Drivers of the car brand Nissan, particularly those who drive a Nissan Murano or Nissan Maxima, are in for a surprise. As per a class action settlement, Nissan is giving up to $5,000 as a compensation fee. The reason why the legal dispute occurred was due to the placement of a defective continuously variable transmission (CVT) system in certain Nissan models. The flaw with the CVT system resulted in the added expense of repairs for many drivers who also complained about the overall performance of the vehicle. While Nissan has not admitted to any wrongdoing, the automaker has agreed to offer reimbursement as well as warranty extensions for all affected drivers.
What provoked the lawsuit?
The class action lawsuit entitled, Beaver, et al. v. Nissan North America Inc., made mention of a flawed CVT in the 2015–2018 Nissan Murano models and the 2016–2018 Nissan Maxima models. The fault affected the performance of the vehicle. The lawsuit stated that while Nissan was clued in about the flaw, the company failed to act earlier in favor of affected customers.
The performance of certain vehicles was affected as the CVT transmissions generally lead to better acceleration and improved fuel efficiency. Reported cases that detailed affected vehicles suggested that the vehicles jerked and shuddered whilst failing to engage the gears at the same time. The fact that costly repairs were required often made the issue more troublesome for all affected drivers.
While the bills for repairs were already paid by customers, Nissan is finally providing some relief to these vehicle owners through this settlement agreement.
What is on offer?
As per the Nissan settlement agreement, all claims are welcome, and many forms of compensation are on offer from the company. Eligible claimants should keep in mind that they will be able to claim for:
- Repair reimbursement: This reimbursement covers all out-of-pocket expenses to fix the CVT or related problems from the time that the warranty expired until the time the warranty extension came into place. For those repairs done at an official Nissan dealership, a full reimbursement will be paid. Repairs done at a car repair place, other Nissan vehicles will see claimants receiving up to $5,000 in compensation. All repairs related to the CVT will be reimbursed, and not just one repair case.
- Extended Warranty: The settlement extends the limited warranty on the CVT and related components for 84 months or up to 84,000 miles, whichever comes first. Parts that are included in this warranty are the valve body, torque converter, and transmission assembly.
- Vehicle Voucher: If your vehicle required two or more transmission repairs or replacements, you could receive a $1,500 voucher toward the purchase or lease of a new Nissan.
With deadlines expiring so quickly, affected drivers are urged to claim as quickly as possible. So quickly do deadlines come and go that even the Christie’s class action settlement deadline has expired already.
Important dates to keep track of
For this settlement agreement, all eligible claimants must take note of some core dates:
- Claim deadline: July 3, 2025, or within 30 days of a qualifying repair
- Exclusion or objection deadline: June 3, 2025
- Final court approval hearing: July 18, 2025
The claim filing deadline is most important for those who did not file for exclusion, as it is merely a few days away.
Who is eligible to claim?
Car drivers who qualify to claim for this settlement agreement are those who currently own or are lessees of a:
- 2015–2018 Nissan Murano
- 2016–2018 Nissan Maxima
Furthermore, the vehicle must have been leased or purchased before April 4, 2025, and the vehicle must have a CVT transmission. Claims must be filed, and all of the documentation indicating proof of repairs must be provided. It is not often that motor vehicle drivers are offered financial compensation for defects found in their motor vehicles, and all interested claimants must file before the July 3 deadline. Another class action lawsuit that was rather interesting and also entailed a product defect was the Whirlpool Corp class action lawsuit.
For more information about this settlement, you can visit Top Class Actions and get informed about how to file a claim.
Disclaimer: You should not submit false or inflated claims under penalty of perjury, as class‑action claim forms historically required declarations signed “under penalty of perjury” to ensure authenticity. Submitting a fraudulent claim not only carries legal exposure—including potential civil and criminal sanctions—but also harms other eligible class members by diluting the available settlement pool.
