Stellantis
TINA.org found Jeep, Dodge and Ram engaged in deceptive U.S.-origin marketing.
Lifetime Limited Powertrain Warranties from FCA
August 2019: This case was transferred from a court in California to one in New York. (Case No. 19-cv-7681, S.D.N.Y.)
2018: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against FCA US LLC regarding its Lifetime Limited Powertrain Warranties for a majority of their vehicles. The complaint, which was filed in September 2018 and amended in October 2018, alleges that the company fails to disclose that the warranty is subject to an inspection requirement and is void if vehicles are not inspected every five years within a specific period of time. (Hightman et al v. FCA US LLC, Case No. 18-cv-2205, S.D. Cal.)
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Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM Vehicles with 3.6L Pentastar V6 Classic Engines
Allegations: Falsely marketing vehicles as safe to drive, durable, and reliable when they are not due to defect
Lifetime Limited Powertrain Warranty for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep Vehicles
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against FCA US LLC for, among other things, allegedly misleadingly advertising that the company will repair or replace the powertrain components in…
EcoDiesel Vehicles
October 2018: The Cox and Lucas cases were transferred to the multidistrict litigation in California to be heard with the other similar cases. (MDL No. 2777) September 2018: Two more…
Dodge Rams
May 2018: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. March 2018: A federal judge dismissed the consolidated complaint When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can…
Cummins Diesel Engines
February 2017: This case was consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Bledsoe v. FCA US LLC and Cummins Inc. (Case No. 16-cv-14024, E. D. MI.) Click here to learn more about…
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Stellantis pulls Jeep, Ram and Dodge tariff-response ads after built-in-USA scrutiny
E.J. Schultz, Ad Age
Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims
MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2025 — Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake…
Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry
New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.
Stellantis to Revise Ads Saying Its Cars Are Built in America
Patrick Coffee, The Wall Street Journal
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