Lawsuit says Toyota door lock actuators need recall
The class action lawsuit states that Toyota's popular models are allegedly equipped with defective door lock actuators. November 18, 2024 — A class-action lawsuit says Toyota should recall the door lock actuators on these vehicles. 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner 2013-Present Toyota RAV4 2014-Present Toyota Highlander 2010-2022 Toyota Prius 2007 to present Toyota Tundra 2012–2024 Toyota Camry 2012–2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2014-Present Toyota Corolla 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma 2007–2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser The lawsuit alleges that the recall is necessary because a malfunctioning door lock actuator prevents the vehicle doors from being locked or unlocked using the key fob, power door locks, or interior door panels. Japan's Aisin Corporation produces door lock actuators installed on Toyota vehicles. Toyota was said to have been "aware of the door lock actuator problems for a long time" but failed to warn customers about the problems. The eight owners who filed the lawsuit claim that all Toyota vehicles were defective when they rolled off the assembly line.…
Jeep power steering pump fire risk sparks lawsuit
Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler investigated and filed lawsuits over possible power steering pump fires. November 15, 2024 — Jeep power steering pump fire risk sparks class-action lawsuit alleging that 2021 to 2023 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles can catch fire even when the engine is turned off. The Jeep lawsuit was filed two months after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into 2021-2023 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles. According to safety regulators, the Jeep may have a power steering pump problem that could cause an engine bay fire. Jeep owners reported a fire in the passenger side engine compartment where the power steering pump electrical connector is located. NHTSA also said most of the fires occurred when Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators were shut down. The Jeep class action lawsuit alleges that Chrysler knew or should have known about the fire risk before NHTSA launched its investigation. The class action lawsuit also accuses FCA of failing…
Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger door panels deformed: lawsuit
Class-action lawsuit alleges deformed door panels in Dodge Charger and Chrysler vehicles caused trouble. November 12, 2024 — Deformed door panels on 2014-2019 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models led owners to file a class-action lawsuit in California four years ago. The Fiat Chrysler door panel lawsuit is still in the courts, but is currently in the District Court of Michigan, where certain claims remain. According to the lawsuit, the door panels of the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 deformed and separated from the frame. Additionally, the class action lawsuit claims that door panel deformation is not the entire problem. The owners who filed the lawsuit claim the deformation affected the door panels, center consoles, dashboards and kick panels of the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. The plaintiff claims that once the panel began to deform, it separated from the vehicle. According to the property owner who filed the lawsuit: "The interior panels are bonded to the frame with adhesive.…
BMW owner misses $1.9 million in winnings
BMW has denied a new trial in which a jury placed all blame on BMW after the driver lost his thumb inside the door. November 11, 2024 — BMW has been denied a new trial in a case in which a jury awarded $1.9 million to a car owner whose thumb was amputated when he placed it in the path of a car door. The lawsuit was filed over alleged dangers of BMW's soft-closing doors. “In tight parking spaces or when a door needs to be closed gently, the automatic soft-close function helps: just push the door until it is almost closed. When the door is approximately 6 mm from the lock, the sensor activates the electric motor to close the door firmly and quietly and secured, the door lock components will automatically return to their original positions.” — BMW Plaintiff Godwin Boateng said that in July 2016, when he got out of his 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport, he…
Subaru, Toyota boxer engine issues spark lawsuits
The class-action lawsuit alleges that Scion, Subaru and Toyota vehicles have defective boxer engines. November 10, 2024 - Toyota and Subaru boxer engine issues have sparked a class-action lawsuit alleging that the engine failures were caused by concealed defects in vehicles jointly manufactured by Subaru and Toyota. The boxer engine failure class action lawsuit covers these Subaru and Toyota vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.4L four-cylinder boxer engines. 2013-2016 Scion FR-S 2017-2023 Toyota 86/GR86 2013-2023 Subaru BRZ Arkansas plaintiff Laura Young filed a more than $5 million boxer engine failure lawsuit for her 2019 Toyota GR86, which she purchased used in October 2021. In April 2023, when the plaintiff was driving her Toyota car, the GR86's odometer showed about 64,000 hours when it suddenly lost power and the engine failed. Powertrain warranty is 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. The plaintiff did not claim she contacted the dealership, but she said she contacted an auto repair shop after…
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…
Ford ‘death wobble’ lawsuit certified as class action
