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Who Qualifies: The Class includes residents of the United States or its territories, including Puerto Rico, who purchased or leased a 2013-2018 Nissan Altima manufactured with halogen headlights.
Potential Award: Varies
Proof of Purchase Required: Yes
Claim Deadline: 4/25/2022
UPDATE:
- This class action settlement is paying out up to $1,200 as of Dec. 30, 2022.
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Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!
Certain Altima owners and lessees may be eligible to benefit from a class action settlement resolving claims that some Nissan Altima headlights — specifically halogen headlights — are defective.
The Class includes residents of the United States or its territories, including Puerto Rico, who purchased or leased a 2013-2018 Nissan Altima manufactured with halogen headlights.
All model-year 2013 through 2018 Nissan Altima vehicles were manufactured with halogen headlamps and are included in the Class, except the following, which were manufactured with Xenon or LED headlamps and are therefore not covered under the settlement:
- Model year 2013-2018, 3.5L SL trim
- Model year 2017, 3.5L SR trim
- Model year 2016-2017, 2.5L SR trim, with LED Appearance package
- Model year 2016-2018, 2.5L SR trim, with Tech package
- Model year 2017, 2.5L SR trim, Midnight Edition
The settlement does not cover lightbulbs, only headlamp assemblies.
Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit alleged the Nissan Altima headlights were defective in that they could become delaminated, resulting in dimmer light coming from the low beams.
On average, Nissan sold an average of about 294,000 Altimas annually between 2013 and 2018, according to data provided by Engine Patrol.
Nissan Altima Halogen Headlights Settlement Benefits
Class Members are entitled to several benefits under the terms of the settlement agreement:
- Warranty extension: Nissan has agreed to extend the terms of the Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the headlamp assemblies in all Class Vehicles by 36 months, subject to the terms and conditions of the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty applicable to the Class Vehicle.
- Reimbursement for replacement of headlamps: Nissan will reimburse Class Members for parts and labor paid for by the Class Member for qualifying repairs involving the replacement of headlamp assemblies if the work is performed up to Oct. 25, 2021, regardless of whether it was done within the extended warranty. If the replacement was performed by an authorized dealer, the full amount the Class Member paid will be reimbursed. If the replacement was performed by a non-Nissan automotive repair facility, the automaker will reimburse actual costs for parts and labor paid up to $1,200 per replacement pair. If the Class Member paid for parts but not labor, Nissan will reimburse the actual costs for parts and shipping.
- Reimbursement within extended warranty and prior to effective date: Class Members within their extended warranty period and do not want to wait until the settlement’s effective date to acquire replacement headlamps may pay out of pocket for replacement headlamps from an authorized Nissan dealer and submit a claim for reimbursement.
- One-time replacement for vehicles already outside the extended warranty: If the Class Member’s 72-month extended warranty period has expired and they are experiencing headlamp dimming due to delamination, Nissan will provide a one-time free replacement of the headlamp assemblies. A valid “Out-of-Warranty Claim Form” must be filed within 65 days of the settlement effective date, and the replacement must be completed by an authorized Nissan dealer within six months after that 65-day deadline.
The settlement administrator will mail a notice of the effective date and Out-of-Warranty Claim Forms to Class Members who can be identified through public records as having extended warranties that will be expired as of the Effective Date.
A final approval hearing in the Nissan Altima headlights class action settlement will take place Dec. 20, 2021.
The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement is Nov. 22, 2021.
The deadline for in-warranty repairs — within six years if it’s a new purchase or lease — begins on the settlement’s effective date, expected to be Jan. 20, 2022, or later.
The deadline to claim a one-time out-of-warranty replacement will be announced when the settlement becomes effective.
The deadline to file a reimbursement claim is April 25, 2022.
Who’s Eligible
The Class includes residents of the United States or its territories, including Puerto Rico, who purchased or leased a 2013-2018 Nissan Altima manufactured with halogen headlights.
