-
Honda HR-V Rear Windows Shattering Without Warning Honda argues it agreed to replace 2023 Honda HR-V back windows and reimburse owners.
— A class action alleges 2023 Honda HR-V rear windows are shattering without warning, but Honda says it has already offered to replace any defective back windows for free. The original Honda HR-V rear window class action lawsuit was filed in October 2023 and modified and refiled in February 2024. Why do 2023 Honda HR-V rear windows shatter without warning? "During the rear windshield assembly process, the sealer used to secure the rear glass in the [2023 ...
-
Hyundai Palisade ABS Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Hyundai Palisade ABS or traction control systems cause issues when driving over bumps.
— Hyundai Palisade antilock braking system (ABS) problems have caused a class action lawsuit for Palisade customers in New York and Ohio. According to the class action lawsuit, "thousands of purchasers and lessees" of the Hyundai Palisades have experienced the ABS problems. The lawsuit says 2023-2025 Hyundai Palisade SUVs are defective and the automaker knew it before the vehicles were first sold. The vehicles are allegedly defective due to the ABS and/or ...
-
Acura HandsFreeLink Settlement Granted Final Approval After more than 8 years in court, an Acura class action lawsuit settlement is final.
— An Acura HandsfreeLink settlement has been granted final approval by the judge after eight years in court. Acura denies all the allegations in the HandsFreeLink class action but decided to settle after eight years of court battles. The lawsuit alleges the batteries drain because the HandsFreeLink Bluetooth systems are defective and continue to run when the vehicles are shut off. The Acura class action lawsuit alleges replacement batteries drain like the ...
-
Mercedes Subframe Extended Warranty Inadequate, Says Lawsuit Huge class action lawsuit alleges Mercedes-Benz subframe warranty extension not good enough.
— A 20-year Mercedes-Benz rear subframe extended warranty and reimbursement program allegedly isn't good enough, according to a class action lawsuit filed by 28 owners. The lawsuit alleges these vehicles are prone to subframe rust, and corrosion of other components under the vehicles. 2010-2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010-2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010-2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2010-2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2010-2020 Mercedes-Benz ...
-
CarShield and American Auto Shield Lawsuit Vehicle service contracts allegedly don't provide customers with what is advertised.
— CarShield and American Auto Shield have been sued over their vehicle service contracts that allegedly don't provide consumers with the advertised warranty services. A "vehicle service contract" is different than a new vehicle warranty or an extended warranty available from an automaker. The vehicle service contract is purchased separately from a car manufacturer warranty and is supposed to provide warranty coverage beyond the terms of a warranty from an ...
-
Honda Idle Stop Lawsuit Settlement Information Honda agrees to Idle Stop warranty extension and reimbursement for previous repairs.
— A Honda Idle Stop class action lawsuit settlement agreement has been released for certain Acura and Honda customers nationwide. Included in the lawsuit settlement are these vehicles if equipped with Auto Idle Stop, NP0 engines and nine-speed automatic transmissions. 2015–2020 Acura TLX 2016–2020 Acura MDX 2016–2021 Honda Pilot 2019–2021 Honda Passport 2020–2021 Honda Ridgeline Honda describes the Idle Stop feature as a way to save ...
-
Honda Infotainment Class Action Says Recall Inadequate Honda lawsuit says vehicle speakers emit loud crackling and popping noise.
— A Honda infotainment class action lawsuit will continue in an Illinois federal court, but not by much. Plaintiff Leticia Rivera is the former owner of a 2020 Honda Pilot which she alleges had “a defective infotainment system that produce[d] an intermittent, unpredictable, and loud popping and/or crackling noise from the speakers.” The class action alleges certain 2020-2022 Honda models have infotainment system problems caused by “a loose connection in the ...
-
Ford Transit Trail Lawsuit Follows Tire Rub Recall Ford class action lawsuit says Transit Trail recall replaces 30.5 inch tires with smaller versions.
— A Ford Transit Trail class action lawsuit alleges a tire rub recall removes the "off-road" capability of the vehicles. The lawsuit says the original 30.5 inch tires have been replaced with 28.5 inch tires to prevent the tires from rubbing against the wheel arch liners. Ford Transit Trail Tire Rub Recall According to the March 2024 Ford Transit Trail tire rub recall , the front tire can make contact with the wheel arch liner when applying the brakes while ...
-
Tesla Owner Ashutosh Shankar Blames Tesla For Crash New York Tesla Model Y Performance owner says Enhanced Autopilot caused crash into tree.
— A New York man has filed a lawsuit against Tesla alleging false claims about the Enhanced Autopilot system are the cause of his injuries. Plaintiff Ashutosh Shankar purchased a new 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance in 2022 and paid an additional $5,000 for Enhanced Autopilot. According to the lawsuit, on September 30, 2023, the plaintiff was a passenger in his Model Y when the driver set the vehicle to "Full Self-Driving mode." The lawsuit says the Tesla Model ...
-
GM Diesel Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Final Diesel CP4 fuel pump lawsuit settlement provides reimbursements and partial future warranties.
— A General Motors diesel truck class action lawsuit has received final approval of Judge Terrence G. Berg after diesel truck owners claimed the CP4 fuel pumps were defective in Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra diesel trucks. GM was sued seven years ago over CP4 diesel fuel pumps built by Bosch. Several class actions were filed against the automaker, all alleging GM sold diesel trucks equipped with fuel pumps that could not handle American diesel ...
-
Nissan CVT Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached Nissan lawsuit alleges the continuously variable transmissions are defective and need replaced.
— A Nissan transmission lawsuit settlement has been reached because four vehicle owners claim the continuously variable transmissions are defective. The Nissan CVT class action lawsuit, filed in October 2022, alleges 2015-2018 Nissan Murano and 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles are equipped with defective transmissions. Although Nissan agreed to the settlement, the automaker "denies all allegations of wrongdoing, fault, liability or damage of any kind to ...
