When you purchase a new vehicle, you expect to be able to enjoy your car for many years without having to worry about major issues. Of course, you might expect to have to keep up with normal maintenance, but you do not expect your vehicle to have to be in the repair shop time and time again.

Unfortunately, many auto manufacturers make defective vehicles available for consumers So, unsuspecting consumers can find themselves stuck with a vehicle that presents serious issues that can affect the vehicle’s safety, use, or value. If your new vehicle is a lemon, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding your situation, you could have the right to file a lemon law claim and get a significant recovery.

For more information about the legal options available to you, contact our lemon lawyers today.

Honda and Acura – Acura is Honda’s luxury division. Although Honda is the mainstream make, its luxury brand focuses on performance, comfort, and more upscale features, in general. Common defects found in Honda and Acura vehicles include the following:

• Defective fuel pumps affecting 2017 to 2020 models, leading to stalling and engine failures
• Fuel injection issues affecting certain 2021 to 2025 Honda models
• Gear slippage in cold weather or stop-and-go traffic (common for Acura)
• Defective torque converters
• Dual-clutch transmission issues affecting Acura TLX
• Engine issues, specifically stalling, hesitation, or complete engine failure affecting 2020 Acura MDX
• Stalling, loss of motive power, and issues with acceleration affecting the 2021 Acura RDX

Nissan and Infiniti – Infiniti is Nissan’s luxury division. Although Infiniti vehicles are generally associated with a higher level of performance and style, they share many components with Nissan vehicles. Some of the defects and issues present in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles include the following:

• Nissan issues
  • Battery overheating in some 2020 to 2023 Leaf vehicles
  • Rearview camera issues affecting 2019 to 2021 Altima and 2020 to 2021 Sentra
  • Loose tie rod ball joint fasteners, resulting in possible loss of steering control affecting 2020 and 2021 Altima
  • Electrical issues that cause stalling in 2023 Nissan Ariya
• Infiniti issues
  • Defective airbags, including Takata airbags
  • Problems with driveshaft, which can lead to vehicle losing power or rolling away in Park gear
  • Problems with rearview camera and reduced visibility
  • Front steering knuckle or rear axle housing issues
  • Problems with the fuel pump module impeller, which can prevent the flow of fuel to the engine
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Volkswagen and Audi – Audi is a subsidiary of Volkswagen. Although Volkswagen is the more affordable make, both VW and Audi vehicles share a number of components, including engines, transmissions, and electronic systems. Some of the issues present in these manufacturers include the following:

• Volkswagen issues
  • Airbag defects, including defective Takata airbags that may explode, defective driver’s side airbag inflator, and faulty passenger-side airbags
  • Defective brake caliper pistons affecting 2018 models
  • Defective fuel pumps affecting multiple models, including the Jetta GLI, Golf Sportwagen, and more
• Audi issues
  • Electrical problems, specifically faulty sensors or problems with the MMI system
  • Oil leaks and coolant leaks
  • Problems with engine control module
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BMW and MINI – BMW acquired MINI in 1196, although MINI operates like its own brand producing its own vehicles. The European auto manufacturers have been associated with some of the following issues:

• BMW issues
  • Defective water pumps (specifically, short circuits in the electrical connector) affecting X1, X3, and X5 SUV models
  • Malfunctioning integrated brake system that could lead to loss of power brake assist or cause ABS and DSC systems to malfunction (affects multiple 2023 and 2024 models)
  • Defective Takata airbags affecting 2000 to 2014 models
  • Timing chain problems affecting 2012 to 2025 model years
• MINI issues
  • Defective Takata airbags (specifically, passenger-side airbags)
  • Faulty front-seat side airbags in 2017 to 2027 Clubman (that do not inflate on impact)
  • Failure to meet crashworthiness standards (2014 to 2025 models)
  • Defective high voltage battery that could allow water in, resulting in a fire risk or the vehicle stalling
  • Faulty turn signals and brake lights
  • Electrical module short circuits
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Both BMW and MINI have had multiple recalls associated with the issues listed above.

特斯拉 – Although many people are drawn to Tesla vehicles because they are electric vehicles, the auto manufacturer has been associated with different defects can be very dangerous and expensive to address. For example, some of the different issues present in Tesla’s over the years include the following:

• Battery degradation
• Battery charging failures
• Autopilot malfunctions
• Sudden braking
• Door handle failures
• Suspension and control arm issues
• Touchscreen blackouts

• Touch screen recall affecting 2020 to 2022 models (defective memory chips caused screens to fail)
• Tesla was sued for unsafe automatic driving features
• Model 3 recall for problems with airbag warning labels, front seat shoulder belt fasteners, and trunk lid harness
• Model S recall for problems with driver airbag, autosteer, and the steering assist motor bolt
• Model Y recall for problems with seat belt fasteners, brake caliper, and front seat recliner mechanism, and more

Other Manufacturers with Defective Vehicles, Recalls, and Lawsuits

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• General Motors (GMC, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Buick)
• Toyota and Lexus

No matter the specific make or model of your vehicle, it is important that you understand that you could have grounds to pursue a lemon law claim. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the legal options available to you, contact us today.

Yes, if your vehicle meets the criteria as established by the lemon law, you could have the right to file a lemon law claim. That is, if your vehicle is still under warranty, has a defect that affects the vehicle’s value, use, or safety, and has undergone multiple repair attempts, it may qualify as a lemon, meaning that you could pursue a claim. Some of the different remedies available for recovery could include either a replacement vehicle or a buyback (a refund) and compensation for all out-of-pocket expenses (for repair costs, towing, rental costs, etc.). It is also important to note that, under lemon law, auto manufacturers are required to cover all legal costs.

For more information about your right to file a lemon law claim, contact us today.

Without a doubt, finding out that your new vehicle is defective can be frustrating. Whether you are purchasing a new vehicle because your previous vehicle was no longer reliable or simply for the pleasure of getting a new car, different issues with a new car can prove to be very inconvenient. Here at our firm, we believe in fighting for the rights of consumers under lemon laws. If you unknowingly purchased a defective vehicle that is now presenting a host of issues (including issues that have not been able to be repaired or have caused the vehicle to be in the shop for a long time), it is important that you explore the legal options available to you. You could have the right to file a lemon law claim against the auto manufacturer.

Our lemon law attorneys are more than ready to handle your claim effectively from start to finish and secure the payout that you are owed. Contact our lemon law lawyers today to discuss the legal options available to you!