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Invoice from repairs
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
04/25/2022
Case Name
Rafael Suarez, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., Case No.3:21-cv-00393-WLC-AN, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division
Final Hearing
12/20/2021
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
KCC Class Action Services LLC
Suarez v. Nissan Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 43250
Providence, RI 02940-3250
855-786-0996
Class Counsel
Timothy N. Mathews
Alex M. Kashurba
Samantha E. Holbrook
Zachary P. Beatty
CHIMICLES SCHWARTZ KRINER & DONALDSON-SMITH LLP
Defense Counsel
Brigid M. Carpenter
BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL BERKOWITZ PC
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91 thoughts onNissan Altima Headlights Defect Class Action Settlement
People got told that I had sufficient information but they made a mistake and thought I didn’t send the right information and waited six months to tell me that it was correct but now they’re saying I will get a check but they have no money they got to wait for Nissan to send money but I thought they already got paid and because of their error I have to wait now when I verified it last September and submitted before that and have the emails to prove the conversations I’d like to know who to contact about this Nissan or who because I’m tired of waiting for my money back it isn’t just 50bucks it’s almost 1100
My 2010 Altima has the same problem, but your settlement only covers newer models am I out of luck or ehat
I got my claim number and went in to the dealer. They tested my headlights and said they ordered new headlights for me. I called 3 months ago and was told they’re on the way. Now 6 months later and that guy doesn’t work there anymore and they have no record I was ever there. The window to place a new order is now closed. They’ve lost my lifetime business over a $200 part for something that should have been a recall in the first place.
Sent in my claim, 2/1/2022, never heard anything, took my car to the dealership, they said my car failed the test and would contact me to have my lights fixed, this was June 2022, as of today October 2022, I’m still waiting on my lights to be fixed, in the meantime I’m still running off the road, hitting curves, getting bashed for driving with my High Beams on. if their is a settle I would like to get my car lights fixed, its dangerous driving and you cant see. and if its your only means of transportation
I never got any paper for the replacement!!
I got the form late but I kept call and going by the only thing that they said was it was not in on back order. I did this before the pandemic and now they say I was not on the list they can’t help me.
I received paperwork saying my claim was approved in April 2022, I still have never received payment even though their website states checks were mailed
D. Hollis – Where exactly are you seeing that “their website states checks were mailed”?
I sent my reimbursement form and receipt to receive reimbursement back in January and I have not heard one word from Nissan or from the law firm representing. How do I get my money? I have spent hours upon hours trying to get in touch with someone.
Me too. It’s bullshit
I emailed copy of my receipt for parts and labor expense after replacing my headlights. Company responded saying they couldn’t read the receipt and to resend again . The second time , I mailed a copy of the receipt…. I never heard anything back . I’ve done research upon research and can’t speak to anyone . Only the automated system !!! What’s going on with the CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, has anyone received their payment ??
I had an accident driving at night in my 2018 Nissan Altima. I had my high beam on but still couldn’t see to well and almost hit an animal. But I ran into a ditch and totaled my Altima trying to avoid hitting a deer
Suarez v. Nissan settlement administrator will not respond. I sent my claim and receipt certified mail. They responded 7 months later near the deadline that they did not receive copy of receipt so I emailed it and mailed again. No automated response that they received it, called and they will not communicate. How is a business allowed to operate like this to distribute reimbursement under the courts.
Please add me
From the windy city letter in informed mail today what up
Checks
The Altima Headlight Settlement Administrator will begin sending checks for approved reimbursement claims in late June 2022. If your claim is deemed deficient, the claims administrator will send a letter explaining the deficiency and providing you an opportunity to cure it. Those letters are expected to be mailed in July.
If I did that and never heard back what does that mean. I sent the paper back with the receipt and have not heard anything and the number were you could talk with someone is all prerecorded. Can someone reach out to me with more information.
Thank you
My 2010 Altima has the same problem, but your settlement only covers newer models am I out of luck or am I cover for my 2010 Altima? Or do I pay out of my pocket