-
Audi Says e-tron Battery Recall Lawsuit Fails to Plead Facts Motion to dismiss alleges Audi e-tron battery recalls repair the vehicles, no need for a lawsuit.
— Audi has filed a motion to dismiss an e-tron battery recall lawsuit which alleges Audi won't properly repair the vehicles. Georgia plaintiff Dwight Kelly purchased a 2019 Audi e-tron Quattro and Georgia plaintiff Marcus Horton purchased a 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT. Both owners assert the high-voltage lithium-ion batteries in their cars may short circuit, lose power and catch fire. The lawsuit alleges Audi e-tron battery recalls in 2023 and 2024 failed to fix ...
-
GM Argues Fuel Pump Lawsuit Cannot Be a Nationwide Class Action Lawsuit alleges 2020-2024 Chevrolet Equinox and 2020-2024 GMC Terrain vehicles are defective.
— General Motors says a fuel pump lawsuit must be dismissed, especially claims regarding a nationwide fuel pump class action lawsuit. The lawsuit includes 2020-2024 Chevrolet Equinox and 2020-2024 GMC Terrain vehicles with AC Delco fuel pumps inside the fuel tanks. Florida plaintiffs Greg and Twila Kerr purchased a used 2021 Chevrolet Equinox in October 2022, and Texas plaintiff Robert Knowles purchased a new 2023 GMC Terrain in May 2023. According to the ...
-
Honda CR-V Engine Failure Class Action Lawsuit Filed in California Lawsuit alleges 2018-2022 Honda CR-V SUVs suffer internal engine component failures.
— A Honda CR-V class action lawsuit alleges 2018-2022 CR-V SUVs in California have engine problems that cause engine failures. The plaintiffs own a 2021 Honda CR-V, but soon after they purchased the vehicle it began experiencing "nonconformities" that caused the owners to take the CR-V to a dealer several times. The class action says numerous repair attempts were made when the CR-V was under warranty, but the vehicle was allegedly never repaired. "[T]he ...
-
Honda CMBS Class Action Lawsuit Should Be Tossed, Argues Honda Honda Collision Mitigation Braking Systems allegedly activate suddenly and without warning.
— A Honda CMBS (Collision Mitigation Braking System) class action lawsuit alleges all 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles are dangerous to drive because they can suddenly brake without warning. The Collision Mitigation Braking System is part of the Honda Sensing system which also includes Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Lane Keeping Assist. Honda describes the CMBS: "Featuring a radar ...
-
General Motors OnStar Lawsuit is Allegedly 'Scattershot' Class action lawsuit alleges GM and OnStar sold driving data and caused insurance rates to increase.
— General Motors alleges a 627-page OnStar lawsuit is a "scattershot" class action that includes 1,993 paragraphs asserting 65 separate counts brought by 47 named plaintiffs in 27 states. But GM argues the "claims and theories are unclear or lack merit." Problems began for GM and OnStar when the New York Times reported how the features caused insurance rates to increase for some drivers. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission accused GM and OnStar of ...
-
BMW Coolant Leak Lawsuit: No Nationwide Class Action Two BMW owners claim defective coolant hoses leak coolant which causes engines to overheat.
— A BMW class action lawsuit will proceed in court after two owners sued over allegedly defective coolant leaks from defective coolant hoses. The BMW coolant leak lawsuit was filed in June 2023 and dismissed in June 2024 because the plaintiffs failed to adequately allege a defect. But the dismissal was without prejudice which gave the plaintiffs another opportunity to modify and refile their lawsuit. And while this latest version of the coolant hose lawsuit ...
-
Mazda Fuel Pump Settlement Final Mazda class action lawsuit says fuel pump recall failed, even before the recall began.
— A federal judge has granted final approval to a Mazda fuel pump settlement, ending more than three years of litigation. The Mazda fuel pump class action was filed just days after Mazda recalled vehicles to replace the DENSO fuel pumps . The lawsuit includes these vehicles: 2017–2019 Mazda MX-5 2017–2019 Mazda CX-9 2018–2021 Mazda Mazda3 2017–2019 Mazda Mazda6 2018–2019 Mazda CX-3 2017–2019 Mazda CX-5 2018–2020 Mazda Mazda2 2020 ...
-
Honda Argues Odyssey Power Tailgate Lawsuit Should be Closed Honda Odyssey tailgates can allegedly fail from water entering the power liftgates.
— A Honda Odyssey class action lawsuit alleges the power tailgates fail, but Honda argues the minivan owners who filed the lawsuit "have not identified what the alleged defect actually is." The lawsuit involves 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey minivans with power tailgate problems caused by water leaking through body seams. Without proper sealing of the seams, the Honda Odyssey liftgates will allegedly fail. The Odyssey owners who sued complain the power tailgate ...
-
Tesla FSD Lawsuit That Was Dismissed Remains Dismissed Appeals court rules plaintiff waited too long to file his Tesla Full Self-Driving lawsuit.
-75.png)
— A Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) lawsuit that was dismissed will remain dismissed after the plaintiff failed in his appeal of the dismissal of the New York Tesla class action lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, New York plaintiff Michael Nachman visited a Tesla showroom in December 2016 where a salesperson helped him purchase a vehicle. The plaintiff asserts the Tesla website said “[a]ll Tesla vehicles . . . have the hardware needed for full self-driving ...
Car Problem News & Articles
The most recent car problem news & articles. If you have a tip, please contact our reporting staff.
Trending stories: Massive Takata Airbag Recall, Highly Automated Vehicles (HAV), and the VW Emissions Scandal
-75.png)
Search for Car Issues & News
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S