U-Haul controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2014
PODS trademark infringement verdict
A jury found U-Haul liable for using the term “pods” in U-Box marketing in a manner that infringed PODS trademarks and awarded $62 million in damages.
2007
Trailer maintenance and evidence allegations
A Los Angeles Times investigation reported that trailer-rental practices and brake maintenance contributed to fishtailing crashes and described allegations that U-Haul destroyed evidence related to injury lawsuits.
2005
Canadian vehicle-safety investigations
Canadian media and government inspections reported substantial roadworthiness defects among inspected U-Haul vehicles. Later reporting found additional failures, prompting company comments about maintenance practices and replacement of older equipment.