Ford class action lawsuit alleges F-250 and F-350 trucks swayed during collisions. November 9, 2024 — Ford’s “death wobble” lawsuit alleges that F-250 and F-350 trucks are defective because hitting grooves or bumps causes severe wobbles and vibrations, also known as “sway.” More than five years ago in 2019, the Ford Super Duty 4X4 truck lawsuit was finally certified as a class action lawsuit, but only for certain owners in certain states. According to Ford's "death wobble" lawsuit, the front end of an F-250 or F-350 can shake violently when traveling at speeds above 50 mph and after hitting a bump or groove in the road. Slowing down the speed stops the vibrations, but drivers say once the shaking starts, the experience is scary. Ford raised several points, including how the statute of limitations has long expired on some of the trucks. Dating back to 2004, when the 2005 model was first sold, 15 years have passed since the "death…
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…
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid class action lawsuit suspended
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid lawsuit is on hold as some plaintiffs are sent to arbitration. November 8, 2024 — The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid class action lawsuit has been put on hold as some of the plaintiffs' claims have been submitted to arbitration. The plaintiffs allege that the Pacifica hybrid minivan "had a defective propulsion system that could cause power to shut down immediately while the vehicle was in motion." The lawsuit was filed just weeks after Fiat Chrysler recalled 2017-2023 Pacifica Hybrids due to a problem that could shut down the minivan. The problem in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is caused by an internal transmission line connector that can short out and cause the engine to lose power and shut down. Like many auto class action lawsuits, this one was filed until back FCA recalled the minivans, but more than 30 plaintiffs claim Chrysler knew about and concealed problems with the Pacifica Hybrid before the minivans were sold. The class…
Toyota Tacoma transmission issues spark lawsuit
The class-action lawsuit was filed days after Toyota agreed to replace the 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission for free. November 1, 2024 — A Toyota Tacoma transmission class action lawsuit has been filed four days after Toyota announced it would replace the transmission and torque converter on 2024 models for free. The lawsuit covers 2024 or newer Toyota Tacoma trucks equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission or an 8-speed automatic hybrid transmission. According to the class action lawsuit, the Toyota Tacoma transmission failed to shift, engaged violently, went into limp mode, and suffered transmission damage that caused the Tacoma's transmission failure. The class action lawsuit was filed days after Toyota announced free replacement of the Toyota Tacoma T-SB-0076-24 automatic transmission and torque converter. But the truck owner who filed the lawsuit claimed there was no point in replacing the transmission because the replacement transmission was just as defective as the original transmission. California plaintiff Abdul Syed, who owns a 2024 Toyota…
Audi alternator failure lawsuit settlement approved
Audi belt starter generator (alternator) failure causing multiple electrical warnings. October 28, 2024 — An Audi alternator failure lawsuit settlement has received final approval for several Audi models allegedly equipped with defective alternators, also known as belt starter generators or starter generators. Allegedly due to the alternator failure, the driver was faced with multiple electrical fault warning lights, including: "Electrical system: fault! Safe stop" "Electrical system: fault! Please contact service personnel" "Parking Assist: Malfunction!" "Teleport: glitch!" "Rear Spoiler: Malfunction!" "Drive system: fault! Safe stop" "Traction Control: Malfunction!" "Tire pressure monitoring system: malfunction!" "Parking brake: malfunction!" "Auto start/stop system: Failure!" "Start/Stop System: Failure!" The Audi alternator lawsuit covers these vehicles. 2019-2023 Audi A6 2019-2023 Audi A7 2019-2023 Audi A8 2019-2023 Audi Q8 2020-2023 Audi Q7 2020-2023 Audi RSQ8 2020-2023 Audi S6 2020-2023 Audi S7 2020-2023 Audi S8 2020-2023 Audi allroad 2021-2023 Audi RS6 2021-2023 Audi RS7 Audi owners could be paying thousands of dollars to fix belt starter alternator problems, according…
BMW diesel class action settlement approved
2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d and 2009-2011 BMW 335d vehicles are included in the emissions settlement. October 27, 2024 — The BMW diesel class action settlement has received final approval for customers of 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d or 2009-2011 BMW 335d vehicles. The BMW class action lawsuit alleges that diesel vehicles were equipped with emissions suppression devices made by Bosch. The lawsuit is one of many filed against multiple automakers after Volkswagen was found to have cheated on emissions tests. The BMW lawsuit alleges that the vehicles passed official emissions tests, but in real-world driving, the illegal defeat devices caused the vehicles to emit illegal levels of pollutants. BMW fought the class-action lawsuit for five years before it was dismissed outright. In the 459-page lawsuit, the suing BMW owners told the court that BMW should order a recall or establish a "free replacement program" to replace all allegedly defective vehicles. The plaintiffs also told the judge they should have the option…
Jeep 4xe FORM class action lawsuit moves forward
