Class action against Nissan gets green light

The suit seeks an unspecified amount of compensatory damages for economic loss, inconvenience and mental distress, as well as punitive damages – claiming Nissan “prioritized corporate profits over the protection and security” of vehicle owners. (Greg Layson)

By:

ERIC FREEDMAN

November 09, 2022 05:56 PM

A British Columbia court has allowed a certified class- action suit to proceed against Nissan Canada and Nissan North America stemming from allegedly defective timing chains on about 64,000 vehicles.

Featured Stories

Dealerships prepare for pre-tariff sales onslaught

Automakers warn new Trump tariffs will boost costs, cut sales

Stellantis launches mobile service as customer retention tool

Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on 11 deals across 10 states

Latest News

Live updates on tariffs: Industry works to minimize disruption

Dealerships prepare for pre-tariff sales onslaught

Automakers warn new Trump tariffs will boost costs, cut sales

Top 5 Canadian auto stories this week: Trump auto tariffs; Tesla payments frozen; more

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in Automakers

Trump tariffs will force Europe’s automakers to rethink strategy, ACEA says

Porsche, Mercedes face $3.7B hit from U.S. auto levies

Canada’s auto industry outraged over Trump tariffs

Hyundai Canada launches nonprofit to fight childhood cancer, and other news from across Canada

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.