Nissan Rogue drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit in opposition to the favored automotive producer, alleging their rear windshields “spontaneously” shattered.
The swimsuit, filed within the Center District of Tennessee on January 6, alleges the rear windshields on 2021-2025 Nissan Rogues are “faulty as a result of they’re vulnerable to spontaneously explode.”
Drivers have reported “sudden rear windshield explosions inflicting shards of glass to fly via their autos, typically whereas the automobile is being operated,” based on a replica of the lawsuit reviewed by The Unbiased.
The lawsuit additionally alleges that Nissan “didn’t disclose this materials info to shoppers regardless of understanding in regards to the Rear Windshield Defect.”
A brand new lawsuit alleges the windshields of 2021-2025 Nissan Rogues are ‘vulnerable to spontaneously explode.’ Plaintiff Darren Chang says the rear windshield of his 2023 Nissan Rogue (pictured) shattered final month, based on the lawsuit (Center District of Tennessee)
A Nissan spokesperson instructed The Unbiased the corporate “takes buyer considerations significantly and is conscious of the lawsuit associated to rear liftgate glass.”
“Whereas we don’t touch upon pending litigation, we encourage prospects with inquiries to contact Nissan Client Affairs at 1 800 NISSAN 1 for assist,” the spokesperson added.
New York residents Nicole Delucia-Roitman and Darren Chang each stated they skilled this alleged defect, based on the lawsuit.
Delucia-Roitman, a resident of Monroe, New York, stated the rear windshield on her 2025 Nissan Rogue “shattered” whereas she and her husband had been driving on December 27. The automobiles are construct at a Nissan manufacturing facility in Tennessee.
Delucia-Roitman heard a “loud pop that seemed like damaged glass” whereas driving, which prompted her to cease and examine her automotive, the lawsuit states.
“Delucia-Roitman safely pulled over to examine the sound and found that the rear windshield had shattered however remained upright on rear body of the automobile earlier than crashing into Plaintiff’s automobile’s trunk, spreading shattered glass throughout the rear inside of the automobile,” the lawsuit reads. “Out of necessity, Plaintiff rigorously drove residence.”
Chang, a resident of Selden, New York, stated the rear windshield on his 2023 Nissan Rogue additionally broke on December 27, whereas he and his toddler youngster had been within the automotive, based on the lawsuit.
The lawsuit states Chang heard “a loud sound” like “falling ice” after getting into his automotive and shutting the entrance, driver-side door. Chang regarded within the rearview mirror and noticed what he believed had been ice fractals on the windshield — however after driving to a close-by pet retailer, he found it had “shattered,” based on the lawsuit.
“Plaintiff had not realized that what he believed to be ice fractals was the truth is jagged glass marks from the windshield shattering,” the lawsuit reads.
“Plaintiff Chang investigated additional to search out that a lot of the glass had fallen into the trunk of his automobile, falling into the open areas of Plaintiff’s toddler stroller,” the lawsuit continues.
The lawsuit requires a jury trial and asks for an unspecified amount of cash, however estimates it at greater than $5 million.
Attorneys representing Delucia-Roitman and Chang declined to remark when contacted by The Unbiased.