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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
I have a 2016 Nissan Murano brand spanking new(Lease) that is currently in the Nissan shop for a valve body defect. Vehicle was jerking between 1000 – 1500 rpms between 20-30mph. Please add me in to the class action lawsuit since its a 2016! :(
I have a 2005 Nissan altima and I am having transmission problems such as slipping,jerking and stalling.I would like to be added to the class action lawsuit.
My 2007 Quest is AWFUL! Transmission problems all over the place, it jerks, has a sluggish response – and when it stalls I have zero braking or steering power! Its a miracle I haven’t gotten into a wreck. I definitely want to be added to the list for the class action lawsuit.
I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima and I am having transmission problems too. I have 70,000 miles and the transmission slips and jerks whereby I am afraid to drive it. I want to be added to the list for the class action suit.
I have 2006 Nissan max transmission is shot how do I get in on law suite
I have 2007 Quest and start to have problem again with my transmission.They changes something maybe 5 years ago (recall they said it was the clutch or something similar) and its been working fine since then. But now I started to have problem again, mostly when it shifts (both directions). How can I be added to the lawsuit?
Has anyone tried to change the Solenoid to see if it fixes the problem?
I have 2004 nissan maxima SE. Has 89,000 m8les. Started slipping and jerking around 84,000 miles. I would like to be added to the class action lawsuit if at all possible. Thank you.
Just as it has been said right at 100k miles the Auto transmission in my 06 Altima SE-R started slipping and jerking. This lawsuit is about the same issue. On top of the clear coat failure (despite treating the car very nicely with professional wash jobs) this transmission issue destroys the car.
i have a nissan maxima 2006 the transmision has ben slipping for 2 years now. i had the fluid changed and used a product that would help stop the slipping but no luck.i was told it would be anywhere from $2.500 to$3.500 for a new transmition.but if there should have been a recall on this problem then nissan should at lest cover some of the cost.please if this case is still open add me to the list.thanks Rick
Guys, Nissan has known transmission issues on 2004-2006 models of Quest, Maxima and Pathfinders, management is aware and NO recalls or actions taken. Please 1) file your complaints with NissanUSA 2) Report it to http://www.autosafety.org/fileacomplaint
3) Report to https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/
and Get a case#.
Recently my Transmission on Nissan Quest has failed at low mileage around 100k. This vehicle is well maintained, all of its servicing 100% are done thru the Nissan Dealer including Transmission Fluid changed at 75k mile servicing.I have called Nissan USA customer service 800-647-7261 and told them about the problem and opened a case. They has assigned the case to the Regional Specialist who care least about customer safety or the pains, really horrible experience. All he said “I am sorry not able to help, you are beyond the Nissan’s warranty period – and closed the case”.
I had to fix the transmission thru the dealer at a cost of $4100 out of my pocket.
Raise your voice, More written complaints means more pressure and hoping US Regulatory, Safety Auto agencies wake-up and take action against NissanUSA management liable to pay the cost of fixing broken Transmission.