The lawsuit alleges that the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles have lost their all-electric driving capabilities. October 25, 2024 — A Jeep 4xe FORM class action lawsuit is making its way through the courts, but several claims have been dismissed. The Jeep 4xe FORM lawsuit covers the 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid vehicles. The joint class action lawsuit alleges that Jeep 4xe vehicles are equipped with a defective fuel and oil refresh mode (FORM) feature that renders pure electric or electric-assisted driving unavailable for extended periods of time. Consolidated class actions include Jesse Crowell v FCA and Singer v. Strantis. Jeep 4xe vehicles feature a gasoline engine and an electric motor, allowing for gasoline-only, battery-only or combined drive. Fiat Chrysler advertises that the Wrangler 4xe will have an all-electric driving range of up to 21 miles before switching to a gasoline engine. The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is said to…
Toyota hybrid cable lawsuit settled in Canada
Toyota Canada class action settlement alleges corrosion of cables rendered vehicles unusable. October 25, 2024 — A Canadian Toyota Hybrid Cable Litigation Settlement has been reached for customers who owned certain Lexus Hybrid and Toyota Hybrid vehicles in Canada. The original Toyota Hybrid Cable class action lawsuit only involved the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and was limited to the province of Quebec. But the corrosion hybrid cable lawsuit settlement includes the following vehicles across Canada. toyota 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2019-2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime 2021-2022 Toyota Vensa Hybrid 2021-2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Lexus 2022 Lexus NX350h 2022 Lexus NX450h+ Toyota/Lexus Hybrid Cable Corrosion Extended Warranty (W65/W66) The lawsuit settlement includes an extended warranty that applies to the high-voltage wires that provide power to the rear-wheel motor generators. The Toyota Hybrid Cable Settlement Agreement refers to these wires as "high voltage floor wiring harness" and "rear traction motor generator cables." Corrosion of the hybrid floor harness and rear…
Lawsuit filed after Kia Carnival sliding door sensor recall
Kia Carnival sliding door sensors allegedly fail to prevent automatic doors from closing. October 26, 2024 — Kia Carnival sliding door sensor lawsuit claims power sliding doors were never fixed during previous recalls. West Virginia plaintiffs Rachel Langerhans and Andrew Langerhans filed a class action lawsuit alleging dangerous and defective power sliding doors on 2022-2023 Kia Carnivals. Most automotive class action lawsuits are not filed until a recall is announced or a formal government investigation is launched. The Kia Carnival lawsuit is a good example, as the lawsuit wasn't filed until after the minivans were both under investigation and recalled. According to the class action lawsuit, 2022-2023 Kia Carnival power sliding doors are equipped with a defective squeeze sensor that does not cause the power sliding door to automatically reverse. Kia Carnival sliding doors are supposed to automatically stop closing if an obstacle blocks the path, but the lawsuit says children or people could be injured if the sensors malfunction.…
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…
Australia: Unreal discount pricing; ACCC lawsuit filed
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched a crackdown on retailers who have been cracking down on discounted prices for months after long-term prices remained unchanged. in short The ACCC launched Federal Court proceedings against Coles and Woolworths on September 23, accusing the two major supermarkets of misleading consumers using "Down Down" and "Prices Dropped" pricing claims when the actual prices were higher or the same, which were previously normal. price. Marketing background Coles and Woolworths have used "Down Down" and "Price Dropped" marketing messages for years to signal to consumers in a competitive retail market that they are paying several cents less than they would have paid for hundreds of products today. Fees paid months ago (sometimes even a year ago). It's a compelling message: Amid a cost-of-living crisis, prices have fallen and cuts have remained low. ACCC Complaint The ACCC has previously challenged past/present pricing where the products being promoted were either never sold at a…
Subaru cracked windshield lawsuit settled
Subaru owners complained that their windshields were cracked, chipped and not replaced. October 7, 2024 — Subaru’s cracked windshield lawsuit has received preliminary approval from a judge and covers four models. Subaru windshield class action lawsuits have been making their way through the courts for the past five years, with the first suit filed in October 2019. A second amended windshield lawsuit was filed in November 2019, and three Subaru windshield class actions were later consolidated into one. The settlement includes the following models: 2019-2022 Subaru Ascent 2019-2022 Subaru Forester 2020-2022 Subaru Legacy 2020-2022 Subaru Outback The Subaru windshield settlement includes: “All natural persons who are residents of the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii, currently or previously owned or leased a settlement class vehicle originally purchased or leased in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.” The windshield settlement has terms and conditions, but please understand that nothing is official and complete as a federal judge must approve it…
Land Rover Defender Windshield Replacement Lawsuit
