Published
March 23, 2024
Updated
July 16, 2026
This class action alleged a defective CVT transmission in the 2015–2018 Nissan Murano and 2016–2018 Maxima. It is now final and has wound down — the July 3, 2025 claim deadline has passed and payments went out in 2026. Here is what it covered.
What Was the Nissan CVT Settlement?
This class action settlement resolved allegations that the continuously variable transmission (CVT) in certain Nissan Murano and Maxima vehicles was defective, leading to poor transmission performance or failure. Nissan denied the allegations and any wrongdoing. The case is Beaver, et al. v. Nissan of North America, Inc., No. 3:22-cv-00785, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.The court granted final approval on July 21, 2025, and the settlement became effective in October 2025. It is now closed: the deadline to file for a past out-of-pocket CVT repair was July 3, 2025, the 84-month / 84,000-mile extended-warranty window has closed for essentially the entire class, and payments to approved claimants were mailed beginning January 30, 2026. There is generally nothing left to file.
Status
Settlement Closed
Final approval July 21, 2025; payments mailed beginning January 30, 2026.
Claim Deadline
Passed
Past-repair claims were due July 3, 2025.
Covered Vehicles
Murano (2015–2018) & Maxima (2016–2018)
Non-hybrid, equipped with a CVT · bought or leased before April 4, 2025.
What It Provided
Warranty extension + repair reimbursement
84 mo / 84,000 mi · plus a $1,500 voucher for 2+ repairs (windows now closed).
Which Nissan Vehicles Were Covered?
The settlement covered these non-hybrid vehicles equipped with a CVT, purchased or leased in the United States or its territories before April 4, 2025:• 2015–2018 Nissan Murano (non-hybrid)
• 2016–2018 Nissan Maxima (non-hybrid)
What Benefits Did the Settlement Provide?
The relief was primarily an extended warranty plus reimbursement, rather than a flat cash payment:• Extended CVT warranty: the transmission assembly (including the valve body and torque converter) and the transmission control unit were covered to 84 months or 84,000 miles, whichever came first, measured from the vehicle's original in-service date.
• Repair reimbursement: for qualifying past CVT repairs or replacements that would have been covered by the warranty extension — 100% of parts and labor if the work was done at a Nissan dealer, or up to $5,000 if done at a non-Nissan facility.
• $1,500 voucher: toward the purchase or lease of a new Nissan or Infiniti, for current or former owners who had two or more qualifying transmission repairs or replacements.
• BBB expedited-resolution program: a process for handling future transmission-related disputes.
Why Was the Lawsuit Filed?
The lawsuit alleged that the CVT in the covered vehicles was defective, leading to poor transmission performance or failure. The plaintiffs brought claims for breach of express and implied warranty, fraudulent omission or concealment, unjust enrichment, and violations of various state consumer-protection statutes. Nissan denied the allegations and did not admit liability as part of the settlement.Key Dates
• Opt-Out / Objection Deadline: June 3, 2025 (passed)• Fairness Hearing: July 18, 2025
• Final Approval: Granted July 21, 2025
• Past-Repair Claim Deadline: July 3, 2025 (passed)
• Effective Date: October 2025
• Payments Mailed: Beginning January 30, 2026
Case Information
• Caption: Beaver, et al. v. Nissan of North America, Inc.• Case No.: 3:22-cv-00785
• Court: U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (Nashville Division)
• Final Approval: Granted July 21, 2025
Sources
- Official Settlement Website — Murano Maxima CVT Settlement
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee — Beaver v. Nissan of North America, Inc., No. 3:22-cv-00785
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Relief
Warranty extension, repair reimbursement & a $1,500 voucher
Case Title
Beaver v. Nissan of North America, Inc.
Case Number
3:22-cv-00785
Court
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Final Approval
Granted July 21, 2025
Status
Closed — claim deadline passed July 3, 2025
Official Website
Murano Maxima CVT Settlement.com
