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.…
Dodge Durango taillight class action lawsuit moves forward
It is claimed that the Dodge Durango tailgate seal and gasket may allow water to damage the taillights. December 15, 2024 — A Dodge Durango taillight class action lawsuit will continue in court after Chrysler failed to convince a judge to dismiss the case. Two owners who filed the lawsuit claim that the taillights on 2014-2023 Durangos are defective because water leaks through gaskets and seals on the tailgate. According to the class action lawsuit, the water damaged the taillights, backup lights and backup camera system. Fiat Chrysler allegedly knew about the taillight and tailgate issues since 2020 but continued to hide the dangers from consumers. Additionally, FCA has not yet recalled Dodge Durangos, and the lawsuit claims that FCA will not pay for repairs once the warranty expires. Dodge Durango Tail Light Class Action Lawsuit - Plaintiff California plaintiff Brian Jenkins purchased a used 2019 Dodge Durango in March 2020. In January 2023, Jenkins noticed water was entering the…
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