Land Rover Defender windshield replacement has resulted in class action lawsuits in 3 states. October 8, 2024 — A Land Rover Defender windshield replacement class action lawsuit alleges that 2020-2022 Defenders in California, Tennessee and Virginia are equipped with windshields that crack. The Defender windshield lawsuit claims that cracks are not the only problem, as the Land Rover Defender's glass can also chip and completely crack "due to insufficient materials and/or structural defects in the manufacturing of the windshield itself." Land Rover allegedly became aware of the Defender windshield defect in 2019 after owners complained that the windshields cracked and failed for no apparent reason. It is claimed that simple pebbles can cause windshields to crack, with the cracks then spreading causing problems for Defender drivers. The class action lawsuit alleges that Land Rover refused to repair or replace damaged Defender windshields under warranty, and owners complained that replacement windshields could cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. It should be…
Honda Infotainment lawsuit alleges loudspeaker crackling sound
The Honda Pilot, Honda Passport, Honda Passport and Honda Odyssey are said to be defective. October 13, 2024 — Honda speaker popping sparks Ohio infotainment class action lawsuit that includes: “Purchase or lease of any 2020-2022 Honda Pilot (except LX), 2020 Honda Passport (except Sport), 2021-2022 Honda Passport and 2020-2022 Honda Odyssey (except LX) vehicles in the following areas All persons or entities in Ohio.” Jennifer and Sean Fausto purchased a new 2020 Honda Pilot Touring in August 2020, which they still own. The plaintiffs allege that the infotainment system has been defective since they purchased the vehicle. The plaintiffs claim they attempted to have the vehicle repaired at the dealership seven times. In January 2021, Honda extended the warranty period and issued multiple technical service bulletins to dealers regarding the issues. Then in June 2023, Honda recalled about 1.2 million vehicles with problems with rearview camera images. According to the recall documents, the Media Oriented System Transmission (MOST) communications…
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 sticky steering lawsuit heads to federal court
The Acura and Honda class action lawsuit (Burgos v. American Honda) alleges a defective steering system. October 11, 2024 —Acura and Honda's sticky steering lawsuit remains in court, with three class-action lawsuits consolidated into one. No sticky steering lawsuits were filed until after the U.S. government launched an investigation into complaints about sticky steering wheels. Class actions include: Murillo v. American Honda, Gonzalez v. American Honda and Burgos v. American Hondaand Burgos v. American Honda as the merger stickiness turns to the title of the lawsuit. The class action lawsuit includes: "All persons who purchase a new class vehicle in the United States for personal use and not for resale." These Acura and Honda models include: 2022-2024 Honda Civic 2022-2024 Honda Civic SI 2023-2024 Honda CR-V 2023-2024 Honda HR-V 2023-2024 Acura Integra In March 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into the Honda Civic's sticky steering wheel after complaints that the steering wheel felt stuck while…
BMW water pump recall sparks lawsuit
The BMW class action lawsuit claims that the water pump recall cannot repair 720,000 vehicles. October 11, 2024 — BMW water pump recall sparks class-action lawsuit filed about six weeks after BMW recalled more than 720,000 vehicles due to water pump problems. According to BMW water pump recall documents: "Blow-by fluid in the PCV system may collect on the intake hose. If this occurs, this fluid may drip onto the plug connector. Over time, this may cause fluid into the plug and may cause a short circuit." — BMW The BMW water pump lawsuit covers the following recalled vehicles: 2014-2016 BMW 228i 2014-2016 BMW 228xi 2012-2016 BMW 328i 2012-2016 BMW 328xi 2014-2016 BMW 428i 2015-2016 BMW 428xi 2012-2016 BMW 528i 2012-2015 BMW X1 2013-2017 BMW X3 2015-2018 BMW X4 2016-2018 BMW X5 2012-2016 BMW Z4 BMW told the government that about 1% of recalled vehicles may be defective and that it did not tell customers not to drive their vehicles.…
Stellantis files new lawsuit against UAW
Stellantis claims investments were delayed, not canceled, and UAW call for strike illegal go through Brad Anderson October 8, 2024 15:10 Stellantis faces rising tensions as the UAW threatens to reintroduce job banking policies. Under the policy, Detroit automakers would be prohibited from laying off employees. The company has delayed investment in its Belvedere factory but remains committed to investing. Stellantis' conflict with the United Auto Workers (UAW) has escalated, with at least eight new lawsuits filed against the union and its 23 local chapters. The lawsuits focus on Strantis' claims that union representatives threatened a strike in response to the automaker delaying planned investments at its Belvedere, Illinois, plant. The automaker said it met with United Auto Workers officials over the weekend who proposed reviving a concept called a "jobs bank" -- an idea Strantis cited as a significant factor in Chrysler's 2009 bankruptcy . The jobs bank typically prevents Detroit automakers from laying off workers even when no…
Ford truck roof collapse lawsuit: Partial dismissal
The roof of the Ford Super Truck allegedly collapsed during the rollover crash. October 5, 2024 — A Ford truck roof collapse lawsuit will continue in court, but a federal judge dismissed several claims. The Ford Super Duty roof class action lawsuit involves more than 5 million trucks whose roofs are said to be too weak to handle rollover accidents, causing the roofs to collapse. The Super Duty roof lawsuit covers all 1999-2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks in the United States Lawyers began filing multiple Ford truck roof lawsuits after a Georgia jury awarded $1.7 billion to a family in a 2002 Ford 250 Super Duty rollover crash that occurred in 2014. The first Ford truck roof collapse class action lawsuit was filed just weeks after the verdict in the $1.7 billion Hill v. Ford case, all of which allege Ford knew about the defective roof before selling the first Super Duty in 1999. Hill's…
