NY Nissan Dealers Must Refund Overcharged BuyersAnna Barclay - Getty Images (Anna Barclay - Getty Images)New York state attorney general Letitia James has some good news for Empire State residents who may have been bilked out of their money by a car dealership. On June 3rd, the A.G. announced that New Yorkerswho were overcharged at any of the Nissan dealerships in the state will be receiving refunds. 15 dealerships have already paid over $1 million in penalties, and refunded more than $4.5 million to more than 3100 consumers.The investigation began after New York consumers complained during the COVID-19 pandemic that Nissan dealerships were charging more than the agreed-upon price when they attempted to buy their leased vehicles at the end of their lease terms. According to investigators, some dealerships added unauthorized administrative and dealership fees or inflated vehicle prices on purchase documents, causing customers to pay significantly more than the amounts specified in their lease agreements. The findings led to multiple settlements, millions of dollars in restitution for affected consumers, and new measures designed to prevent similar overcharge schemes in the future."Nissan dealers across New York misled their customers with junk fees and other costs to cheat them out of their hard-earned money. After securing refunds for customers of 15 Nissan dealerships, my office is now making sure that every New Yorker who was defrauded by any Nissan dealership gets their money back," said attorney general James.New York attorney general Letitia James.Pacific Press - Getty Images (Pacific Press - Getty Images)These apparently weren't minor billing errors. According to the settlement documents, some customers were charged thousands of dollars for questionable repairs and fees. One customer was billed $2563 for eight cents' worth of electrical tape. Others paid up to $3200 for work related to safety recalls that should have been completed at no cost. Some dealerships allegedly disguised a $2500 "CPO Certification" charge as a repair expense. And in perhaps the most outrageous example, one customer claimed the entirety of the "repair" consisted of little more than the dealership hosing off the vehicle.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe good news for affected customers is that getting their money back should be relatively painless. Consumers who are entitled to restitution do not need to take any action; Nissan Motor Acceptance Company (NMAC) will automatically mail refund checks for the full amount of any overcharges as it continues auditing dealerships across New York throughout 2026.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State