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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
Noticed some shaking in mine but never thought anything of it until I read about this major class action lawsuit. I have 2014 Nissan Pathfinder platinum love it but notice the jerks. Well I hope something is done with this lawsuit and everyone that has a Nissan or infinite gets help and Nissan does the right thing.
I purchase my 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum in November 2013. I have the same issue going on and just paid a little over $3,000.00 for the repairs. The reference code provided was NTB15-014a. I’m truly disappointed because I called Nissan of America and asked for a good faith warranty since they are aware of these issues and the denied my request. I will NEVER purchase from Nissan again, my car is 2-1/2 years old with 80k miles (most commuting) and to have to now worry that this will eventually lead to transmission issues is just horrible. Transmissions for these vehicles run anywhere from $4-5k for replacement. Please keep me posted on anything regarding a class action lawsuit.
Why did u have to pay, your car is still new?
Omg! I was just looking at a 2013 pathfinder with 47, XXX miles and a 3.5L cvt transmission. I test drove it yesterday and told the dealer I’d get back with him! Thank GOD I completed this Google search which lead me to this mistake saving page! Hooray! I’m blessed! I will not purchase this vehicle. I love the inside, the wood grain and leather but won’t love these transmission problems! Thanks guys. Thank god for the Internet! I hope nissan takes care of this and makes it right!
I am in process of having the third transmission installed on my 2013. i would like more info on this suit.
So+glad+to+know+I+wasn’t+going+crazy+when+my+2013+PF+started+doing+this+violent+jerking/shaking+while+driving+to+work+this+morning.++I+took+it+straight+to+the+dealership+and+am+waiting+to+hear+the+outcome.++I+see+a+new+Non+Nissan+vehicle+in+my+future!++I’ve+never+felt+this+frightened+driving+in+my+life.
How+do+you+get+in+this+lawsuit?++I+have+a+2014+Pathfinder+Platium+Premium.++On+my+4th+transmission!!!+I+hate+my+vehicle..scared+to+drive+it+any+distance.+Would+like+to+trade+it+for+something+else+(not+NISSAN)+but+afraid+i+would+end+up+still+oweing+money+to+the+bank.
Nissan suckered u into buying their unreliable cars. A pretty amazing feat considering u have to be a complete moron to still buy a car when there is COUNTLESS info online about how unreliable they are. I just found out that Nissan and Renault are one in the same. Terrible news. Renault makes awful, unreliable products, now that’s the same with Nissan. Seriously, what idiot just throws $30,000 on a car without doing research first????
It’s easy when you think of my dilemma. I bought a one owner used 2006 pathfinder private sale. It was a great vehicle until the radiator went out. Then my transmission right when my mom died I had no way to get to my mom. I didn’t research anything that day I stood I the dealership in Oak Ridge TN and they traded me up to a 2013 pathfinder. I bought in distress due to my moms passing. Oh I know what’s a girl to do now that her warranty ran out 6000 miles later after they did a update on my transmission oh please CVT they knew when they sold that car to me it was faulty I’m now being told 5600.00 to fix this piece of crap I’m hurt and unforgiving on this. I still owe for this car. I am a single mother 4 kids omg 5600.00 they are just criminal
Same problem here. Purchased my brand new 2014 Sentra in Oct. 2014. A year later, less than 17,000 miles and it shuts off on me in the middle of the road. Turns out, I need a new transmission. I couldnt believe it. They replaced it and I took it home. I had my daughter at the beginning of this year so I didnt drive it much until recently. Now at 21,000 miles, turns out I need a new transmission again!! Why do I have to put her life at risk?! Its getting replaced as we speak, but this is absurd. My email is maritzaf876@gmail.com if anyone can help me figure out what to do. I dont feel safe at all!!
2013 Pathfinder transmission shutters at times during light acceleration, extremely violent at times to the point the car looses power. Returning car to the dealer for the third time next week for the same issue. Problem started around 1k mi, continues to get worse, now at 7k mi.
I have the same problem, while changing lanes in the high way I felt the car could no longer accelerate and then it began to shake as I tried to accelerate more. I thought maybe I was driving with the emergency brakes on or something; however, I wasn’t. I leased the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum edition with so far 14k miles. I am taking it in today for service, Ill keep everyone posted.