Land Rover coolant leak requires recall, claims lawsuit
Range Rovers and other models have been reported to be leaking coolant due to radiator problems. October 2, 2024 — Land Rover coolant leaks have sparked a class-action lawsuit alleging recalls should be carried out for leaking coolant in multiple models. Land Rover reportedly needs to recall these models in the U.S. 2018-2024 Range Rover 2018-2024 Range Rover Velar 2018-2024 Range Rover Sport 2018-2024 Land Rover Discovery 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender Land Rover is said to have known since 2018 that the radiator assembly was defective, necessitating the coolant leak recall. Land Rover knew the radiators, radiator hoses and related parts were defective, according to the owners who filed the class-action lawsuit. Land Rover's basic warranty is four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, the class action lawsuit says. But the lawsuit says problems often occur after the warranty expires. However, dealers refused to pay for repairs even though the vehicles were under warranty, the class action lawsuit alleges.…
FCA Canada recall sparks lawsuit, but not class action
The Court of Appeal ruled that the lawsuit could not be deemed a class action based on 24 FCA Canada recalls. September 29, 2024 — An FCA Canadian recall sparked a proposed massive class-action lawsuit that is no longer being filed after an appeals court ruled that the Chrysler lawsuit would not be certified as a class action in Canada. FCA Canada's lawsuit comes after the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration took action against Chrysler over 23 recalls and $105 million in federal fines in the United States. The FCA Canada lawsuit was filed by 2007 Jeep Liberty owner Corrine Kane, who claims Chrysler did not adequately repair the vehicles involved in 24 FCA Canada recalls. The plaintiffs allege that in addition to allegedly failing to properly repair the vehicles for the roughly 900,000 owners in Canada, FCA also failed to replace or repurchase the recalled vehicles. The FCA Canada recall includes the following vehicles involved in the lawsuit:…
Lawsuit says Mazda’s heated seats were too hot
A Mazda6 owner claims to have suffered severe burns due to a faulty heated seat. The plaintiffs claim Mazda was aware of the problem and say the value of their cars has dropped. The lawsuit accuses Mazda of deceptive practices in marketing heated seats despite known defects. We're big fans of Carscoops heated seats. There's nothing better than driving out on a cold day and feeling warm on your back and butt. However, a class action lawsuit filed against Mazda in the United States claims that heated seats in 2018 Mazda6 models can become so hot that occupants can suffer burns. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); Plaintiff Kristine D. filed the lawsuit in San Francisco County Superior Court in California on September 3, 2024, alleging that she “suffered severe burns and scarring as a result of the use of a defective seat heater in her Mazda…
Motion to Dismiss Ford Super Duty Roof Collapse Class Action Lawsuit
Ford says no Ford Super Truck owners have reported their roofs collapsed or were crushed. September 29, 2024 — The Ford Super Duty roof collapse class action lawsuit alleges that all 1999-2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty roofs are fragile and dangerous. The Ford truck owners who filed the lawsuit call their trucks "ticking time bombs," which Ford says is ridiculous. Georgia jury returns $1.7 billion verdict against Ford in 2014 deaths of Melvin Hill, 74, and his wife Voncile Hill, 62 , subsequently triggering multiple class-action lawsuits. The couple was killed in a crash in their 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty when an incorrect-sized tire blew out. The tire was installed by a Pep Boys service center and when the tire blew, the Ford Super Duty truck rolled violently two and a half times and landed on its roof. (Hill’s truck is pictured above) Ford said that in the Hill case, "the jury was forced to…
Subaru driver’s side mirror vibration sparks Texas lawsuit
Texas drivers report that 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and Subaru Ascent vehicles in Texas have rearview mirror issues. September 26, 2024 — Subaru driver-side mirror vibration has sparked a Texas class action lawsuit alleging that the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek or 2024 Subaru Ascent mirrors vibrate and shake, causing drivers to lose sight of surrounding traffic. Subaru mirror vibration class action lawsuit includes: "Any person or entity purchasing or leasing any 2024 Subaru Crosstrek or 2024 Subaru Ascent vehicle in Texas." According to the lawsuit, the driver's side mirror vibrated due to "insufficient materials used to manufacture the mirror housing itself and/or defects in the construction of the mirror housing." Subaru driver's side mirror lawsuit Texas plaintiff Katelyn Robinson purchased a new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek but soon realized the driver's side mirror was vibrating and shaking while driving. This caused the image in the mirror to appear blurry, making it difficult for her to see traffic. Within a month, she drove her…
GM turns to park class action lawsuit to be argued in Ohio
