Audi Electrical Defect Lawsuit
A proposed class action alleges that certain Audi vehicles have a defective electrical system causing them to enter “limp mode”—drastic deceleration and loss of speed—with little to no notice. The complaint, filed May 4, 2023, preliminarily suggests the alleged defect is due to the failure of the starter generator and/or alternator. As alleged in… Read More »
Ford Transmission Defect Lawsuit
A class action seeks recourse for an alleged defect in Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed transmission. That transmission, claims the plaintiff, may “shirt harshly and erratically, causing the vehicle to jerk, lunge, clunk, and hesitate between gears.” Some consumers, plaintiff further alleges, have reported even losing power suddenly while driving. As alleged… Read More »
Dodge Durango Leaking Tailgate
A proposed class action alleges that a defect in the rear tailgate of certain Dodge vehicles causes water intrusion through the tailgate gaskets and seals. The vehicles allegedly affected are model years 2014-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles with the rear “racetrack light” assembly. As a result of the alleged defect, the April 2023 complaint claims the… Read More »
Subaru Starlink Infotainment Lawsuit
A proposed class action alleges a defect in the Starlink system has rendered the infotainment system in certain Subaru vehicles inoperable. Specifically affected, as alleged in the April 26, 2023, complaint, are 2019-2023 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Forester, and WRX vehicles equipped with a Subaru Starlink infotainment system. This system is a touchscreen multimedia and… Read More »
Chevrolet Traverse All Wheel Drive Lawsuit
A proposed class action alleges 2020 Chevrolet Traverses were labeled as “AWD” (All Wheel Drive) that were in fact “Front Wheel Drive” instead. The lawsuit claims GM misrepresented the vehicles as being All Wheel Drive—a function that “enhances traction and control on slipper or snow-covered roads.” Thus, the plaintiffs contend, GM’s purported misrepresentation to… Read More »
Hyundai, Genesis BlueLink Lawsuit
A proposed class action filed in New Jersey claims the BlueLink feature and “connected services” in certain certain Hyundai and Genesis vehicles became obsolete with the 3G sunset in 2022. Specifically, as alleged in the complaint, Hyundai and Genesis sold vehicles between 2014 and 2020 with BlueLink and “connected services” including crash reporting and… Read More »
Tesla Autopilot Phantom Braking Lawsuit
A proposed class action alleges that certain Tesla models have a “Phantom Braking” defect. Specifically, the lawsuit contends Tesla’s Autopilot and Automatic Emergency Braking Systems have a defect that causes certain models’ brakes to “falsely engage randomly, unexpectedly, and often with great severity.” The alleged defect causes the vehicles to detect non-existent obstacles, causing them… Read More »
Ford Shift Cable Bushing Defect
A proposed class action alleges Ford “knowingly sold approximately 3 million Class Vehicles containing a safety defect that creates a serious risk for unintended movement or rollaway crashes.” According to the lawsuit, certain vehicles have defective shift cable bushings. Shift cable bushings connect the transmission and gear shift. The specific cable bushings in the… Read More »
Hyundai Headlight Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit contends the headlights in certain Hyundai vehicles contain defective headlights, presenting significant safety hazards. Specifically, the plaintiffs claim they insufficiently seal out moisture and humidity, which allows moisture and condensation in the headlight assembly. This alleged defect causes the light output to be dimmed; the high beams to fail to… Read More »
Chevrolet Equinox, GM Terrain Oil Consumption Lawsuit
A proposed class action alleges an oil consumption defect in certain GM vehicles. The lawsuit, filed earlier this month by proposed class representative and Missouri resident Rachel Buchholz, alleges the class vehicles have a design defect that makes them unable to properly utilize engine oil and burn off and/or consume abnormally high amounts of… Read More »