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Nissan will pay $277.7 million as part of a settlement resolving class action lawsuit claims certain vehicles were equipped with a defective continuously variable transmission, or CVT.
The settlement agreement benefits a nationwide Class of owners and lessees of the following vehicle models:
- 2014 to 2018 Nissan Rogue
- 2015 to 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2015 to 2018 Infiniti QX60
Nissan owns both the Nissan and Infiniti automotive brands. Vehicles from these brands are sold around the country but, according to class action lawsuits, may not be as reliable as customers expect.
Plaintiffs in the Nissan transmission class action lawsuit contend their vehicles suffered from defects originating in the CVT. The CVTs used in Nissan Rogues and other vehicles allegedly cause poor transmission performance, shuddering and shaking, and even complete transmission failure.
The class action lawsuit accused Nissan of knowing about the CVT problem for years due to numerous complaints to the company and to the National Highway Transportation Safety Authority (NHTSA). Instead of taking action, Nissan allegedly failed to warn customers or fix the problem.
Owners and lessees were allegedly forced to pay “exorbitant” costs to repair the CVTs. In some cases, transmissions allegedly needed several repairs.
Nissan has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $277.7 million to resolve the claims.
All settlement Class Members are eligible for a new vehicle limited warranty extension under the Nissan transmission class action settlement deal. This benefit extends the warranty on Class vehicles by 24 months or 24,000 miles — whichever comes first.
For Nissan vehicles, the original warranty covered 60 months or 60,000 miles. With the extension, the Nissan new vehicle limited warranty covers 84 months or 84,000 miles.
For Infinity vehicles, the original warranty covered 72 months or 72,000 miles. With the extension, the Infinity new vehicle limited warranty covers 96 months or 96,000 miles.
In addition to extending vehicle warranties, the Nissan CVT settlement provides cash reimbursement for owners or lessees who had to pay for transmission repairs out of pocket after their warranty expires.
If the repairs fell within the new warranty time period, Class Members can collect up to $5,000.
However, if the repairs occurred outside of the extended warranty period, consumers are not eligible for payment.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 22, 2022.
Although the Nissan transmission class action settlement deal was awarded preliminary approval on Oct. 13, 2021, the court still needs to make a final decision about the settlement’s fairness. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for March 21, 2022.
In order to receive repair reimbursement under the Nissan CVT class action lawsuit nsettlement, Class Members must submit a valid claim form by March 22, 2022, or 30 days after their qualifying transmission repair — whichever date is later.
Who’s Eligible
Nationwide Class of owners and lessees of the following vehicle models:
- 2014 to 2018 Nissan Rogue
- 2015 to 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2015 to 2018 Infiniti QX60
Potential Award
Up to $5,000
However, if the repairs occurred outside of the extended warranty period, consumers are not eligible for payment.
Proof of Purchase
If you have documentation showing the replacement or repair was to the transmission assembly (including torque converter and/or valve body) or automatic transmission control unit (ATCU) in your vehicle, please submit an original or true and correct copy of documentation created by an authorized Nissan or Infiniti dealer or other non-Nissan/Infiniti automotive repair facility at or around the time of the replacement or repair, that includes your vehicle’s VIN, proof you paid out of pocket in whole or in part for the replacement or repair, the amount you paid for the replacement or repair, the vehicle’s mileage at the time of replacement or repair, and the date of replacement or repair to your vehicle.If the replacement or repair was performed after the mileage and durational limits of the warranty extension as applicable to the vehicle, and you have documentation showing an authorized Nissan or Infiniti dealer previously diagnosed and recommended replacement or repair to your transmission or ATCU when your vehicle was within the mileage and durational limits of the warranty extension, submit — in addition to the documentation requested above — include an original or true and correct copy of documentation created by the authorized dealer at or near the time of the diagnosis and recommendation that includes the following information: the authorized Nissan or Infiniti dealer diagnosed and recommended a replacement or repair to the transmission assembly (including torque converter and/or valve body) or ATCU in your vehicle, your vehicle’s VIN, the vehicle’s mileage at the time of the dealer’s diagnosis and recommendation, and the date of the dealer’s diagnosis and recommendation.
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
03/22/2022
Case Name
Teresa Stringer, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., Case No. 3:21-cv-00099, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division
Final Hearing
03/21/2022
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Stringer v. Nissan North America Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 43514
Providence, RI 02940-3514
Class Counsel
Mark S. Greenstone
GREENSTONE LAW APC
J. Gerard Stranch, IV
BRANSETTER STRANCH & JENNINGS PLLC
Marc L. Godino
GLANCY PRONGAY & MURRAY LLP
Defense Counsel
E. Paul Cauley Jr.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP
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314 thoughts onNissan Defective CVT Transmission $277.7M Class Action Settlement
I bought my 2016 Nissan rogue 2 years ago. Now, May 2023, I’m having transmission issues and need my transmission replaced. Would Nissan pay for this because of the class action lawsuit? Or is it too late?
Idk but they certainly won’t pay for mines, I have 2012 Nissan maxima and in need of transmission replacement which is what they only do! He quoted me over $6000.00 I have stern law firm continuously pressuring me to sign a document for them to represent me, but I see the case against Nissan has already settled, so idk what they’re trying to do.
Ok. Now I am Upset. I bought a 2014 Nissan Versa used from the Nissan Dealership in 2020. I had to pay in
for an extended warranty in addition to the car cost to cover my transmision in case of failure. They charged me for a two year warranty. Four months later my transmission went out. I took it into the dealership they said nothing about this class action lawsuit. They supposable replaced the transmission and now it has not even been two years and its going out again. Now the warranty I purchased from the dealership is expired. I know this because I had taken the car back to have it repaired but they said sorry your warranty expired. I mentioned to them if nissan had a recall on these transmissions. They said no like there was not a problem. I am really mad now.
My claim ID is: NAM-10410750901 confirmed on 12/22/2022.
I haven’t heard anything since this email confirmation was sent and I have sent two emails inquiring about the claim with no response yet.
Please let me know if you can help me find out more.
And still no payment in south florida. I just called an left a message for an update. They told me in January claim was approved and they were waiting on more funds from Nissan to expect payment in February. Well its March 1st…..i wish the mechanic allowed me to take this long to pay for the transmission when we replaced it.
What number did you call
My name is Elvira Zavala Terrazas and I bought a Nissan Sentra 2017 I have so many problems with the transmission and some other parts
My 2016 Rouge I purchased in 2020, now needs a new transmission without any warning! I live in MA and its stuck at a dealership in VT. They wans $5200. Is there anything I can do to get Nissan to help repair it. I am outside the miles but w/in the dates of the extension. I feel like they sold me a lemon and knew it!
Took in my 2016 nissan rogue due to rattling noise. Took it to nissan paid for diagnostic 230 they tell me i need a new transmission over 7000 :/. Anything I can do for nissan to cover?
Still no check here in south florida
I know amounts are Different but nobody posted their check amount liol
Your check is based off of what you paid for replacement up to $5,000.
Mine is Coming tomorrow. p.o. box in los angeles ca. guess it is a check lol
What did you get?
How did you check the status
Anyone on the west coast get a check yet? Mine got approved and I am in Oregon. Which state are checks coming from?
The letter I received came from California. I’m in Arkansas and received mine Monday