The lawsuit covers GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Traverse and Chevrolet Volt. September 28, 2024 — A GM “steer-to-park” class action lawsuit in Ohio alleges that five models fail to detect when drivers steer their vehicles into “park.” GM drivers reported seeing a "Shift to Park" message on their dashboard when the problem occurred. This prevents the driver from turning off the vehicle and locking the doors, forcing the driver to crank the gear lever and use "all kinds of tricks" to get the vehicle to detect that it is parked. The GM Turn Park class action lawsuit includes: "Any person or entity in Ohio who purchases or leases a 2017-2019 GMC Acadia, 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Traverse or 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt vehicle." As a result of GM's alleged illegal conduct, the automaker benefited by evading warranty obligations "while consumers were harmed at the point of sale because their vehicles had a shifter defect…
Nissan Rogue owner files lawsuit after stench entered cab
Owners of 2021-2023 Rogues are suing the automaker because of strong fumes inside their vehicles. They claim they were rejected by the dealer, who said they were aware of the problem but had no solution. Nissan has denied liability, saying customer complaints do not support the allegation of fraudulent concealment. The third-generation Nissan Rogue may be a giant leap forward compared to its predecessor, but according to a recently filed lawsuit, the 2021-2023 models have an unwelcome trait: a gas-smelling interior. The problem is said to be caused by a defect in the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee on behalf of Michael E., Kelly W. and other property owners. It specifically targets Rogue models equipped with Nissan's 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, claiming that a faulty component…
GM Vortec Engine Litigation: Motion to Arbitrate Denied
Chevrolet and GMC vehicles in Ohio are said to be consuming too much gas. September 23, 2024 — The GM Vortec engine lawsuit is still ongoing four years after the class action was initially filed. According to the GM Engine Litigation, 2011-2014 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles consumed too much gas, which is just one of many GM gas guzzling lawsuits filed in the U.S. GM 5.3-liter engine litigation includes: “All current and former owners or lessees of a class of vehicles (as defined herein) purchased or leased in the State of Ohio.” The GM Engine Litigation includes vehicles manufactured on or after February 10, 2011 equipped with the fourth-generation 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engine: 2011-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2011-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2011-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011-2014 GMC Sierra 2011-2014 GMC Yukon 2011-2014 GMC Yukon XL Plaintiff Lisa Mae Jennings bought a new 2013 Chevrolet Silverado in 2013, but after driving the truck for three years and more than…
Mazda owner files lawsuit over misunderstanding of common safety issue
Mazda is facing a US class action lawsuit in which the owner of one of the cars claims that his car had a major defect... which was actually just an extremely common safety feature. Pennsylvania Mazda CX-50 owner Joshua Meltzer filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Central District of California, seeking to sue the automaker for US$5 million (A$7.35 million) after his daughter was ejected from the moving vehicle during an accident. The specific content of this function is to require the driver to step on the brake pedal when starting the car, and it will be displayed on the dashboard as "Step on the brake pedal to start the vehicle." Hundreds of new car deals available through Automotive Expert Act now. Let the experts work for you and reap the rewards. Browse now. Mazda CX-50 according to Car ComplaintsMr Melzer said he bought the CX-50 in May 2024 and told his daughter how to operate…
Hyundai IVT (Intelligent Continuously Variable Transmission) Reliability
The Hyundai class action lawsuit alleges that the IVT has problems with acceleration and power. September 18, 2024 — Hyundai IVT issues sparked a class-action lawsuit that said the "intelligent transmission" caused acceleration and power issues and was described as a safety hazard. According to the Hyundai class action lawsuit, an IVT is "a continuously variable transmission that replaces the gears typically used in automatic transmissions with belts, chains, and pulleys." Modern IVT reliability litigation includes: “Anyone in the United States and its territories who purchased a 2020 or newer gasoline-powered Hyundai vehicle equipped with an IVT transmission from Hyundai or one of its authorized dealers.” New York plaintiff Patricia Donadio filed the class-action lawsuit and owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona, but the lawsuit reportedly also includes other vehicles equipped with intelligent continuously variable transmissions, including the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, and Hyundai Venue. Hyundai is said to be aware of the IVT issue, which can cause the vehicle to…
Mazda class action lawsuit: “Pressing the brake pedal starts
The lawsuit said Mazda owners were confused by messages about pressing the brake pedal to start their vehicles. September 19, 2024 — Mazda class action lawsuit says vehicles from 2017 to present are "defective" because drivers may be confused by the "depress the brake pedal to start the vehicle" instruction on the display. It is claimed that when the vehicle is in accessory mode or ignition mode instead of engine-on mode, Mazda drivers are confused because the engine is not running. The driver was also allegedly not told "how to properly switch the vehicle from ignition mode to engine start mode". The Mazda class action lawsuit includes: “Any person or entity that purchases or leases a Class Vehicle in the United States (including its territories and the District of Columbia).” The vehicles are "Mazda-branded vehicles from 2017 to present." Mazda Class Action Lawsuit – Plaintiff The Mazda class action lawsuit was filed by Pennsylvania plaintiff Joshua Meltzer, who purchased a…
