Shortly after purchasing his new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, a California resident began experiencing transmission problems that would result in loss of engine power while operating under normal driving conditions. He had taken it in for repairs on three separate occasions for problems which included a defective transmission, torque converter, and transmission control module (TCM). The vehicle was also subject to Service Bulletin (NTB12-035) for problems with the TCM and the powertrain control module (PCM), as well as an NHTSA Investigation (DP12004) for transmission damage due to contamination by engine coolant. (According to the NHTSA website, the Office Of Defect Investigation (ODI) has received 512 consumer complaints regarding transmission problems in certain Nissan Pathfinders.)

After unsuccessfully trying to get Nissan to buyback the Pathfinder he contacted the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. for advice. A review of his service documents showed his vehicle was a good candidate for protection under the California Lemon Law and we immediately went to work on his case.

Within a few short weeks we were able to negotiate a repurchase of the defective vehicle and recover his down payment, monthly payments, and registration, less the mileage deduction allowed under California ‘s lemon law. Nissan also paid the purchase balance in full and our attorney’s fees. Needless to say our client was thrilled to be rid of his defective 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and get his money back.

If you live in California and think that your vehicle could be a lemon, contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. at 1-888-ExLemon (1-888-395-3666) or fill in and submit the California Lemon Law case review form at the top of this page.