Mazda water pump class action lawsuit dismissed (still)
The Court of Appeal dismissed the plaintiff's appeal on evidence of a defective water pump. December 31, 2024 — The appeals court agreed with the district court’s ruling dismissing the Mazda water pump class action lawsuit. The Mazda water pump lawsuit, which has dragged on in court for six years, alleges faulty water pumps in 2008-2015 Mazda CX-9 and 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles. An alleged water pump problem caused a coolant leak that damaged the Mazda MZI Cyclone engine. The 14 Mazda customers who filed a water pump class action lawsuit claim that CX-9 and Mazda6 owners could easily spend thousands of dollars to fix problems the automaker is already aware of. The plaintiff claimed that the Mazda water pump caused the failure of the Mazda engine, which it said was supposed to last 300,000 miles. Mazda water pump class action lawsuit dismissed The lawsuit began as a nationwide class action, but a judge certified only certain classes of customers in…
Ford 6F35 transmission class action lawsuit dismissed
This is not a class action lawsuit, but the Ford 6F35 transmission is allegedly defective. December 24, 2024 — Ford transmission 'massive' lawsuit ends after litigation that usually doesn't happen in court. The Ford 6F35 Transmission Mass Action alleges that 2010-2020 Ford Fusion and 2009-2021 Ford Escape vehicles are defective because of a defective transmission. According to the judge hearing the case, this is not a typical class action lawsuit because of the way the plaintiffs filed their complaint. Whether you call this a Ford 6F35 transmission class action lawsuit or a transmission class action lawsuit, the argument regarding the alleged defect remains the same. The lawsuit accuses Ford of "illegally inducing" consumers to buy the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape 6F35 vehicles by concealing transmission problems with the vehicles. The customer would then have to purchase a vehicle with reduced value and expensive repairs due to the transmission. According to the Ford 6F35 transmission lawsuit, owners claim Ford Fusions…
Ford EcoBoost class action lawsuit dismissed
It is alleged that the EcoBoost engine's oil pump was defective, causing the 1-liter engine to malfunction. December 1, 2024 — A Ford EcoBoost class action lawsuit has been dismissed after Ford owners claimed a defective oil pump caused the failure of their 1-liter, 3-cylinder EcoBoost engines. The class action lawsuit covers the following Ford models and years: 2016-2017 Ford Fiesta 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport 2016-2018 Ford Focus A so-called oil pump problem prevents oil from circulating and protecting the EcoBoost engine. The owners who filed the lawsuit claim that the cost of repairing the EcoBoost engine may be more than the engine itself. Ford allegedly knew about the problem with the EcoBoost engine because the automaker had issued a technical service bulletin and special service message (SSM) to dealers about the 1-liter engine. SSM 48093 was issued for 2018-2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles equipped with EcoBoost engines, which “may experience a loss of engine oil pressure with an illuminated oil pressure…
Chevrolet Equinox catches fire, owner files lawsuit over gas tank
The owner of a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox claims the gas tank caught fire and injured her. November 30, 2024 — A lawsuit over an alleged Chevrolet Equinox gas tank fire has been dismissed because the driver of the 2020 Equinox failed to prove her claims against General Motors. In February 2022, plaintiff Kimberly Eichmann was driving her Chevrolet Equinox in Irving, Texas, when she said the gas tank caught fire. The lawsuit says the plaintiff realized the Equinox was on fire and she immediately pulled over. The plaintiff stated that she "ran away for her life, resulting in a lacerated right knee and a sprained right arm." The plaintiff claimed her Equinox caught fire because of a defective fuel tank. She also claims that GM knew or should have known that the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox fuel tank was defective and dangerous. The plaintiff sued, seeking damages ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. Chevrolet Equinox fire lawsuit dismissed GM filed a…
Toyota coolant bypass valve lawsuit dismissed
The Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Corolla coolant bypass valves allegedly cracked and leaked coolant. November 29, 2024 — A Toyota coolant bypass valve lawsuit has been dismissed against 2019-2023 Toyota RAV4 and 2019-2023 Toyota Corolla vehicles that allegedly leaked coolant. The class action lawsuit alleges that the coolant bypass valve ruptured, coolant leaked, and the engine would then overheat and fail. The coolant bypass valve sensor is said to be corroded and either stuck in the open or closed position. This prevents the coolant from properly cooling the Toyota engine. In addition to these problems, a cracked coolant bypass valve allegedly allowed fluid to damage electrical components. Both owners who filed the lawsuit allege that their Toyota coolant bypass valves malfunctioned when there were approximately 41,000 coolant bypass valves installed in the vehicles. This means both owners will have to pay for the repairs because the warranty has expired. The class action lawsuit alleges Toyota's warranty is "unreasonable and unenforceable"…
