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2024 Nissan Altima Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Indiana

Leased New in Indiana
$35,848
Recovered
3 Visits
Repair Attempts
38 Days
Out of Service
Case Overview

2024 Nissan Altima: 3 Repair Visits and 38 Days Out of Service

2024 Nissan Altima lemon law buyback in Indiana: Easy Lemon recovered $35,848 for this client after 3 repair visits and 38 days out of service. The claim was brought under Indiana Motor Vehicle Protection Act (Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.

Our client leased a new 2024 Nissan Altima in Indiana. The repair records show 3 visits and 38 days out of service.

Easy Lemon brought this matter to Nissan and settled it through a vehicle buyback totaling $35,848. The total combines the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
  • Electrical
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3
Repair Attempts
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38
Days Out of Service
✓
$35,848
Recovered
Repair History

2024 Nissan Altima Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: June 5 - July 9, 2025 (35 Days)

  • Owner reported high RPM at startup followed by a CEL.
  • Diagnostic codes P0010 and P0016 were found.
  • Technicians replaced the intake sprocket and actuator, but P0010 remained active.
  • The E-IVT control module was then replaced, and the engine was reassembled.
  • The owner also reported vibration at highway speeds (not duplicated) and intermittent Android Auto issues (functioning at time of inspection).
  • Vehicle was out of service for 35 days and a rental was provided.

Visit 2: July 25, 2025 (1 Day)

  • CEL reappeared.
  • Codes P0010-00 and P0016-00 were stored.
  • Engine was running normally; no repairs were made beyond performing an electric intake valve timing control learning procedure.
  • The tech line case was updated.

Visit 3: July 29, 2025

  • Present (2+ Days) - CEL returned once again.
  • Parts are on backorder and repairs are still in progress.
  • A loaner vehicle was provided.
  • Repair order is still pending.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2024 Nissan Altima Be a Lemon in Indiana?

Indiana Motor Vehicle Protection Act (Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Indiana, used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

  • Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative business days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset)
  • Attorney fees: Yes - prevailing consumer may recover attorney fees
This case: This Nissan Altima went to the dealer 3 times and was out of service for 38 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach

How Was This Nissan Altima Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Altima spent at the dealer.

2

Building the File

We sorted all repair orders by date and noted what was reported, what was diagnosed and what was done. That way the record showed the problems coming back.

3

Demand to Nissan

We sent Nissan a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a buyback.

4

Vehicle Buyback

Nissan agreed to a vehicle buyback totaling $35,848. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$35,848 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$35,848
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2024 Nissan Altima
  • Leased in: Indiana
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Systems involved: Engine, Electrical
  • Repair attempts: 3 visits
  • Days out of service: 38 days
  • Manufacturer: Nissan
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $35,848 (Buyback)
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Common Questions

2024 Nissan Altima Lemon Law Questions in Indiana

What does Indiana lemon law require for a vehicle like this Nissan Altima?
Under Indiana Motor Vehicle Protection Act (Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24), the repair standard is 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative business days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2024 Nissan Altima case?
The case ended with a vehicle buyback totaling $35,848. The total is the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
What is the difference between a buyback and a cash-and-keep settlement?
Under a buyback deal, the manufacturer takes back the vehicle, pays off the loan or lease and then refunds the owner, after subtracting any use allowance the state permits. In a cash-and-keep settlement, the owner keeps the vehicle and receives a cash payment.
Do I pay anything to hire Easy Lemon for a Nissan lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes. In this case our client paid nothing out of pocket†.
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