Honda 1.5L turbo engine reliability questioned in lawsuit
It is said that the Honda i-VTEC turbo engine has a cylinder head gasket problem. December 17, 2024 — Honda class action lawsuit questions reliability of California's 1.5-liter turbo i-VTEC gasoline direct-injection engine. The lawsuit alleges that turbine engine coolant collected in grooves in the engine's cylinder head and damaged the head gasket, causing coolant to leak into the cylinder. The Honda class action lawsuit includes: "All current and former owners or lessees of such vehicles purchased or leased in California." These vehicle classes include models equipped with the 1.5-liter turbocharged i-VTEC engine: 2018-2022 Honda Accord 2016-2022 Honda Civic 2017-2022 Honda CR-V According to the turbine engine class action lawsuit, the defect is caused by "the design and/or manufacture of the engine block and cylinder head, including the use of an inappropriate cylinder head gasket or other sealing compound or feature on the cylinder head." As shown, the design includes grooves where the engine cylinder head meets the engine block.…
Ford recalls vehicles with oil leaking 3.5L GTDI engines
Includes 2024-2025 Ford F-150, 2024 Ford Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. December 3, 2024 — Recalling more than 2,700 Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines in the United States and Canada. Ford is recalling 2024-2025 Ford F-150, 2024 Ford Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the engines may begin to leak large amounts of oil. Ford says the engine cup plug at the rear of the engine may be misaligned, causing engine oil to leak quickly. “On October 8, 2024, the Kansas City Assembly Plant reported that a 2024 F-150 vehicle equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine suddenly experienced a significant loss of oil during vehicle evaluation at the assembly plant.” — Ford Inspection revealed that the 13 mm cup plug on the rear exhaust side of the engine had become detached from the right cylinder head. The engine was disassembled and it was verified that the cup plug hole was…
Ford F-150 brake master cylinder class action lawsuit dismissed
The class action lawsuit alleges that 2013-2018 Ford F-150 Hitachi master cylinders caused brake fluid leaks. November 6, 2024 — The Ford F-150 brake master cylinder class action lawsuit ended six years after the lawsuit began when the plaintiffs dropped the lawsuit. The Ford F-150 lawsuit alleges that the 2013-2018 trucks are defective due to a Hitachi brake master cylinder. The plaintiffs allege that Ford equipped its F-150 trucks with brake master cylinders that contained seals that leaked brake fluid into the brake booster. Ford F-150 drivers also believe the master cylinder should use two seals to prevent brake fluid leaks. Allegedly, Ford F-150 brakes could fail without two internal seals. Ford F-150 plaintiffs claim the truck can pass a stoplight even if the driver presses the brake pedal. In 2019, many claims were dismissed and class-action lawsuits quickly floundered, but a judge said the plaintiffs could change and refile the brake master cylinder lawsuit. Ultimately, the class-action lawsuit only…
Volkswagen recalls Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs
More than 1,600 Volkswagen SUVs may have brake problems due to the master cylinder. October 28, 2024 — More than 1,600 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles are being recalled because they may lose braking ability. The recalled 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vehicles may have an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer installed in the brake master cylinder, which may clog the brake fluid port. "The incorrect secondary piston spring retainer may be installed in the brake master cylinder. The incorrect part, which is shorter than specified, may prevent the piston from returning to the correct rest position, potentially blocking the brake fluid port." — Volkswagen Spring retainers for different car manufacturers are mixed with Volkswagen spring retainers. Volkswagen discovered the problem in August when it was filling vehicles with brake fluid. VW Atlas drivers should be aware of a spongy brake pedal, reduced braking effect, or a brake odor. The brake warning light may…
Mazda engine problems spark class-action lawsuit
Mazda's SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engines in the CX-5, CX-9 and Mazda6 are said to be defective. August 17, 2024 — Mazda's SKYACTIV engine problems have sparked a class-action lawsuit that claims customers can't rely on their vehicles because the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T is defective. The class action lawsuit involves 2019-2020 Mazda CX-5, 2016-2020 Mazda CX-9 and 2018-2020 Mazda 6 vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engines. According to the eight customers who filed the lawsuit, Mazda's SKYACTIV engine was defective and falsely advertised as safe and reliable. The plaintiff claimed that the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine problem caused coolant leakage and engine overheating and failure. "Specifically, the plaintiffs allege that the engines of the vehicles at issue have latent design, workmanship, and/or manufacturing defects that compromise the structural integrity of the engine block around the cylinder head and exhaust manifold joint." - Mazda Skyactiv Lawsuit Engine coolant is allegedly leaking into the cylinders, a problem Mazda has been aware of since at least 2015.…
Ford Explorer police SUV recalled due to engine fires
About 85,000 Ford Explorer police interceptor vehicles have been recalled due to engine failures and fires. August 16, 2024 — A Ford Explorer police SUV experienced an engine failure that caused oil and fuel vapor to leak into the engine compartment, causing an engine fire. Ford is warning Explorer Police Interceptor owners to watch out for unusual engine noises, unexpected loss of engine power, and of course, smoke coming out of the engine compartment. Any of these signs mean the Explorer needs to be parked and turned off quickly. The recall of approximately 85,000 Explorers does not include consumer vehicles, only 2020 to 2022 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. “The root cause of the fire was engine oil and/or fuel vapors that became uncontrollable when the cylinder block ruptured and ignited on hot surfaces. The cylinder block ruptured after piston and connecting rod failure, which was collateral damage after a high-load event caused bearing seizure. The cause of a bearing…
Nissan Titan XD diesel fuel pump issue leads to lawsuit
Class action lawsuit alleges Nissan Titan XD diesel CP4 fuel pump causes engine failure. July 17, 2024 — A class-action lawsuit stemming from a Nissan Titan XD diesel fuel pump issue is pending in federal court in Tennessee. The Nissan class action lawsuit was filed by seven diesel truck owners and involves 2016 to 2019 Nissan Titan XD diesel trucks equipped with Cummins 5.0L diesel engines that contain CP4 high-pressure fuel injection pumps. The lawsuit also involves Cummins Inc., which manufactures 5-liter Cummins diesel engines equipped with the allegedly defective Bosch CP4 fuel pump. According to the plaintiffs, metal parts inside the CP4 fuel pumps rub against each other, leaving metal shavings that contaminate the fuel system. This damages the engine and costs truck owners more than $10,000 in repairs, the Titan XD Diesel lawsuit claims. The plaintiffs complained that Nissan did not warn them about the problem with the Titan XD diesel fuel pump. The CP4 fuel pump problem…
Kia Sorento engine problems include coolant leak, power
Regulators are closely investigating a problem with the Kia Sorento's 3.3L Lambda II engine. July 26, 2024 — Kia Sorento engine issues led the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to launch an investigation into coolant loss, high engine temperatures and smoke from the 3.3L Lambda II engine compartment. The 2016 to 2017 Kia Sorento SUVs were experiencing engine issues, with drivers complaining of a loss of power. NHTSA began its investigation into Kia Sorento engine issues in November 2023 and first requested data on the 3.3-liter Lambda II engine. Safety regulators were aware of complaints about the Sorento engine problems, but Kia responded to regulators in February 2024 that it had received more than 2,000 complaints and other reports. In addition, more than 2,411 Lambda II engine warranty claims had been filed. However, only 53 complaints were filed about the Sorento being underpowered. Kia told NHTSA that most of the complaints involved minor engine problems. After safety regulators removed duplicate…
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