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Nissan was hit with a class action alleging a serious defect in Infiniti brand vehicles causes the paint to delaminate and peel.
Lead plaintiff John Anglin alleges in his class action lawsuit that Nissan uses severely defective paint on Infiniti vehicles that not only peels, but can also cause rust and other damage to the vehicles’ metal body.
Further, says the plaintiff, the damage often occurs after the warranty period on the vehicle expires and Nissan refuses to fix the damage.
Anglin alleges that he purchased a white 2011 Infiniti at a dealership that cost nearly $73,000. However, shortly after his purchase in 2016, the paint began peeling, so much so that, according to the plaintiff, his vehicle looked grey. The plaintiff says he told both the dealership and Nissan about the problem, but they refused to do anything about it.
“Unlike tires, batteries, and engine oil, which need regular replacement, in modern vehicles, particularly luxury vehicles, automobile paint is expected to last the lifetime of the vehicle, such that, absent an accident, a vehicle owner reasonably would not expect to have to spend thousands of dollars to have their vehicle stripped and repainted during the ownership of the car,” alleges the Nissan class action complaint.
According to the class action, Infiniti vehicles are marketed as luxury cars and owners “receive ‘an unprecedented commitment to professionalism and customer service that is tailored to fit you and your individual needs,’” per Nissan marketing. At the time of manufacture, alleges the plaintiff, the factory applied defective paint; however, the defect was latent and not apparent to consumers when they decided to purchase an Infiniti.
The plaintiff alleges that Nissan is aware of the latent defect in the paint and has been subject to numerous customer complaints. Even while the plaintiff was contacting the dealership and Nissan customer service, continues the plaintiff, Nissan was aware of the problem, but denied it and refused to help Infiniti owners affected by the peeling paint.
“The paint on Plaintiff’s vehicle, as well as other Infiniti brand vehicles purchased by consumers, did not conform to industry standards, particularly given the luxury status and relatively new age of the vehicle,” alleges the complaint.
The plaintiff seeks to represent a nationwide Class of consumers who purchased new Nissan Infiniti brand vehicles with defective paint, along with an Illinois subclass. The class action lawsuit alleges that Nissan was negligent, violated the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, breached implied warranties and contracts, and violated Illinois consumer protection laws.
The class action lawsuit is seeking damages, a constructive trust against Nissan on behalf of the proposed Class, and an injunction from selling vehicles with defective paint along with attorneys’ fees.
Anglin is represented by David L. Gerbie, Myles McGuire and Eugene Y. Turin of McGuire Law PC.
The Nissan Infiniti Peeling Paint Class Action Lawsuit is John Anglin v. Nissan North America Inc., Case No. 1:17-cv-04240, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.
UPDATE: November 2019, the Nissan, Infiniti peeling paint settlement website is now active. Find out what your rights are as Class Members by clicking here.
UPDATE 2: August 2020, the Nissan Rogue white paint class action settlement is now open. Click here to file a claim.
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316 thoughts onNissan Infiniti Class Action Says Vehicles’ Paint Peels Prematurely
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I have a 2016 Maxima paint on the bumper flaking off and peeling how disappointing.
Sounds like we need to open another case!! I am having the same problem on my 2015 white QX60 I just bought in February 2019
I have a 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5
The clearcoat started coming off within 2 years. The roof, hood, trunk. It’s a $23,000 car and I’m embarrassed to drive it. I’ve seen MANY Altimas in my area with the same issue.
Why was the suit dismissed?
I have a white 2011 Infiniti QX56, there is no paint left on the hood of my vehicle and most of the paint on my roof is peeled off and showing rust spots. Infiniti Canada refuses to help me, telling me it was from rock chip. I can’t sell this vehicle because it is worthless and To paint it cost more than it is worth, I will never buy an Infiniti again, what a horrible company.
I also have a white 2011 QX56 that had the same issues. Somehow, I was able to get Nissan to repaint the vehicle through my dealer but I am looking to get reimbursed for thousands of dollars I put into it just a few years ago to repaint the rear hatch, part of a bumper and fender that were clearly part of the same issue.
My Infiniti clear coat peeled all over my car. Started on the hood and spread li ike some kind of cancer! This is the second Infiniti in the family with the same issue.
My 2011 pearl white infinity is peeling on the hood and roof. There is a rust spot growing on the roof. My local infinity dealer has given up on me and sent me to Ashley at consumer affairs. I haven’t heard back from her, ever and it’s been over 2 weeks. I can’t sell, or trade in. This is very unfair. I am so unhappy with how Infinity is handling this. What can we do??
I have a 2010 blue Nissan Frontier, also have paint peeling away. Took to Nissan, service guy told me that he has seen it before but could not do anything about it. This is my 2nd frontier bought at same dealership, it will be my LAST.
My car is peeling bad. I have gotten my entire back gate of my QX56 repainted in March 2019 now the entire top of my truck is peeling. This is horrible !
My white QX56 is peeling bad I was hoping this civil action would take place
We received a mailer stating that it is settled and to bring your car to local dealership to repainted and they will also provide a loaner car
a Is that all cars , mine is pealing too . my car is 2013 nissan
Good luck with that. I contacted my local Infiniti dealer who told me to call Infinti Consumer Affairs to get a claim number. Consumer Affairs told me I would be responsible for 40% of a $14,000 paint job. Just great.