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Chevy Cruze Diesel Lawsuit: 9 Years in Court | CarComplaints.com
A Chevy Cruze diesel class action lawsuit that has spent nine years in court is headed back to a district court after an appeals court ruled the plaintiffs will have another chance to prove certain claims are not preempted by federal emissions regulations.
Ford Canada Sued Over Hybrid Battery Fire Risk | CarComplaints.com
Ford hybrid battery problems have caused a class action lawsuit in Canada which includes 2020-2024 Ford Escape Hybrids and 2020-2024 Lincoln Corsair Hybrids. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicles were recalled in January with warnings not to charge the lithium-ion batteries due to a risk of fires.
Ford F-350 Roof Collapse Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Ford | CarComplaints.com
A Ford F-350 roof collapse lawsuit claims Steven Wayne Horn, 49, was killed in March because Ford wanted to save money. In March, Mr. Horn, his wife and his daughter were traveling through a rural area of Oklahoma in his 2012 Ford F-350 when it rolled over and crashed.
VW PCV Valve Oil Leak Lawsuit Dismissed | CarComplaints.com
A Volkswagen PCV valve class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the Alabama vehicle owner who sued failed to adequately plead her case. Volkswagen Atlas owner Dagney Johnson Burt filed the lawsuit over oil leaks caused by the positive crankcase ventilation valve in the 2-liter engine.
No Arbitration in Jeep 4xe Battery Fire Lawsuit | CarComplaints.com
A Jeep 4xe class action lawsuit will continue after a federal judge ruled against Fiat Chrysler in a motion to compel arbitration. The lawsuit alleges Chrysler sold 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with 400-volt batteries that catch fire.
Mitsubishi Outlander Infotainment System Problems Cause Recall | CarComplaints.com
Mitsubishi has recalled 267,000 Outlander and Outlander Hybrid SUVs because of problems with the infotainment system software. "Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) may freeze or display a black screen.
Lawyers Sue Ford, Ford Sues Lawyers | CarComplaints.com
Lawyers who sued Ford for alleged violations of California's vehicle Lemon Law have now been sued by Ford. Ford claims it found evidence of lawyers who allegedly attended trials or depositions in opposite ends of the state at the same time, while some lawyers apparently worked more than 24 hours in a day.
Mazda's 'Depress Brake Pedal to Start Vehicle' Is Confusing? | CarComplaints.com
Mazda has filed a motion to dismiss a large class action lawsuit that alleges drivers are confused by a dashboard message that says, “Depress Brake Pedal to Start Vehicle.” The plaintiff complains all 2017-present Mazda drivers are not informed "how to properly switch the vehicle from Ignition-on mode to ...
Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement Ends Other Class Action Lawsuit | CarComplaints.com
A Mazda class action lawsuit is dismissed after the lead plaintiff failed to opt out of a previous valve stem seal settlement. North Carolina plaintiff Francis J. Farina purchased a new 2021 Mazda6 that allegedly has valve stem seal problems that cause his vehicle to drink a lot of oil.
Hyundai Argues Swelling Gas Tank Lawsuit is Empty | CarComplaints.com
A Hyundai and Kia class action lawsuit alleges the gas tanks swell and expand in 2021-2024 Kia K5 and 2020-2024 Hyundai Sonata cars. The swelling fuel tanks are allegedly caused by defective engine control modules and faulty evaporative emissions control systems. Specifically, the purge control solenoid valves.
Enel X Way JuiceBox Charger Fire Investigation Closed | CarComplaints.com
Enel X Way JuiceBox overheated chargers caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open a federal investigation into about 180,000 JuiceBox Level 2 residential EV chargers. Owners complained about chargers that overheated and suffered other electrical problems, even causing destructive fires.
Mazda Airbag Failure Recall Affects Mazda3 and Mazda CX-30 | CarComplaints.com
Mazda has recalled 2024-2025 Mazda3 and Mazda CX-30 vehicles because the airbags may deactivate. More than 171,000 vehicles are included in the recall issued because the "sophisticated airbag sensor" units may set error codes and turn off the airbags.
Cadillac Lyric SUVs Recalled For Blank Display Screens | CarComplaints.com
Cadillac Lyriq driver video displays have caused a recall of more than 41,300 SUVs because those displays may go blank while driving. The recall involves 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles that could lose their speedometers, warning lights and backup camera images.
Ford Recalls F-150 Trucks For Backup Light Failures | CarComplaints.com
A Ford F-150 recall involves about 10 trucks equipped with the onboard scales features. The recalled 2021 Ford F-150 trucks were previously repaired, but the repairs failed. Ford says over-the-air software updates to the body control modules may have disabled both reverse lights.
