Nissan Versa Manual Transmission Stalling Investigation: What Drivers Should Know
Stalling events in Nissan Versa cars with manual transmissions have prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to prompt a federal investigation. The Office of Defects Investigation has received 20 complaints and multiple field reports of 2022–2024 Nissan Versa vehicles with manual transmissions stalling without warning while on freeways or in city traffic. According to […]
Nissan Altima Engine Failures Prompt Complaints: What Owners Should Know
Nissan engine failures have prompted an investigation into 2019–2021 Nissan Altima cars and other Nissan and Infiniti models prone to engine failure, loss of motive power, engine knocking and release of metal chunks into the cars’ oil pans. According to an ODI resume from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these Nissan Altima cars are […]
Honda Denso Fuel Pump Recall: Over Two Million Vehicles Affected
More than 2.5 million Honda and Acura vehicles are recalled for faulty DENSO fuel pumps that may cause engine non-starting and stalling while driving. The fuel pump impellers experience surface cracking that allow for excessive fuel absorption, which allow the impellers to deform over time, strike the body of the fuel pump, and render the […]
Jeep Compass High Coolant Temperature Investigation: What You Need to Know
Update: This investigation has been closed. Jeep Compass SUVs are displaying “high coolant temperature” or “coolant temperature too high” dashboard warnings before immediately shutting down. High coolant temperature and engine shutdown problems have prompted a federal investigation into 2019–2020 Jeep Compass SUVs. NHTSA estimates that nearly 229,000 Jeep Compass SUVs will be covered by the […]
Honda’s 9-Speed Transmission Problems: What You Need to Know
Honda’s 9-speed transmission was first released in 2014 in response to increasing fuel economy standards. However, these ZF 9HP automatic transmissions were hit with harsh criticism the following year, and a new class action lawsuit alleges a good reason: the 9-speed transmission has a defect that causes gear shifting problems that make Honda vehicles unsafe […]
Are You Entitled to a Rental Car or Loaner During Dealership Repairs?
When getting a repair on your car, you may sometimes not know if your car will be in the shop for a matter of hours or a matter of days. Perhaps the repair takes less than a day and you can afford to wait. Alternatively, your car may be in the shop for days or […]
RV Lemon Law: What to Know About Motorhome Defects
Many people buy motor homes or recreational vehicles (RVs) for the benefit of cheaper travel, a lower cost of living, or out of a simple love for the lifestyle. However, motor homes and RVs, like other motor vehicles, can sometimes experience recurring problems that point to potential manufacturing defects. If you bought a motor home […]
Accidents and Collisions: How California Lemon Law Applies
Has your vehicle experienced recurring problems either around or after the time of a serious collision? Whether your vehicle problems qualify as manufacturing defects under the California Lemon Law can be difficult for the average consumer to determine. For a vehicle problem to count as a defect, it has to impact your vehicle’s use, value […]
Can You File a Lemon Law Claim on a Vehicle Bought at Auction?
Buying a vehicle at an auction may be a chance for you to get a great deal on your desired vehicle. However, purchasing a vehicle at an auction can come at a great deal of risk. If you purchased a vehicle at an auction, only to find that it has substantial problems, you may wonder […]
What to Do If Your Vehicle Is Unfixable Under Warranty
When you purchase a new vehicle, it typically comes with a warranty provided by the manufacturer. A warranty is a promise that the manufacturer makes to repair or replace certain components of your vehicle in case they malfunction or fail within a specified period or mileage limit. However, warranties have limitations, and it’s important to […]