Automotive

May 29, 2020 The engines found in certain 2018 and 2019 Volkswagen models are predisposed to suddenly stall during normal use, according to a class action lawsuit.

May 28, 2020 A class action lawsuit takes issue with the inspection clause consumers claim FCA US "snuck into" its purported lifetime limited powertrain warranty.

May 27, 2020 A class action claims the diesel particulate filter found in certain 2018-2020 Jaguar, Range Rover and Land Rover models is prone to clogging under normal driving conditions.

May 22, 2020 A class action claims a Chicago-area used car dealer violated Illinois privacy law by collecting, storing and using employee fingerprints for timekeeping purposes without first making certain disclosures.

May 19, 2020 A class action alleges certain Subaru Forester, Legacy and Outback models can suddenly and unintentionally accelerate without action from a driver.

May 15, 2020 A lawsuit claims 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles are stricken with a defect that intermittently prevents the cars from detecting when they’re placed in “park.”

May 14, 2020 A class action claims certain Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles come equipped with defective touchscreen media control units.

May 13, 2020 A class action claims Febreze car vent air freshener clips can leak oil and other chemicals that can cause permanent damage to a vehicle’s interior.

May 11, 2020 A driver claims certain Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models made by Fiat Chrysler are afflicted by the dangerous "death wobble" defect.

May 1, 2020 A class action claims a number of Fiat Chrysler-made vehicles suffer from a defect that causes excessive engine oil consumption.

April 17, 2020 A class action alleges 2016-2019 Subaru Outback and 2019-2020 Ascent vehicles suffer from an electrical system defect that can prematurely drain the cars' batteries.

April 10, 2020 Honda has been hit with a class action claiming a defect in the computer systems found in certain Acura MDX and RDX models can cause engine deceleration, stalling and abrupt shutdowns.

April 9, 2020 Toyota faces a class action that alleges the automaker attempted to sidestep its warranty obligations with regard to addressing an apparent brake defect in hybrid vehicles.

April 3, 2020 A class action claims United Auto Credit Corp. has included unlawful arbitration provisions and damage waivers in its standard form installment contracts with military members.

March 31, 2020 A Montana man alleges FCA US unlawfully refused to cover repairs for a 3.6 liter V-6 Pentastar engine "ticking" defect under warranty.

March 24, 2020 Two independent tire sellers face a class action alleging they failed to fulfill federal requirements with regard to registering with manufacturers each tire sold to consumers.

March 23, 2020 Another proposed class action case focuses on a recall of 2018-2019 Toyota and Lexus vehicles equipped with defective low-pressure fuel pumps.

March 3, 2020 A class action alleges scores of Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler vehicles are equipped with Grammer AG-made active head restraints that can deploy without warning.

February 19, 2020 A class action claims certain Buick Enclave and Chevy Traverse and Acadia vehicles are equipped with defective GM-made fuse blocks.

February 18, 2020 A class action alleges certain 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander SUVs suffer from a drive shaft defect that can create a "clunking, popping and/or rattling noise."

February 10, 2020 A class action claims Progressive failed to pay state-mandated tag and title transfer fees to New Jersey insureds who suffered a total vehicle loss.

February 6, 2020 A class action claims O’Reilly Auto Enterprises failed to provide job applicants with “clear and conspicuous” disclosures before obtaining their background check reports.

February 6, 2020 A class action lawsuit centers on a fuel pump defect affecting hundreds of thousands of 2018-2019 Toyota and Lexus vehicle models.

February 6, 2020 Porsche faces a class action that alleges the adhesive used for the coolant pipes in certain Cayenne and Panamera vehicles can prematurely degrade and fail.

January 30, 2020 A consumer alleges in a class action that 2019 and 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids suffer from a defect that prevents their gas tanks from being filled to capacity.

January 29, 2020 A group of car rental companies are facing a proposed class action that claims they charged an illegal tax disguised as a “user fee” on rentals at the San Diego International Airport.

January 27, 2020 A class action lawsuit claims Rand McNally's TND Tablet 80 truck GPS is defective and unsafe for use.

January 21, 2020 A class action alleges Mercedes Benz has attempted to limit its exposure to warranty claims by failing to properly identify "high-priced" emissions parts under California law.

January 10, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Auto Club Insurance Association failed to pay insureds for the full cost of certain fees required to replace vehicles that were declared total losses.

January 8, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in New York over an alleged defect that can cause the panoramic sunroofs in certain Volkswagen and Audi vehicles to leak.

January 2, 2020 A class action claims the Smart City Brake Support and/or Smart Brake Support systems in certain 2018-2020 Mazda vehicles can activate without a legitimate collision risk.

December 17, 2019 A class action claims Honda withheld from drivers that 2016-2020 Acura MDX and RDX SUVs suffer from an "acceleration defect."

December 13, 2019 Subaru faces more potential class action litigation alleging the windshields for certain vehicle models are defective.

December 12, 2019 Fiat Chrysler is among the defendants facing a class action centered on an alleged bribery scheme that aimed to favorable collective bargaining terms with the UAW.

December 2, 2019 According to a class action case, certain 2015-2018 Subaru Forester SUVs come equipped with defective passenger-side airbag sensors and indicators.

December 2, 2019 A class action alleges FCA US and Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Topeka, KS have unlawfully failed to honor certain vehicles' lifetime warranties.

November 21, 2019 Ford faces a class action lawsuit filed over alleged corrosion and chipping defects with the aluminum hoods and paint primer on certain F-150 vehicles.

November 12, 2019 Uber is facing a class action over allegations it took illegal deductions from drivers’ pay and charged passengers different fares than what it reported to drivers.

November 7, 2019 According to a class action lawsuit, valve spring repairs done to recalled 2013-2014 Toyota and Subaru vehicles have done nothing to fix the problem.

November 6, 2019 Hyundai and Kia face a class action that alleges the stop-and-reverse functionality for automatic windows found in certain vehicle models is not federally compliant.

November 4, 2019 The windshields of 2017-2019 Subaru Forester and Outback vehicles can spontaneously crack, chip, or otherwise break, a class action lawsuit claims.

November 1, 2019 A consumer claims in a class action that BMW Financial Services is responsible for inaccurate account information included in his credit report.

October 30, 2019 The touchscreen "Infotainment" center displays in some 2017-2019 Honda CR-V models are defective, a class action lawsuit claims.

October 28, 2019 A class action alleges thousands of Honda CR-V vehicles have been sold with defective windshields prone to spontaneous cracking or shattering.

October 22, 2019 A class action claims the aluminum alloy wheels with which 2017 and 2018 Ford F-350 trucks are equipped suffer from a defect that causes premature corrosion.

October 14, 2019 A lawsuit out of California claims Uber defied state regulations by misclassifying drivers as independent contractors and failing to provide proper compensation.

October 14, 2019 A consumer alleges in a class action that Ford drivers have frighteningly had to drive dangerous vehicles while waiting for the automaker to replace defective Takata airbags.

October 9, 2019 Ford Motor Company is the defendant in a proposed class action centered on the apparently misstated fuel economy ratings of certain 2017-2019 model year vehicles.

October 1, 2019 A class action lawsuit alleges Nissan vehicles made for sale or lease during the 2018 model year are equipped with defective automatic emergency braking systems.

September 18, 2019 A class action claims the Cadillac User Experience touchscreen system found in certain 2013-2017 vehicles is defective, and poses a safety risk, in that it can "delaminate, bubble or crack."