Ford Re-Recalls Transit Vans For Instrument Panel Failures | CarComplaints.com
A 2022-2023 Ford Transit van re-recall has been announced for more than 3,700 vans that were previously repaired incorrectly under a June 2022 recall for the same problems. Ford says the instrument panels may not illuminate the gauges and warning lights.
Lincoln Recalls Aviator Hybrids For Battery Problems | CarComplaints.com
About eight Lincoln Aviator Hybrids are recalled because the batteries may short circuit and catch fire. The recalled 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviators are equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines that have manufacturing defects in one or more of the high voltage battery cells.
Tesla Recalls 2026 Model Y For Windshield Washer Issues | CarComplaints.com
It's not 2026 yet, but Tesla has already recalled 2026 Model Y vehicles, about 170 of them in the U.S. And unlike many recalls that are taken care of through over-the-air software updates, this Model Y recall will require a trip to Tesla service.
Another Ford Pre-Collision Assist Recall Announced | CarComplaints.com
Ford Pre-Collision Assist problems have caused a re-recall of 2020 Ford Expedition and 2020 Lincoln Navigator vehicles supposedly repaired under a May 2020 recall. Pre-Collision Assist features such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking can fail due to software errors.
Ford Maverick Recall Issued For Dislodged Warning Indicators | CarComplaints.com
Nearly 71,000 Ford Maverick trucks are recalled because the dashboard instrument panel airbag warning lights may not be visible to occupants or they can come loose or dislodge. The recall involves 2025 Ford Mavericks that need new "passenger airbag disabled" warning indicator retainer clips.
Ford Explorer B-Pillar Door Trim Recall Affects 515,000 SUVs | CarComplaints.com
More than 515,000 Ford Explorers are recalled because the front B-pillar door trim can detach while driving. The driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim recall involves 2016-2017 Ford Explorers, and as of April 7, Ford was aware of 1,482 warranty claims for B-pillar door trim falling off the Explorers.
Recall: Lincoln Nautilus Multimedia Display Screens Blank | CarComplaints.com
A Lincoln Nautilus recall affects more than 33,400 model year 2024 SUVs because the multimedia screens can appear blank. The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus panoramic and center screen displays can restart and go blank due to problems with the multimedia module software. This violates at least 10 federal safety standards.
Ford Engine Block Heater Recall To Prevent Overheating | CarComplaints.com
A Ford and Lincoln engine block heater recall involves more than 47,000 vehicles, with 40,420 of those recalled in Canada. The recall includes these vehicles equipped with engine block heaters that may get too hot when plugged in.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Recall Issued For Warning Light Failures | CarComplaints.com
More than 12,200 Mazda MX-5 Miata cars are recalled because the traction control system / dynamic stability control warning lights may fail in certain conditions. The 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata warning lights may fail when abnormal yaw rate characteristics are detected.
Ford F-150 Lightning Recall Expanded Over Control Issues | CarComplaints.com
A Ford F-150 Lightning recall involves about 41,000 electric trucks at risk of losing control. The recall affects 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning trucks equipped with front upper control arm ball joint nuts that may not have been tightened properly.
Ford Hybrid Battery Lawsuit Filed in Canada | CarComplaints.com
A Ford hybrid battery lawsuit alleges Ford and Lincoln customers in Canada are stuck with vehicles they can't use as advertised. The Ford Canada class action lawsuit includes 2020-2024 Ford Escape Hybrids and 2020-2024 Lincoln Corsair Hybrids that were recalled in January.
Re-Recall Involves Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair | CarComplaints.com
Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles are recalled if equipped with Revel Audio Systems that should have been repaired under a December 2022 recall. The recall involves nearly 4,000 model year 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles that were not repaired correctly during the previous recall.
Audi Gateway Control Module Lawsuit Filed in Canada | CarComplaints.com
An Audi gateway control module class action lawsuit has been filed in Canada which includes these Audi models. 2020-2022 Audi A6 Allroad 2019-2022 Audi A6 Sedan 2019-2022 Audi A7 2021-2022 Audi RS6 Avant 2021-2022 Audi RS7 2020-2022 Audi S6 Sedan 2020-2022 Audi S7 2018-2022 Audi Q5 2018-2022 Audi SQ5 2022 Audi Q5 ...
GM 6.2-Liter Engine Lawsuit Involves Cadillac, Chevy and GMC Vehicles | CarComplaints.com
A GM 6.2-liter engine lawsuit alleges several models are equipped with defective engine bearings that fail and cause the connecting rods to destroy the L87 engines. The class action lawsuit includes these vehicles in California and Washington.
GM Engine Failure Lawsuit Involves L87 Engines | CarComplaints.com
A General Motors engine failure lawsuit involves several models equipped with 6.2-liter L87 engines. "GM’s new engine—the 6.2L V8 L87—is dangerously defective and has no resale value." — GM L87 engine failure lawsuit The class action lawsuit includes these vehicles: 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ...