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Nissan North America Inc. has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to warn consumers about a dangerous transmission defect that affects 2013 and 2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles.
According to the Nissan transmission defect class action lawsuit, the Pathfinder vehicles suffer from a transmission defect that causes them to violently jerk or shake when accelerating from 15 to 30 miles per hour. Further, this transmission defect allegedly prevents the affected vehicles from accelerating as intended.
The Nissan Pathfinder transmission defect is allegedly due to the defective design of a continuously variable transmission known as the “JATCO CVT8HT,” which is prone to a “CVT belt slip condition.”
“The transmission defect creates an unreasonably dangerous situation and creates the risk of a crash; it is inevitable that an individual will be injured or killed due to a collision caused by this safety defect,” the Nissan class action lawsuit alleges.
Nissan was aware of the “irreparable” transmission defect before the first 2013 Nissan Pathfinder was sold, according to the class action lawsuit. Additionally, Nissan began receiving complaints since at least 2013 through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Better Business Bureau, Internet forums, Nissan dealerships and direct complaints by owners of the affected vehicles.
The Nissan class action lawsuit lists numerous complaints from consumers about the Pathfinder transmission defect. Several consumers described the sensation as feeling like they were driving over a highway rumble strip.
Plaintiff Kenai Batista, a Florida resident, purchased a brand new 2014 Nissan Pathfinder in October 2013, according to the transmission defect class action lawsuit. She first experienced violent shuddering while accelerating in January 2014 and was fearful for her safety and her children’s safety. She took the vehicle to the dealership’s service department, but attempts at fixing the transmission issues were unsuccessful, the class action lawsuit alleges. Batista says she would not have purchased the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle if she had known about the transmission defect.
“Nissan continues to sell and lease the Pathfinder despite its awareness of the defect and the danger it poses to consumers and other drivers,” said plaintiff’s attorney Ronald P. Weil of Weil Quaranta McGovern PA.
“This poses a potentially serious problem at any time, particularly when a car is merging onto high-speed traffic on a freeway,” explains Mary Olszewska, also of Weil Quaranta McGovern PA.
The Nissan Pathfinder class action lawsuit alleges that the transmission defect affects more than 100,000 vehicles throughout the United States.
Potential Class Members of the transmission defect class action lawsuit include all U.S. residents who own, owned, lease or leased a 2013 or 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The plaintiff is also seeking certification of a subclass of Florida residents who have owned or leased the affected vehicles.
Cory Watson PC, one of the firms bringing this Nissan class action lawsuit, previously represented consumers in the settlement of a class action lawsuit (Banks v. Nissan North America Inc.) over an electrical component defect that allegedly caused sudden brake failure. Under the terms of the brake defect settlement, which was filed in December in California federal court, Nissan will offer reimbursement to current and former owners of about 350,000 Nissan vehicles that were affected by the alleged defect.
The plaintiff is represented by Weil Quaranta McGovern PA, Newsome Melton LLP, and Corey Watson PC.
The Nissan Transmission Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Batista v. Nissan North America Inc., Case No. 1:14-cv-24728-RNS, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
UPDATE: On Oct. 11, 2016, Nissan has reached a settlement with a group of consumers accusing the company of producing vehicles with defective transmissions and concealing the information from drivers.
UPDATE 2: The Nissan transmission defect class action settlement is now open! Click here to see if you qualify.
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81 thoughts onNissan Faces Pathfinder Transmission Defect Class Action Lawsuit
We leased a 2014 PF in March of 2014. Transmission was replaced in July of 2014. We are now noticing the new transmission shuttering at low speeds.
I bought my Nissan Pathfinder in 08/2014 and after 15K miles transmission broke on highway, luckily avoided the accident, I was out of state and the dealer did not give me a loaner, stayed there three days, lost my work and when I came back to the Nissan Dealer I bought from, they were extremely rude and unprofessional. This is the first and last time I have bought Nissan and will not recommend it to anyone. Huge disappointment.
Would anyone be able to give me advice. I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra needs new transmission at 60828 miles. The car has only been driven by me and always taken to the dealership for maintenance. No signs or warning lights of any issues prior. Nissan customer affairs refuses to help with costs. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!
I am having exacatly the same problem with my 2012 Nissan Sentra with 60100 miles. Transmission died, dealership refuses to replace under warranty. We are talking to Nissan directly but they keep stalling and putting us off or not returning calls. It has been 9 days now. Replacing the transmission will cost $4000 Canadian according to the dealership. We need a class action suit for the Nissan Sentra.
Does any one have any idea what ever became of this class action suit? My 14 PF (just turned 20k miles) is in the shop as we speak………..for the third time in 2 months. The last straw was when it hesitated and my wife was almost creamed by an 18 wheeler. Needless to say, I was a little upset when the dealer said nothing was wrong with it. Seems I got their attention when I let him and everyone else around know that the vehicle was unsafe and if anything happened to my wife while driving this POS, that my name would look good on the dealer sign out front. They have had it for 3 days now. We will see.
I am on my second transmission and had my CVT replaced since my purchase 2013 Pathfinder. Thankfully, they paid for all the repairs. My airbag light in the passenger seat is always on when no one is in the seat.
There is the same problem with the 2013 Nissan Sentra, I have had my transmission replaced twice, owned the car only two months. Each time was on the highway when it stopped accelerating almost caused major accident both times. Now the car is jerking again so will be on to my 3rd transmission and owe 18,000 on loan, just got it!! I have read numerous complaints with other 2013 nissan senta transmissions. At this rate I will be putting in a new transmission every month for 5 years when my loan is paid off. I can not believe a company would not recall these vehicles, maybe when i die in an accident they will care!!
what have you done and have you found out anything about a classaction lawsuit because I am having the same problem in my 2013 nissan sentra.
Dixie and Kristin. we are experiencing same problems with Nissan Sentra 2013. Lets discuss the situation. Please contact me at geminixiv@Hotmail.com
My 2012 Nissan Sentra is at the dealership right now. 102 000 km and the transmission needs to be replaced. I tried to pull out onto a major highway and could not accelerate. Lucky to be alive. I would love to be part of a class action suit for the Sentra. Nissan knows these transmissions are faulty but they continue to put them in cars.
Kristin Held, My name is Gerardo Frias. I am having the same problem with a 2013 Nissan Sentra. Transmission failed completely at 73K miles. Almost hit when entering the highway. If you see this posting can you contact me so we can be added in case of legal action ? Thanks.
went to the dealer like 5 times already telling them that there’s a metal to metal sound when im doing between 20 to 40 mph and they cant ever hear anything but i hear it every single time i drive it and i have 2 kids under 3 years old.
I just bought a 2013 Pathfinder and I have felt it shutter 2 times since purchasing it.
I have a 2015 nissan pathfinder and my transmission went after 4 monts 2000 miles they are replacing it now watt to do
I need more information on this. I just bought a 2013 Nissan pathfinder 4 months ago and is going in shop tomorrow for same issues. This is a huge concern for me and my husband and would like answers. I would hate to think we just spent 25,000 on something that is a lemon.