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…
Ford Mustang Mach-E battery contactor lawsuit
Ford Mustang Mach-E class action lawsuit expanded from nationwide to 3 states, now dismissed. November 7, 2024 — Ford Mustang Mach-E The lawsuit ended with the plaintiff never claiming there was anything wrong with her vehicle, but only that she was "concerned" about driving it. Many car class action lawsuits until back Recalls or federal investigations, the Ford Mustang Mach-E lawsuit is no exception. The lawsuit was filed by Pennsylvania plaintiff Amber Sulligan, who owns a 2022 Mach-E and "made several local trips" when the Mustang Mach-E was recalled. Ford is recalling the 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E SUV because the battery main contactors may overheat due to DC fast charging or repeated wide-open accelerator pedal, causing them to lose power and shut down. In addition to the Mustang Mach-E recall, Ford said customers could be reimbursed if they paid for repairs before the recall. After learning of the recall, "she returned the car to the dealer and it has been sitting…
Dodge class action lawsuit dismissed
The Dodge lawsuit claims the truck was stolen because the anti-theft system was not good enough. November 8, 2024 — A Dodge class action lawsuit has been dismissed after a truck owner claimed his vehicles were not equipped with a functional anti-theft system. The lawsuit was filed by truck owner Brett Wiater, who claims that the 2019-2023 Dodge vehicles were defective, resulting in the vehicles being stolen. According to Wiater, his Dodge vehicle was stolen in April 2023 "(b)as a result of the defect at issue in this case." The plaintiffs argued that each Dodge vehicle should have, but did not, lock its steering and stop moving whenever the vehicle keys were removed from the vehicle. According to Wiater, this steering and shift lock system, along with other allegedly missing functional anti-theft systems, made the Dodge vehicles too susceptible to theft, unsafe, and the lawsuit alleges that the value of the vehicles has decreased. The plaintiff argued that his Dodge…
California Ford emissions warranty lawsuit dismissed
The Ford class action lawsuit alleges that Ford should pay for transmission clutch repairs. October 26, 2024 — A Ford class action lawsuit alleges that California owners are being forced to pay for emissions-related repairs for parts purportedly covered by extended emissions warranties. California plaintiff Victoria Berghuis owns a 2014 Ford Focus, which she drove to a Ford dealership in December 2021 when the odometer read 77,283 miles. The plaintiff said she paid $180 for diagnostics, which revealed a defective transmission clutch. The plaintiff was charged for the work because her Ford Focus powertrain warranty had reached 60,000 miles. The plaintiff said she "paid to have the transmission repaired or replaced." The Ford class action lawsuit alleges that repairs should be free under California's emissions warranty, which extends to 15 years or 150,000 miles. The lawsuit claims the transmission clutch is a warranty part and should have been compensated. The class action lawsuit claims that the transmission clutch is a…
GM Vortec oil consumption lawsuit dismissed
Colorado class action lawsuit alleges defective piston rings caused excessive oil consumption. October 12, 2024 — A Colorado General Motors Vortec engine oil consumption lawsuit has been dismissed due to alleged defective piston rings in several popular models. What began as a nationwide GM Vortec engine class action lawsuit ended up being a class action lawsuit against the following vehicles manufactured on or after February 10, 2011, equipped with the fourth-generation 5.3L V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engine and sold in Colorado Buy or rent. 2011-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2011-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2011-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011-2014 Jim Cicella 2011-2014 GMC Yukon 2011-2014 GMC Yukon XL However, any vehicle that receives a free upgrade to its piston rings during the warranty period is excluded. The lawsuit claims the vehicles have an "inherent . . . excessive oil consumption problem" allegedly caused by defective piston rings in the LC9 Vortec 5300 engines. The plaintiffs allege that GM concealed its oil consumption…
Honda argues accidental braking lawsuit should be dismissed
