Defective Automobile
Honda Acura RDX Infotainment System Defects Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action alleging that 2019 and 2020 Honda Acura RDX vehicles have infotainment systems that malfunction. The complaint alleged that hardware and software defects in the systems cause them to freeze, crash, fail to start or shut down, or intermittently fail to connect to other devices (such as phones and MP3 Read more
Honda Infotainment System Malfunctions Settlement
American Honda Motor Company is settling a class action concerning the infotainment systems in its 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey, 2019 Honda Pilot, and 2019 Honda Passport vehicles. The complaint alleges that hardware and software defects in the systems cause them to freeze, crash, fail to start or shut down, or intermittently fail to connect to other Read more
Toyota Highlander Hybrids Fuel Tank Capacity Class Action
The 2020-2021 Toyota Highlander hybrids have been advertised as having a 17.1-gallon fuel tank and great mileage that results in a range of around 615 miles on a single tank of gas. But the complaint for this class action alleges that drivers can only put 12-14 gallons in the tank, meaning that even a full Read more
Toyota RAV4 Battery-Related Stalling and Fires Class Action
Pamela Woodman, one of the plaintiffs in this class action, was driving her Toyota RAV4 when she smelled burning rubber. “As she pulled over [to] the side of the road,” says the complaint, “Plaintiff Woodman saw flames coming from the center console. She stopped the vehicle and exited quickly, before the vehicle burned to its Read more
Dodge Challengers, Chargers, Demons Rear Differential Defect Class Action
FCA US, LLC makes Dodge Challengers and Chargers equipped with V8 engines. The complaint for this class action alleges that these vehicles have a defect that is latent but already present at the time they are sold: “FCA equipped these vehicles with high horsepower engines and marketed the vehicles as track-capable but failed to disclose Read more
Mercedes-Benz Defective Mars Red Paint Settlement
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Daimler AG are settling a class action alleging that an exterior vehicle paint called 590 Mars Red is defective. The complaint alleged that the paint or clearcoat may peel, flake, or bubble up. Read more
Ford F-350 Overstated Towing Capacity Class Action
Ford advertised certain of its 2020 F-350 pickup trucks as having “Best in Class” towing capacity. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the specification documents given to those who bought or leased the vehicles overstated their towing or hauling capacity. If those who own or lease the vehicles load them to the Read more
Chrysler Ram Trucks Inadequate Warm Up Protection New Jersey Class Action
This class action addresses a defect in certain Chrysler Ram trucks that could possibly end up with a hole punched in the engine. The complaint alleges that the vehicles have inadequate warm-up protection, which can eventually lead to engine failure. FCA US, LLC, the maker, has issued a recall to address the defect, but it Read more
Honda Ridgeline Backup Camera Failures Class Action
A vehicle’s backup camera is part of its safety equipment. If the backup camera fails, it increases the risk of a collision with people or objects behind the vehicle when it is backing up. The complaint for this class action alleges that the backup camera in certain Honda Ridgeline vehicles may fail or become intermittent Read more
Honda CR-V and Accord Parasitic Drain Defect Class Action
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. makes many popular models of cars. But the complaint for this class action alleges that certain Honda CR-Vs and Accords have a problem the complaint calls the parasitic drain defect that permits electrical components to stay on when the vehicle is shut off and to keep on draining its battery. Read more