Nissan Kicks Lemon Law

Yes. CVT hesitation that creates a safety hazard during highway merging is a substantial impairment of both use and safety under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. The inability to accelerate predictably in traffic is a well-documented CVT defect in Nissan vehicles. Document each incident with dates, locations, and traffic conditions to strengthen your claim.

You should file as soon as possible after the dealer has had at least one opportunity to repair the defect. False activation of the Intelligent Emergency Braking system is a serious safety defect under the Song-Beverly Act, and California law provides that a single unresolved repair attempt may be sufficient for safety-related defects. Report each incident to NHTSA as well, as this creates an independent record of the defect.

An engine ticking noise from defective valve lash adjusters can constitute a substantial impairment of the vehicle's value under the Song-Beverly Act, especially if it indicates premature internal engine wear. If Nissan acknowledges the noise but cannot repair it after multiple attempts, you have grounds for a claim. California courts have recognized that persistent mechanical noises can substantially reduce a vehicle's resale value.

Yes. A rear hatch that falls unexpectedly is both a safety hazard and a defect that substantially impairs the vehicle's use and value. Under the Song-Beverly Act, Nissan must repair this defect within a reasonable number of attempts or provide a refund or replacement. If the struts have been replaced and the problem recurs, each replacement counts as a failed repair attempt toward your Lemon Law claim.