A Recurring Problem Across Nissan Models
Nissan has faced a long string of class action lawsuits over its continuously variable transmission, or CVT, technology, dating back more than a decade and spanning multiple vehicle lines including the Altima, Sentra, Versa, Pathfinder, Rogue, Murano, and Maxima. Plaintiffs across these cases have generally alleged the same core problem: that the CVT can hesitate, jerk, shudder, or fail prematurely, and that Nissan knew about the defect through internal testing, warranty data, and consumer complaints but did not adequately disclose it.
An earlier, separate round of CVT litigation resulted in a 277.7 million dollar settlement covering different Nissan and Infiniti models. Nissan has consistently denied wrongdoing in these cases while agreeing to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
The Latest Settlement: Murano and Maxima
The most recent settlement, in the case Beaver v. Nissan North America, Inc., resolves claims specifically involving 2015 to 2018 Nissan Murano and 2016 to 2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles equipped with a CVT. The lawsuit alleged these vehicles could hesitate, stall, jerk, lurch, rev, shake, judder, or fail prematurely, making them unreasonably dangerous to drive, and that Nissan knew about the issue but did not disclose it to buyers.
The settlement covers roughly 520,000 vehicles. It received preliminary court approval in December 2024 and final approval on July 21, 2025. Nissan has not admitted wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
What the Settlement Provides
Class members receive an extended New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the transmission assembly, including the valve body, torque converter, and the transmission control unit, extended to 84 months or 84,000 miles from the vehicle original in-service date, whichever comes first, applied automatically without needing to file a claim.
For those who already paid out-of-pocket for a qualifying transmission repair after their original warranty expired but within the new extended period, the settlement provides reimbursement, full reimbursement of parts and labor for repairs done at a Nissan dealership. Owners or lessees who experienced two or more qualifying transmission repairs or replacements can also receive a 1,500 dollar voucher toward a new Nissan or Infiniti purchase or lease, though the claim deadline for reimbursement has generally passed given the settlement final approval date.
How to Get Legal Help
If you own or leased a 2015 to 2018 Nissan Murano or a 2016 to 2018 Nissan Maxima with a CVT, you generally do not need to file a claim to receive the extended warranty, but you must submit a claim with documentation, such as repair receipts, to be reimbursed for past out-of-pocket transmission repairs or to receive the loyalty voucher for multiple repairs. Check the official settlement website for current deadlines, since this settlement received final approval and deadlines may have since passed.
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Nissan Lawsuit: The CVT Transmission Settlements: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about this case and your legal options.
What does the Nissan lawsuit allege?
That certain Nissan vehicles equipped with a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, suffer from a defect causing hesitation, jerking, shuddering, or premature failure, and that Nissan knew about the problem through internal data and complaints but did not adequately disclose it.
Which vehicles does the most recent settlement cover?
2015 to 2018 Nissan Murano and 2016 to 2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles equipped with a CVT, covering roughly 520,000 vehicles, in the case Beaver v. Nissan North America, Inc.
Is this the first CVT settlement Nissan has agreed to?
No. An earlier, separate settlement of 277.7 million dollars resolved CVT claims covering different Nissan and Infiniti models. This is part of a recurring pattern of CVT litigation across Nissan vehicle lines.
What does the settlement provide?
An extended transmission warranty to 84 months or 84,000 miles applied automatically, reimbursement for qualifying out-of-pocket repairs during the extended period, and a 1,500 dollar purchase or lease voucher for those with two or more qualifying repairs.
Has Nissan admitted the CVT is defective?
No. Nissan has consistently denied wrongdoing across these cases while agreeing to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.