Transit , "suffered serious and permanent injuries" when the Tesla allegedly suddenly accelerated and crashed. The Tesla crash occurred on January 29, 2023, but the lawsuit doesn't say what model of Tesla was involved. According to the Tesla unintended acceleration lawsuit, the driver reported to Revel's dispatch garage and was assigned the Tesla for the day. The plaintiff ...
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Hyundai Kia Lawsuit Settlement Reached Over Thefts Hyundai and Kia decide to settle massive class action lawsuit due to criminals stealing vehicles.
— A Hyundai and Kia lawsuit settlement has been reached regarding about 9 million vehicles after teenage criminals began breaking into, damaging and stealing the vehicles that were not equipped with anti-theft engine immobilizers. Engine immobilizers are not required in the U.S., and the Hyundai and Kia vehicles weren't targets of thieves until teens began posting videos online which showed how to break into and steal the vehicles. By breaking into a vehicle ...
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Tesla BMS Error Codes Cause Class Action Lawsuit Tesla Model S and Model X batteries allegedly are affected when BMS_u029 error codes appear.
— A Tesla Model S and Model X lawsuit alleges software updates drain the batteries and cause BMS error codes, specifically “BMS_u029” which the class action alleges indicates the battery is depleted or inoperable. According to the class action lawsuit, Tesla Model S and Model X owners are forced to pay third-party shops anywhere from $500 to $750 to reverse the software updates so owners can drive their vehicles. The owners who sued assert the software updates ...
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GM PCV Lawsuit Sees Several Claims Dismissed Buick, Chevy and GMC vehicles allegedly suffer from PCV system problems in cold weather.
— A GM 2.4L PCV lawsuit alleges the positive crankcase ventilation systems are defective and cause vehicles to lose oil and power. The General Motors lawsuit says the PCV system contains an orifice that gets blocked with snow and ice in cold weather. In addition, sludge and water plugs the PCV system and causes the rear main engine seal to rupture as pressure grows in the crankcase. The plaintiffs also claim the PCV system problems in cold weather can cause ...
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GM CP4 Fuel Pump Lawsuit Certified as Class Action Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks allegedly equipped with faulty Bosch CP4 fuel pumps.
— A GM CP4 fuel pump lawsuit has been certified as a class action, but only for customers in certain states. The General Motors class action lawsuit alleges 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011-2016 GMC Sierra diesel trucks are equipped with defective Bosch CP4 fuel pumps. The GM trucks are equipped with Duramax diesel 6.6L V8 LML engines. The class action alleges the 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra diesel trucks contain CP4 fuel pumps that are ...
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FCA Side Curtain Airbag Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Side airbag inflatable curtains allegedly should deploy in all rollover crashes.
— A Fiat Chrysler side curtain airbag class action lawsuit has been dismissed after four plaintiffs claimed Chrysler failed to properly program the side airbag inflatable curtains. The four owners who sued, David Johnson, Dennis Carnes, Ronald Humes, and Lori Owen, purchased their Chrysler vehicles between 2011 and 2017. The plaintiffs argue FCA failed to program the side curtain airbags to deploy in every type of rollover crash. But as with many class action ...
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General Motors Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Certified Class action alleges GM 8L45 and 8L90 8-speed transmissions jerk, shudder and slip.
— A General Motors transmission class action lawsuit has been certified, but only for customers in 26 states. The GM transmission lawsuit alleges 8L45 and 8L90 8-speed transmissions have defects that cause all sorts of problems for drivers of 2015-2019 models. According to the class action lawsuit, the 8L45 and 8L90 GM transmissions slip, buck, kick, jerk, harshly engage and shudder in these vehicles. 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2017-2019 Chevrolet ...
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Audi Electrical System Malfunction Warnings Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges multiple Audi models have electrical system problems.
— Audi electrical system malfunction warnings have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges alternator and starter generator problems activate various warning messages to drivers of these Audi vehicles. 2018-2023 Audi A6 / A7 / A8 2018-2023 Audi Q7 2018 and 2020-2023 Audi S6 / S7 / S8 2018 and 2020-2023 Audi R8 2018 and 2021-2023 Audi RS 7 2019-2023 Audi Q8 2020-2023 Audi A6 allroad 2020-2023 Audi SQ7 / SQ8 2020-2023 Audi RS ...
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BMW Cup Holder Lawsuit Settlement Reached Class action lawsuit alleges BMW cup holders leak fluid into the airbag control modules.
— A BMW cup holder lawsuit settlement has been reached after the class action accused the automaker of selling cars with cup holders that leaked. According to the lawsuit, the BMW cup holders fail to prevent liquid from leaking into the airbag control modules located under the cup holders. And according to the BMW X7 owner who filed the class action lawsuit, BMW and other entities engaged in a nationwide cup holder conspiracy and coverup. Plaintiff Fang Lin ...
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VW Sunroof Leak Lawsuit Settlement Reached Audi and Volkswagen vehicles allegedly have sunroofs that leak water into the vehicles.
— A VW sunroof leak lawsuit settlement has been reached for Audi and Volkswagen owners who claim the sunroofs are prone to leak due to problems with their drainage systems and seals. Six Volkswagen sunroof leak class action lawsuits were filed between December 2019 and May 2020 and consolidated into this lawsuit which includes these vehicles. 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf / Golf ...
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Toyota RAV4 Adaptive Headlights Lawsuit Dismissed Class action alleges RAV4 window stickers said adaptive headlights were included.
— Toyota RAV4 adaptive headlights caused a lawsuit that has now been dismissed, but the federal judge ruled the plaintiffs can amend and refile their class action for at least some of the claims. The class action lawsuit alleges Toyota knowingly misrepresented 2022 RAV4 SUVs were equipped with adaptive headlights when they were not. The four plaintiffs claim they relied on the misrepresentations when they purchased the RAV4s. According to the class action ...
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Honda Civic Steering Wheel Sticking? Class Action Lawsuit Filed Lawsuit alleges electric power steering systems cause Civic steering wheels to feel stuck.
— If your 2022-2023 Honda Civic steering wheel is sticking, a class action lawsuit alleges the electric power steering systems "have been plagued by problems from the outset." The sticking steering wheel can allegedly freak out a driver because it can feel like the steering wheel is stuck. The class action lawsuit alleges this forces a driver to use more effort to turn the sticking steering wheel which may cause the driver to overcorrect. Although the Civic ...
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Nissan Rogue Gas Smell Lawsuit Blames PCV Systems Owners claim gas smell can be overwhelming while driving and even outside parked Rogues.
— Nissan Rogue gas smells are allegedly caused by defective direct injection gasoline engines that suffer from oil dilution and other problems. A class action lawsuit alleges 2021-2023 Nissan Rogues smell like gas in the cabins and outside the SUVs. And the lawsuit also alleges owners claim the gas smell can be strong and overbearing, even when the Rogues are parked. The lawsuit alleges Nissan knows about the gas smell problems but hasn't issued a recall to ...
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