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A federal class action lawsuit claims Nissan knowingly sold certain Maxima, Altima and Quest vehicles equipped with defective automatic transmissions that can suddenly and unexpectedly fail while being driven.
According to the Nissan transmission defect class action lawsuit, the allegedly defective transmissions are present in 2004-2006 Nissan Maximas, 2005-2006 Nissan Altimas, and 2004-2007 Nissan Quests. The class action lawsuit claims Nissan knew, or should have known, since at least 2004 that the automatic transmissions in these vehicles are defective, which can cause them to break down prematurely; experience transmission slips, delayed shifts, and acceleration surging; and suffer mechanical failure.
Rather than alerting consumers about this safety hazard and offering to repair the vehicles, “Nissan has concealed this problem from its customers at the time of purchase or lease and thereafter,” the class action lawsuit states. Not only has this put consumers in danger, but it has also allowed Nissan to profit from the defect by selling replacement parts to Class Members.
The Nissan transmission defect class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all U.S. consumers who purchased or leased any 2004 through 2006 Maxima, 2005 through 2006 Altima, or 2004 through 2007 Quest vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. It is seeking class certification, damages, disgorgement of profits, and injunctive relief.
A copy of the Nissan Transmission Defect Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is Howard Teba v. Nissan North America, Inc. and Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., Case No. 12-cv-00332, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Western Division.
UPDATE: This case was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff on June 29, 2012. Details behind the dismissal were not indicated in court documents.
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773 thoughts onNissan Transmission Defect Class Action Lawsuit
Bought a 2007 Nissan quest last summer now the transmission is going out. What can I do to be a part of this lawsuit?
So glad people are speaking up about this dreadful problem. I have a 2006 Maxima, and my mother has a 2005 Altima. I have been dealing with the same transmission problems for some time and has been tempted to go to the media with this problem. I definitely need to be apart of this class action lawsuit, because Nissan seriously need to recall and repair this problem ASAP.!!!
I bought a used’06 Maxima in July ’12. Less than a week later, had to return it to the dealer for transmission issues. Have not seen it since.. Nissan would not participate in the repairs. my Chrysler dealer attempted to replace with a re-built tranny, and guess what? It was BAD! Now a Nissan rep is coming in less than 48 hrs to investigate. If they don’t replace I am going 10 kinds of crazy on them! Nissan needs to stand behind every vehicle, not just new!
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I have posted law firm contact information. Email and call the attorneys ASAP. Their website contains current information with NO mention of case being dismissed. Hmmm…
To pass this on (even if you no longer wish to join the plaintiff(s)), please copy and ‘reply’ to the person below you in the thread so one person (me) doesn’t have to reply to each. Thanks! Together we can confront Nissan’s unfair and unsafe business practices
2006 maxima, 66k miles…
I have a 2006 nassan maxima an I have that same. Transmission. Problem an I don’t have that kind of money to fix im currently on disability without a way around because of the transmission who should I see about this problem plz help
I was going to buy a nissan maxims,I will stick with Lincoln’s
I have a 2005 Nissan that I purchased 3 years ago….and noticed the transmission problems about 1 year after purchase (55k miles). I took it to a Nissan dealer and found that I still had the powertrain warranty available. So they swapped the defective trans for a new trans….Now the new trans (car is at 63k, not many mile put on it) is having issues just like the replaced trans. Nissan will not replace it again because the warranty on the swapped trans is 12 months or 12k miles. The trans was replaced 18months ago. I need to be in on this lawsuit….THIS IS CRAZY! If it was a rich man’s car it would have been recalled!!
Can, I get added to the suit or get the info needed?
Same problems. I was told by Nissan Corp. they would not fix the transmission!
I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima with same problems listed as well a valve body needs to be replaced. I only have 60K miles and I would like to be a part of the lawsuit.
I have a 2006 nissan maxima with same problems listed and I would like to be a part of the lawsuit.