Honda 9-speed transmission lawsuit involves 4 models
Honda's 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic transmission is said to vibrate, make noises and cause major problems. September 16, 2024 — Honda 9-speed transmission problem leads to class action lawsuit filed by 7 owners alleging defective ZF 9HP automatic transmission. The Honda 9-Speed Transmission Litigation involves these vehicles. 2016-2022 Honda Pilot 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey 2019-Present Honda Passport 2020-Present Honda Ridgeline The class action lawsuit alleges that Honda began equipping certain vehicles with ZF 9HP 9-speed transmissions in 2014. But these transmissions allegedly caused a lot of trouble for Honda owners. The lawsuit states that “the transmission control software (including the transmission control module and the powertrain control module) was improperly designed and/or calibrated.” The plaintiffs say the control module governs the transmission's interaction with the engine. The software must be calibrated correctly for the nine-speed transmission to function properly. The transmission lawsuit claims Honda caused the transmission to fail due to improper shift timing. The plaintiffs claim that transmission issues caused…
Mercedes-Benz continues lawsuit over broken sunroof
It is said that the panoramic sunroofs equipped on many Mercedes-Benz models will explode. September 16, 2024 — A Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit over shattered sunroofs will continue in court after Mercedes failed to convince a judge to dismiss the lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, the panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded without being hit by any external force, making it a defective product. The loud, shotgun-like noise distracted the driver, and they and their passengers found themselves covered in shards of glass. The Mercedes-Benz sunroof class action lawsuit involves these vehicles. Mercedes-Benz C-Class from 2011 to present 2014-Present Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2011-Present Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011-Present Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2011-Present Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 2011-Present Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2011-Present Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 2012-Present Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012-Present Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 2015-2017 Mercedes-Maybach S-600 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2011-Present Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011-2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2013-2020 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2013-2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class The Mercedes sunroof allegedly shattered because the automaker used tempered glass instead of laminated glass. The plaintiffs said the tempering process caused…
State dismisses lawsuit over cracked Jeep windshield
Jeep customers claimed they "did online research before purchasing the vehicle." September 15, 2024 — A cracked Jeep windshield lawsuit will continue in court after a judge dismissed several claims but ruled that plaintiffs can change and refile the class-action lawsuit. The cracked windshield lawsuit involves Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler SUVs from 2016 to present, which are allegedly dangerous to drive due to shattered, cracked and broken windshields. Jeep owners claim that a small stone can cause a huge crack in the windshield, or sometimes the windshield will break for no reason. In addition to gravel damage, the lawsuit alleges that using the defroster can also cause windshield cracks. One plaintiff even claimed that his Jeep's windshield shattered after being bitten by a mosquito. Jeep owners say they are forced to pay hundreds of dollars to repair cracked or shattered windshields even if their insurance covers the damage, given that most policies have deductibles. Driver visibility issues are said…
State dismisses lawsuit over cracked Jeep windshield
Jeep customers claimed they "did online research before purchasing the vehicle." September 15, 2024 — A cracked Jeep windshield lawsuit will continue in court after a judge dismissed several claims but ruled that plaintiffs can change and refile the class-action lawsuit. The cracked windshield lawsuit involves Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler SUVs from 2016 to present, which are allegedly dangerous to drive due to shattered, cracked and broken windshields. Jeep owners claim that a small stone can cause a huge crack in the windshield, or sometimes the windshield will break for no reason. In addition to gravel damage, the lawsuit alleges that using the defroster can also cause windshield cracks. One plaintiff even claimed that his Jeep's windshield shattered after being bitten by a mosquito. Jeep owners say they are forced to pay hundreds of dollars to repair cracked or shattered windshields even if their insurance covers the damage, given that most policies have deductibles. Driver visibility issues are said…
Ram 1500 electric power steering issues lead to lawsuit
