$10M Nissan Transmission Class Action Settlement

Unsplash | Published: April 9, 2025

Claim Form Deadline: July 3, 2025

Payout: $1,500 - $5,000

Proof required: Yes

If you purchased or leased a 2015-2018 model year Nissan Murano or 2016-2018 model year Nissan Maxima vehicle, you may be owed money from a Nissan class action lawsuit. Nissan has settled a class action over allegations that these vehicles have a defective continuously variable transmission (CVT) which can allegedly lead to poor transmission performance or failure.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

You may be eligible for a payment if, prior to April 4, 2025, you purchased or leased a 2015-2018 model year Nissan Murano or a 2016-2018 model year Nissan Maxima vehicle equipped with a CVT in the United States.

Which Nissan Cars are Included in the Settlement?

• 2015-2018 Nissan Murano (non-hybrid models only)
• 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima (non-hybrid models only)

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Benefits include a warranty extension on the CVT, reimbursement for past CVT repairs, a voucher for a new Nissan/Infiniti, and an expedited resolution program through the BBB for future claims. Specifically, the settlement provides the following payouts:

• Warranty Extension for the transmission to 84 months or 84,000 miles.
• Reimbursement for qualifying CVT repairs or replacements.
• A $1,500 Voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new Nissan or Infiniti vehicle for those who had two or more transmission repairs.
• Expedited resolution program through the BBB for future transmission claims.

What are the Payout Options?

The Nissan transmission class action settlement payout options include:

• Warranty Extension.
• Reimbursement for qualifying repairs.
• A $1,500 Voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new Nissan or Infiniti vehicle.

What is the Total Nissan Settlement Fund?

The settlement fund is estimated to be $10,000,000, which will be used to pay for the following:

• Settlement notice and administration costs: To be determined,
• Attorney fees and expenses: Up to $3,450,000,
• Service awards to class representatives: $5,000 each, a total of $20,000,
• Payments to class members: Amount determined by the number of valid claims filed.

How Do I File a Claim?

Submit a Claim Form to the Settlement Administrator by July 3, 2025, or within 30 days of the qualifying repair to your vehicle, whichever is later.

Why was the class Action Lawsuit Filed?

The Nissan class action lawsuit was filed due to allegations that the CVT in the Class Vehicles is defective, leading to poor transmission performance or failure. Nissan owners brought claims against Nissan for breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, fraudulent omission or concealment, unjust enrichment, and violation of various State consumer protection statutes.

Why was the class Action Lawsuit Filed?

What are the Important Dates?

• Opt-Out Request Postmarked by: June 3, 2025
• Objections and/or Notice of Appearance Filed by: June 3, 2025
• Claim Form Deadline: July 3, 2025
• Class Action Fairness Hearing: July 18, 2025

Is Proof Required to File a Claim?

Yes, you may be required in some cases in order to provide some documentation to support your claim and receive a payout or voucher worth $1,500 or more. This may include proof of purchase, repair receipts, or other documentation related to the Nissan transmission issues you experienced with your vehicle.

Claim Form Website: Nissan Settlement

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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