Engine Defects
FCA Tigershark Engine Settlement
FCA US is settling a class action alleging that certain Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade, Jeep Compass, Ram Promaster City, and Fiat 500x vehicles equipped with a 2.4L Tigershark engine. The complaint alleged that these vehicles have a defect that causes them to consumer too much oil and which may result in Read more
Audi Defective 2.0-Liter Turbocharged Engine and Pistons Class Action
Who is responsible for defects in Audi vehicles? This class action brings suit against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., which does business as Audi of America, Inc., and two German companies, Audi AG and Volkswagen AG. The complaint claims that the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (2.0T engine) is the problem, because, among other things, it can Read more
Navistar Failure with ProStar MaxxForce Engines Class Action
When Navistar, Inc. introduced its ProStar MaxxForce 13-liter diesel engine, it touted its new Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) emissions control system. However, the complaint for this class action alleges that Navistar made misleading statements in marketing the engines. It says the EGR systems did not work properly, and the engines have “chronic malfunctions and breakdowns.” Read more
Audi 2012-2017 Vehicles with 2.0 Turbocharged Engine Class Action
This class action brings suit against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., which does business as Audi of America, Inc., Audi AG, and Volkswagen AG in reference to 2012-2017 Audi vehicles equipped with 2.0 L Turbocharged engines. The complaint claims that the engines are defective and that the companies have no fix for the problems. Read more
Ford Ecoboost Engines Coolant Leaks and Fires Arkansas Class Action
The complaint for this class action brings suit against Ford Motor Company for vehicles equipped with its 1.5L, 1.6L, or 2.0L Ecoboost engines. The complaint alleges that the engines leak coolant into the cylinders, which can cause the engine to overheat, completely fail, or catch fire. Read more
Hyundai and Kia Engine Seizures and Fires Class Action
“The most important duty of a car manufacturer is to provide consumers with a safe car.” Thus opens the complaint for this class action against Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America, Kia Motors Corporation, and Kia Motors America, Inc. The issue is certain gasoline direct injection (GDI) and multipoint fuel injection (MPI) engines in certain Read more
Ford and Lincoln Ecoboost Engines Leak Coolant Class Action
This class action alleges that certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles have Ecoboost engines that leak coolant into engine cylinders. This, the complaint claims, can cause engine failures or engine fires, while the coolant in the cylinders can cause corrosion, oil dilution, and engine damage. Unfortunately, the complaint also claims that Ford has no permanent fix Read more
Hyundai Piston Engine Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action against Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Company Ltd. claiming that certain Hyundai Elantra, Elantra GT, and Elantra Coupe vehicles have engines that have a defect that can result in the engines seizing or stalling. The lawsuit alleged that the seizing or stalling can be dangerous, and that certain Read more
GM Gen IV Vortec 5300 Engines Use Too Much Oil Class Action
The complaint for this class action alleges that certain Chevy and GMC vehicles are “engineered to fail.” The issue, it says, is the Generation IV 5.3L V8 Vortec 5300 LC9, which consumes excessive amounts of oil. The problem can lead to engine damage, seizure, and stalling. Read more
GMC, Chevrolet Gen IV Vortec Engine Excessive Oil Consumption Class Action
Why does this class action allege that vehicles with the General Motors Generation IV 5.3L V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engine are “engineered to fail”? The complaint alleges that the engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, far outside of normal standards, and that this relates to “low oil levels, insufficient lubricity levels, and corresponding internal Read more
