Nissan Lawsuit Claims 2017-2022 Rogue Sport Models Afflicted with Radiator Cooling Fan Defect

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A proposed class action lawsuit claims that certain 2017-2022 Nissan Rogue Sport vehicles are equipped with a defective radiator fan that can cause the engine to dangerously overheat.

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The 48-page lawsuit says that Nissan “knew or should have known” that the Rogue Sport models at issue had faulty radiator fans yet failed to disclose the problem to consumers. Per the complaint, the radiator fans were made with defective materials, and when an engine overheats, critical engine components such as cylinder heads and gaskets can become damaged, and a vehicle may even stop or stall in dangerous road conditions.

The case says that a properly functioning radiator fan is a crucial part of a vehicle’s cooling system, which pumps coolant through the engine, where the coolant absorbs heat, before it proceeds to the radiator, where the fan and passive airflow (when the vehicle is in motion) help dissipate the heat.

When the radiator fan fails, however, the engine is susceptible to overheating in ordinary driving conditions, potentially causing complete engine failure and/or unexpected stops or vehicle stalling, the case relays. Even one instance of overheating can cause permanent damage to an engine, the suit says.

Moreover, the case mentions that a failed radiator fan can also cause the failure of a vehicle’s air conditioning system, which could lead to dangerous situations inside the vehicles on hot or warm days when rolling down the windows is impractical, such as during a rainstorm.

The automotive lawsuit claims that Nissan was or should have been aware of the radiator fan flaw through rigorous pre-production testing, consumer complaints, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, and the automaker’s past experience and expertise in designing vehicles, among other sources.

The suit adds that consumer complaints about the defective radiator fans date back to at least July 2020, before many of the vehicles at issue were sold. At least one consumer complaint reported that the defect reoccurred after they had obtained a replacement fan, the filing notes.

Despite Nissan’s apparent awareness of the defect, the case states that the company has failed to issue a recall or provide a suitable repair.

Additionally, the complaint states that Nissan’s marketing materials for 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles, which tout the benefits of the cars’ engines, neglects to mention that the radiator fan defect may eventually cause the engine to overheat. 

The Nissan class action lawsuit looks to cover all United States residents who own or lease, or previously owned or leased, model year 2017-2022 Nissan Rogue Sport vehicles purchased or leased in the United States and its territories.

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