Extended Warranty Lawsuit Says Jeep Warranty Is 'Useless'
A vehicle extended warranty lawsuit alleges a Jeep Grand Cherokee owner paid about $2,550 for a "useless" warranty that left the customer paying thousands and thousands of dollars for repairs she...
View ArticleFour More Audi Managers Indicted in the U.S.
Four Audi engineering managers have been indicted in the U.S. for their role in installing and concealing emissions "defeat devices" meant to fool regulators, the public and emissions tests. The four...
View ArticleChrysler Uconnect Hacking Lawsuit Headed For Trial
A Chrysler Uconnect hacking class-action lawsuit is scheduled for an October 2019 trial after the automaker failed to convince the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. According to Fiat Chrysler (FCA US),...
View ArticleHyundai Sunroof Class Action Settlement Proposed
A Hyundai sunroof class action settlement has been proposed that would settle claims the panoramic sunroofs are prone to shatter suddenly and without warning. According to the plaintiffs, the sunroofs...
View ArticleHyundai Elantra Class Action Lawsuit Targets Pistons
A Hyundai Elantra class action lawsuit alleges the cars have piston problems that cause knocking engines to eventually fail. However, Hyundai says the arguments set forth by Elantra owners don't merit...
View ArticleSteering Losses Cause Recall of 600,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 Trucks
More than 600,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks are recalled after reports of crashes and one injury possibly related to drivers losing the ability to steer the trucks. Included in the recall...
View ArticleRecall: 2019 Ram 1500 Adjustable Brake Pedals Can Fall Off
More than 222,000 new 2019 Ram 1500 trucks are recalled because the adjustable brake pedals can fall off if the adjustable features are enabled. The brake pedals are activated by switches powered by...
View ArticleMazda MX-5 Miata Recall Issued For 14,370 Cars
A Mazda MX-5 Miata recall has been issued for 2016-2019 models that can suddenly downshift at any speed without warning. As with so many vehicle recalls of today, software is the culprit, in this case...
View ArticleFord Recalls 2019 Rangers For Rollaway Risk
A 2019 Ford Ranger recall has been ordered because the trucks can roll away due to problems with the gear shifter interlock functions. About 3,000 Ranger trucks in the U.S. and another 500 in Canada...
View ArticleCadillac XLR Roof Problems Investigated by Feds
Cadillac XLR roof problems are under federal investigation after complaints about roof panels separating from the roof frames in 2004-2005 models. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
View ArticleVolvo XC60 Recall Issued For Power Liftgate Problems
A Volvo XC60 recall for power tailgate problems has been issued for about 167,000 SUVs worldwide and possibly 40,000 or more in the U.S., although the government hasn't announced exact figures. The...
View ArticleHonda Ridgeline Recalled To Replace Fuel Pumps and Covers
A Honda Ridgeline recall for nearly 107,000 trucks is needed to replace the fuel pumps and pump covers, including on new 2019 models. Honda says 2017-2019 Ridgeline fuel pump fuel feed ports can be...
View ArticleAcura ILX Recall Ordered Over Inaccurate Fuel Gauges
An Acura ILX recall has been ordered by the automaker because the cars can run out of gas even though the fuel gauges indicate plenty of fuel is available. About 4,450 model year 2014-2019 ILX cars in...
View ArticleElectric Car Range Decreases in Cold Temps
The range an electric vehicle will travel can drop an average of 41 percent if the outside temperature is 20°F or lower and the car's heater is on, according to researchers at AAA. And although...
View Article2015 Honda CR-V Vibration Lawsuit Settlement Approved
A 2015 Honda CR-V vibration lawsuit settlement has been approved by a federal judge after owners claimed their SUVs just about vibrated them off the roads. The lawsuit includes all entities and...
View ArticleBMW X5 Comfort Access Class Action Settlement Proposed
A BMW X5 "comfort access" class action lawsuit settlement has been proposed after a plaintiff alleged the doors can lock with the keys and fobs inside the vehicles. The class action includes current...
View ArticleFord F-150 Downshifting Problems Cause Recall of 1.5 Million Trucks
Ford F-150 downshifting problems have caused a recall of nearly 1.5 million model year 2011-2013 trucks equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The automaker says five crashes and one whiplash...
View ArticleLincoln Continental Door Latch Recall Includes 28,200 Cars
A Lincoln Continental door latch recall has been ordered for more than 28,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada. The 2017-2019 Continentals may have door latch motors that suffer from contamination from...
View ArticleRecall: Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus and Lincoln Navigator
Ford is recalling about 4,350 vehicles because the instrument panel cluster assemblies may go blank when the vehicles are started. The 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus and Lincoln Navigator...
View Article437,000 Honda and Acura Vehicles Recalled For Fuel Pumps
Fuel pump problems have caused Honda to recall more than 437,000 model year 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter V6 engines. The...
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