Nissan expands recall on VC-Turbo engine
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On paper, Nissan's variable-compression turbocharged engine should have been pretty awesome. Since it could change its compression ratio on the fly, it promised the power of a bigger engine when you needed it and the efficiency of a smaller engine when you ...
Nissan’s variable compression turbo engine is now at the center of a class action lawsuit that alleges widespread defects that can cause sudden engine failure. Nissan’s variable compression turbo engine is the subject of a new class action lawsuit ...
Nissan's innovative variable compression engines were a fascinating innovation when they were first revealed, but the jury is still out on whether or not the combustion technology will stick around. A June 2025 recall filed with the National Highway ...
According to Nissan, the engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that could lead to engine failure, significantly increasing the risk of a crash if that failure were to happen underway. As part of the recall, dealers will inspect the oil pan for ...
A manufacturing deficiency has caused Nissan to recall over 480,000 vehicles across the U.S. and Canada. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected vehicles include the 2019-2024 Nissan Rogue, 2019-2020 Nissan Altima ...
Nissan's industry-first engine technology has backfired spectacularly on the Japanese automaker, which just announced a 443,899-vehicle recall comprising passenger cars and sport utilities powered by the VC-Turbo engine family. The suspect population is ...
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