The class action lawsuit alleges Honda Insight and Passport vehicles brake suddenly without warning. September 14, 2024 — A class action lawsuit over Honda vehicles' unexpected braking is proceeding through the courts, but Honda argues that the lawsuit doesn't qualify for another day in any court. California plaintiff Margaret Amaru and non-California plaintiffs Howard Barkan, James Khargie, Andrea Sivakova and Ricky Urena allege that all 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles are equipped with unsafe automatic emergency braking systems. According to the accidental braking lawsuit, the vehicle may suddenly brake despite there being no objects ahead on the road. The class-action lawsuit comes just weeks after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into unintended braking issues in 2019 to 2022 Honda Passport and Insight vehicles. Honda calls its automatic emergency braking system a "Collision Mitigation Braking System." Honda describes the system as follows: "CMBS™ features a radar transmitter mounted on the front grille fascia that…
GM Duramax lawsuit partially dismissed on appeal
The Duramax diesel engine emissions class action lawsuit affects the Silverado and Sierra 2500 and 3500. September 2, 2024 — After the GM Duramax lawsuit was dismissed and appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, portions of the litigation remain ongoing. The appeals showed that different judges can interpret exactly the same law and reach completely different conclusions. Two judges on the Sixth Circuit ruled that parts of the lawsuit should not be dismissed, but another judge disagreed. The GM Duramax lawsuit was filed in 2017 after several automakers were sued over diesel emissions issues following Volkswagen's diesel emissions problems. The class action lawsuit alleges that GM's Duramax diesel engines in 2011 through 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and 2011 through 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 diesel trucks emit excessive levels of nitrogen oxides. The trucks were advertised as being equipped with “clean diesel” Duramax engines to protect the environment, according to the lawsuit.…
Porsche Cayenne coolant leak lawsuit dismissed
A Porsche Cayenne Turbo owner claims antifreeze leaking from a coolant pipe damaged his lungs. August 25, 2024 — A Porsche Cayenne coolant leak lawsuit was dismissed after a federal judge ruled there wasn't enough evidence to prove antifreeze fumes caused lung problems for Porsche owners. Plaintiff Joseph Edward Riad filed the lawsuit after his 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo's coolant pipe leaked antifreeze and allegedly caused his injuries. Plaintiff Riad purchased a used 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo in 2011 that was equipped with coolant lines made of a nylon 66/plastic composite. In November 2016, he was driving to his local Porsche dealership in Newark, Delaware, when a coolant line in his Cayenne ruptured, causing antifreeze to leak and evaporate. According to Riad, "There was smoke everywhere, like from under the car, like from the exhaust, and from the vents. It was really uncomfortable. I could taste the smoke. I could smell the smoke. I was coughing. It was so uncomfortable.…
BMW coolant leak class action lawsuit dismissed
The plaintiff claimed that the BMW's coolant lines ruptured due to heat exposure and that coolant leaks caused engine failures. June 26, 2024 — A class action lawsuit against BMW for coolant leaks was dismissed after two plaintiffs claimed that the coolant hoses ruptured during normal use of the vehicles. Cracked and damaged coolant hoses can leak coolant and cause engine overheating, stalling, and failure. The BMW coolant leak lawsuit involves the following vehicles in California: 2017-2021 BMW 230i 2017-2021 BMW 320i 2017-2021 BMW 330i 2017-2021 BMW 430i 2017-2021 BMW 530i 2017-2021 BMW 540i BMW allegedly failed to warn customers about the coolant hoses and the risk of engine overheating. One plaintiff said he purchased a used 2017 BMW 530i from a California dealer in October 2020. In August 2021, he discovered a coolant leak and the low coolant warning light came on. The repairs were performed at a BMW dealership free of charge under the terms of the warranty.…
Ram air suspension class action lawsuit dismissed
Ram 1500 owner says air suspension problem cost him nearly $3,000. July 15, 2024 — Ram air suspension class action lawsuit dismissed because truck owners waited too long. In January 2017, New Jersey plaintiff Daniel Paolucci purchased a 2017 RAM 1500 Rebel equipped with an air suspension system. Paolucci said the problems with the air suspension system began in October 2021, beginning with "occasional, gradual failures" of the truck's suspension. He claims the air suspension system failed again in December 2021, so the plaintiff took his Ram truck to a dealer but was allegedly told a final diagnosis would take at least two weeks. According to the Ram class action lawsuit, despite the plaintiffs' numerous attempts to reset the air suspension, by January 2022, the air suspension simply wasn't working. The plaintiff claimed the dealer told him it would cost $3,725 to repair the air suspension. "The technician explained that the defect was likely caused by a known issue with…
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