Missouri Nissan Altima, Maxima floor pan class action settlement

Update:

• The deadline to file a claim has been updated to Oct. 31, 2023.

Nissan has reached a class action lawsuit settlement with Missouri customers who claimed certain Altima and Maxima have a defective front floor pan that rusts prematurely and causes damage to the vehicles.

Class members include those consumers who have a 2002 through 2006 Nissan Altima or a 2004 through 2008 Nissan Maxima currently registered in Missouri or registered in Missouri at the time they conducted repairs related to an allegedly defective floor pan.

A vehicle’s floor pan provides rigidity, serves as a barrier and is the base for the vehicle’s seats.

Nissan has not admitted any wrongdoing related to the Altima and Maxima floor pan class action lawsuit but has agreed to settle the claims in the interest of avoiding the costs and risks of continuing litigation. 

Class members are eligible for benefits related to their class vehicles.

Class members who take their class vehicles to an authorized Nissan dealership within one year of the effective date of the settlement are eligible to receive an inspection of their vehicle.

Those class members who take their vehicles in for repair and their floor pans are found to be defective are eligible to receive a free repair and a rental car to use for up to five days if necessary.

Class members who have already paid to repair front floor pan corrosion present in their Altima or Maxima class vehicle are eligible to receive reimbursement for repair costs. 

If the repairs were conducted at a Nissan dealership, class members can receive reimbursement for 100% of out-of-pocket expenses. 

If the repairs were not conducted at a Nissan dealership, class members can receive reimbursement for 100% of out-of-pocket expenses up to $5,000.

The deadline to opt out of the Nissan Altima and Maxima settlement, submit a dispute or file an objection to the settlement is Sept. 6, 2022.

Class members are invited to attend a final fairness hearing in the settlement, scheduled for Sept. 29, 2022.

The deadline to file a claim for benefits in the Missouri Altima and Maxima floor pan class action lawsuit settlement is Oct. 31, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Class members include those consumers who have a 2002 through 2006 Nissan Altima or a 2004 through 2008 Nissan Maxima currently registered in Missouri or registered in Missouri at the time they conducted repairs related to an allegedly defective floor pan.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Class members seeking reimbursement for previously paid, unreimbursed out-of-pocket repair costs for corroded front floor pan must provide proof of the repair cost, proof of payment and sufficient information for administrator to verify Missouri ownership at the time the repair was made.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

10/31/2023

Case Name

Hays v. Nissan North America, Inc., Case No. 4:17-CV-0353-BCW, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Final Hearing

09/29/2022

Settlement Website

MissouriFloorpanSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Hays, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc.
c/o KCC Class Action Services
P.O. Box 8060
San Rafael, CA 94912-8060
855-770-4786

Class Counsel

Matthew L. Dameron
WILLIAMS DIRKS DAMERON LLC

Defense Counsel

Holly Pauling Smith
SHOOK HARDY & BACON