The electric power steering controls in 2013-2024 Ram 1500 trucks are said to be faulty. September 14, 2024 — Ram 1500 electric power steering issues sparked a class-action lawsuit from two Ram truck owners. The power steering systems on some Ram 1500 trucks have been recalled, and the federal government has launched an investigation in 2023. But the plaintiffs claim Fiat Chrysler concealed the steering problems from customers for a long time. The Ram 1500 Class Action Lawsuit includes: "Any person or entity that purchased or leased a 2013 to 2024 Ram 1500 vehicle from an authorized FCA dealer in the United States." The plaintiffs claim the electric steering failed without warning, leaving drivers without power steering assistance. The Ram 1500 trucks do not lose steering control, but without power steering, drivers will have to use more force to turn the steering wheel. Not only are the 2013-2024 model year trucks risky to drive, but owners also have to pay…
Chrysler Uconnect lawsuit continues, but several claims remain
The infotainment systems installed in Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler 300 vehicles are said to be defective. September 13, 2024 — As multiple Chrysler Uconnect lawsuits have been dismissed over the past few years, this one will continue to make its way through the courts. After four years of trial, the lawsuit still has not been certified as a class action. The Uconnect lawsuit alleges that the defective infotainment systems were installed in 2017 through 2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 2017 through 2019 Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Uconnect system's backup camera and navigation system are said to be faulty, and owners have also complained about the infotainment system suddenly freezing or the screen going black. FCA allegedly knew before the vehicles were first sold that the Uconnect infotainment system would require frequent software updates and expensive replacements of Uconnect screens and related components. As repeated in every auto class action lawsuit in the U.S., the plaintiffs claim that "had FCA disclosed the…
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…
Stellantis faces lawsuit over alleged costly steering defect
The lawsuit claims the automaker denied the widespread problem existed in an effort to avoid costly repairs. Failure of an EPS unit can force owners to frequently spend more than $4,000 on repairs and replacements. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been investigating the loss of power steering since last August. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that the electric power steering (EPS) units on 2013 to 2024 Ram 1500 pickup trucks are defective and prone to sudden failure. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, seeks a jury trial and alleges that EPS units can fail unexpectedly while driving, leaving owners with to contend with unexpected steering loss. Some have accused Stellantis of ignoring thousands of complaints about power steering issues, insisting their vehicles weren't defective…
Ford GT crash leads to fraud lawsuit
A man in Florida Suing a dealership because the dealership never disclosed that the vehicle he purchased at auction had previously been damaged. Sounds like a corny ruse, right? But this isn't a modern car—it's a 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition. And if the type of car makes this story more interesting, that's not even half the story. Robert Guarini bought a Heritage Edition 2006 Ford GT for $704,000 at an auction in 2022. If I were to buy a GT, it would be this one. The Gulf Racing colors are great, and anything that pays homage to a winning car can't be too bad. I'm not sure I'd spend that much on any car, but hey, if you can do it, whatever lifts your skirt, right? But tragedy struck. A few weeks later, Guarini's GT crashed. Roads and TracksHe told police he lost control of his car after leaving the neighborhood and a palm tree blocked his path. He…
Honda sued over brake system
The lawsuit involves the Honda Civic, Honda Ridgeline, Honda Passport, Honda Pilot, and Acura MDX. September 11, 2024 — Honda recalled about 124,000 vehicles to fix brake system problems, sparking a class-action lawsuit. The Honda class action lawsuit includes: “Anyone who purchased or leased a 2020-2021 Honda Civic, 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Honda Passport, 2021-2022 Honda Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicle in the United States.” Honda issued a recall in July 2023 due to a possible fault in the tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster to the master cylinder. The issue could cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly. When Honda announced the recall of 124,000 vehicles in 2023, two warranty claims had been filed, but no accidents or injuries had been reported. In addition, Honda told the government that 1% of the recalled vehicles may be affected by the braking problem. Honda Class Action Lawsuit – Plaintiff South Carolina Honda owner Shavonne…
The lawsuit alleges that Jaguar Land Rover
Land Rover Defender owner in Massachusetts claims InControl software tracks acceleration, emergency braking and highway driving data go through Brad Anderson 10 hours ago Jaguar Land Rover has been accused of selling driver data to credit bureaus and insurance companies. Lending agencies use this data to increase insurance premiums, thereby affecting car owners. Jaguar Land Rover denies collecting customer data or engaging in data sharing or selling. When we buy an expensive new product, such as a car, we have reason to believe that the company selling it to us has our best interests in mind and will do everything it can to protect any personal information we provide. However, a growing number of allegations against some of the world’s largest automakers suggest that this may not be true. In March, news broke that many U.S. auto brands were selling driving data to insurance companies. Just weeks earlier, two senators called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the practice.…
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