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Connecticut · Article Updated May 24, 2026

Nissan Lemon Law Cases in Connecticut

How Connecticut Lemon Law (§ 42-179) applies to Nissan — Rogue, Pathfinder, Altima. CVT transmission litigation history.

Nissan + Infiniti have meaningful Connecticut market share — Rogue, Pathfinder, Altima, Sentra, Murano, Leaf, Ariya, Q50, QX60. Connecticut Lemon Law applies fully.

Common Nissan defect patterns

  • JATCO CVT transmission — Rogue, Pathfinder, Altima, Sentra, Murano. Massive litigation history with multiple class actions and settlements.
  • VR30DDTT V6 — Infiniti Q50/Q60; misfire complaints, intercooler.
  • VC-Turbo VR30DDTT — premature turbo, variable compression issues.
  • Leaf / Ariya battery — degradation, charging speed claims.
  • Rogue infotainment — touchscreen, NissanConnect failures.
  • Pathfinder transmission — older CVT class action.

JATCO CVT litigation

Nissan’s CVT failures have been the subject of multiple class actions and CUTPA-style litigation:

  • In re Nissan North America CVT Litigation — Connecticut consumers may have CUTPA claims.
  • Recurring failure pattern: shuddering, slipping, eventual failure.
  • Extended warranty programs in place for some VINs.

CT Lemon Law cases for CVT failure are strong.

Nissan IDS / arbitration

Nissan uses BBB Auto Line as certified IDS. CT consumers can:

  • File DCP arbitration.
  • File BBB Auto Line.
  • File court action.

DCP is generally preferred.

CUTPA in Nissan cases

  • CVT disclosure — known failure pattern.
  • Battery range claims — Leaf / Ariya marketing.
  • Extended warranty efficacy — repeat failures post-extension.

Bottom line

Nissan is fully covered under Connecticut Lemon Law. CVT transmission cases dominate — particularly Rogue, Pathfinder, Altima. Document all repair attempts and file DCP arbitration or court action with parallel CUTPA + Magnuson-Moss.

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