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A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging certain Nissan Altima vehicles contain a defect that causes dashboards to melt, crack and become sticky when exposed to prolonged heat and humidity.
If you are a Florida resident and you purchased or leased a new or used 2008 or 2009 Nissan Altima in the State of Florida on or before Apr. 1, 2017, you may be entitled to benefits from the dashboard defect class action settlement.
The Nissan Altima class action lawsuit was initially filed in November 2014 by plaintiff Tracy Sanborn. Plaintiff Louis Lucrezia joined the litigation in January 2015.
The plaintiffs allege that the material used to make dashboards in 2008 and 2009 Nissan Altima vehicles was unable to withstand the heat and humidity that is common in Florida.
According to the Nissan Altima class action lawsuit, this alleged defect caused the dashboards to crack, melt and become sticky when exposed to prolonged heat and humidity. In many cases, the dashboard would develop a glossy and reflective sheen that created a glare on the windshield, the plaintiffs claim.
Nissan denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the dashboard defect class action lawsuit to avoid the burden and expense of trial. The Nissan class action settlement was preliminarily approved on Aug. 10, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Nissan settlement include: “All consumers who are residents of, and purchased or leased a new or used 2008 or 2009 Nissan Altima in the State of Florida on or before April 1, 2017.”
Potential Award
Nissan has agreed to reimburse Class Members for the cost (minus $250) of replacing the dashboard. According to the settlement documents, the cost to replace or repair the allegedly defective dashboard costs between $1,500 to $2,000.
If you are unable to afford the cost of replacement or repair, you may go to a Nissan dealer and obtain a written quote for the price of the dashboard replacement and submit that quote with your Claim Form.
The Settlement Administrator will send payment to the dealership (or provide you with a check made out to the dealership) for the replacement of the dashboard. You will still be required to pay $250 to have the dashboard replaced.
Proof of Purchase
You should provide proof of payment for the dashboard repair/replacement when you submit your Claim Form. If you cannot provide proof of payment, you should provide the name of the Nissan dealership that performed the replacement and the date of repair. Nissan will attempt to verify the repair and will only provide reimbursement if it is able to do so.
Claim Form Deadline
As soon after replacement of the dashboard as possible, preferably by June 7, 2017.
NOTE: The dashboard must be replaced, or its deteriorated condition documented by Nissan in preparation for replacement no later than April 29, 2017.
Case Name
Sanborn, et al. v. Nissan North America Inc., Case No. 0:14-cv-62567, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami
Final Hearing
1/5/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Sanborn v. Nissan North America Settlement Administrator
c/o Kurtzman Carson Consultants (KCC)
P.O. Box 30244
College Station, TX 77842-3244
844-824-5782
Class Counsel
GIBBS LAW GROUP LLP
GREG COLEMAN LAW PC
NOTE: You may contact Class Counsel at (800) 808-5294.
Defense Counsel
JENNER & BLOCK LLP
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20 thoughts onFlorida Nissan Altima Dashboard Defect Class Action Settlement
I submitted a claim at the end of February and I expected to hear back by now.
How long should it take to get the claim approved or denied?
I am waiting to hear before I get the dashboard replaced at Nissan.
The class-action lawsuit initially included other Nissan and Infiniti models, but the settlement was only for the Altima. I’m very frustrated b/c I’m having this problem with my Maxima, but for some reason it was not included as initially listed. This problem exists for the same year Nissan Maxima and a few models of Infiniti’s. Are there any plans for an additional class-action lawsuit for additional Nissan/Infiniti vehicles? What can be done to help?
Me too the 2011 almost killed me with all the defects in locked me the brakes would stop the car had something strange coming out the vents the hood was on fire I nearly died died due to my recalls and issues I which i obtained a additional warranty it cost me too like 40k it was a pos I suffered financially from it Geico knows and Kc Mo I nearly died from Nissan!!!!!
I have an ’07 Nissan Altima here in Florida that is like that. Is it worth trying to contact them?
I have a 2007 Nissan Altima. I Live in Texas and my dash is doing the same thing.! Does anyone know if they are doing anything for Texas and other states? Any information would be appreciated.!
I have an 07 Chevy Tahoe. I have had it since 07 and about 09 the dashboarf has been cracked in 3 areas. A few years back I called and was give a quote around the $500 price. Has there been any complaints with regard to this car make and model dashboard?
what about 08 versa. my dash has a crack from the heat
What about an 09 nissan maxima?
I have a 2006 Altima and live in So Cal. The dash is fine, the car is fine, the paint is horrid! It’s nearly completely off the top of the car, right down to the metal. Now it’s getting other spots on the rest of the body. I contacted Corporate and they won’t stand behind it. Just too bad. Took it to the dealer and they contacted Corporate….same results. Now I’m stuck with this car with low mileage and horrid paint. I can’t see paying the price for a new paint job and no one would even offer a discount to take care of it. Thinking about starting a class action law suit re this….I’ve seen this problem on many cars of those years…05,06, 07…..
I have a 2011 Nissan Altima with the exact same dashboard problem. It has melted in the heat and is sticky and it makes it hard to see out of the windshield. Is there anything I can do or someone I can contact?
Thanks.