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Buying a new or certified used vehicle should come with peace of mind—not endless repair visits, safety concerns, or unanswered calls from the dealership. When repeated defects make your car unreliable, unsafe, or unusable, California’s Lemon Law may entitle you to a vehicle buyback, replacement, or cash compensation.

A Glendale lemon law attorney can help you enforce your rights under the California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and hold automakers accountable when they fail to honor their warranties.

A El bufete de abogados Shirvanian, we assist California drivers in pursuing lemon law claims against major manufacturers, including Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Porsche, Kia, Jeep, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and Audi.

What Is California’s Lemon Law?

Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, California’s Lemon Law provides remedies when ongoing repair attempts fail to correct a vehicle defect.

If a manufacturer or dealership cannot fix a defect covered by warranty, the law may require them to:

  • Repurchase the vehicle (buyback)
  • Replace the vehicle with a comparable model
  • Pay civil penalties in certain cases
  • Cover attorneys’ fees and legal costs

These protections remain in effect even when the manufacturer denies responsibility or delays repairs.

What Qualifies as a Lemon in California?

A vehicle may qualify as a lemon when:

  • It has a defect affecting safety, usar, or value
  • The manufacturer’s warranty covers the defect
  • The manufacturer or dealer had multiple repair attempts
  • The issue remains unresolved

Eligible defects often involve:

  • Engine or transmission failures
  • Brake or steering malfunctions
  • Electrical system failures
  • Hybrid or EV battery defects
  • Airbag failures or safety system issues
  • Sudden stalling or loss of power

When a vehicle experiences recurring problems with safety systems or usability, owners may have grounds to file a lemon law claim in California.

CONTÁCTENOS

How Many Car Repair Attempts Are Enough?

California law does not set a strict repair-attempt requirement. En lugar, courts look to the guidelines in §Civil Code 1793.22, which measure eligibility based on repair attempts and time out of service:

Issue Type Repair Attempts Time Out of Service
Serious Safety Defect Two or more N / A
Non-Safety Defect Four or more N / A
Any Defect N / A 30+ cumulative days

En la mayoría de los casos, these repair attempts happen within the first 18 months or before the vehicle reaches 18,000 miles—whichever comes first. Each claim depends on the facts, which is why working with an experienced lemon law lawyer en Glendale, California, to review your specific situation is critical.

Does Lemon Law Apply to Used and Leased Vehicles?

Sí, in many cases. Debajo CIV §1791(un), the used car lemon law may apply to:

  • New vehicles
  • Certified pre-owned vehicles
  • Used vehicles still under manufacturer warranty
  • Leased vehicles
  • Certain business or fleet vehicles

If you’re unsure whether your used or leased car qualifies, a California lemon law attorney can assess your warranty and repair history at no cost.

Lemon Law vs. Warranty Claim

Many consumers assume a lemon law claim is just another warranty repair. It isn’t; the two involve different rights, remedies, and manufacturer obligations.

Feature Warranty Claim Lemon Law Claim
Primary Goal Repair the vehicle under warranty Buyback or replacement
Repair Limits Subject to warranty terms and coverage limits Reasonable number of attempts
Timing Impact Limited to the warranty period Statutory time and mileage limits apply
Responsabilidad del fabricante Set by the manufacturer’s service agreement Imposed by statute
Attorneys’ Fees Typically paid by the consumer Paid by the manufacturer if successful
Legal Leverage Repair-focused, limited enforcement Presumptions favor the consumer

When ongoing warranty-covered repairs fail to resolve the issue, lemon law claims offer a legal option for recovering the investment you made in the vehicle.

Manufacturer Accountability Across Major Brands

Our firm regularly handles lemon law cases involving defects from leading automakers, incluso:

Automaker Common Defects We Handle
Ford and Chevrolet Engine, transmission, y structural defects .
Toyota and Honda Hybrid system failures and braking issues.
Nissan and Kia Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) failures.
Jeep Steering, suspension, and drivability problems.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz Electronics and drivetrain defects.
Tesla Battery range loss and software failures.
Audi and Porsche Performance system defects.

Dealership Fraud and Warranty Denials

Some cases go beyond defects and involve dealership misconduct. This can include actions such as:

  • Misrepresenting prior damage or repairs
  • Selling used vehicles as certified without proper inspection
  • Refusing to document repair attempts
  • Pressuring buyers into multiple repairs instead of buybacks

These practices may support claims for breach of warranty (when dealer conduct interferes with covered repairs or warranty performance) or an auto manufacturer lawsuit (if manufacturer policies or approvals contribute to the violation).

¿Qué compensación puede recuperar??

Depending on your case, compensation may include:

  • Full vehicle buyback (purchase price minus usage offset)
  • Replacement vehicle
  • Reimbursement for repair-related expenses
  • Rental car costs
  • Attorneys’ fees paid by the manufacturer

If your defective vehicle left you without reliable transportation, related loss-of-use claims may also be applicable.

¿Qué compensación puede recuperar??

Some owners question whether a vehicle replacement under the lemon law is a good idea. This comparison shows the costs of filing a claim versus holding onto an irreparable vehicle:

Expense Category Keeping the Vehicle Lemon Law Resolution
Repair Fees High out-of-pocket costs or warranty-limited repairs Eliminated after buyback or replacement
Rental Expenses Paid by the consumer during repairs Often reimbursed or covered
Vehicle Value Continues to depreciate with each repair Based on the statutory buyback value
Legal Fees Not applicable Paid by the manufacturer if the claim succeeds

Por ejemplo, you spend $64,000 on a new Porsche Macan in early 2025, expecting performance and peace of mind. En lugar, you’re back at the dealership again and again for the same transmission problem—three repair visits, no real fix.

If you keep the car, you might spend up to $3,500 for continuing transmission rebuilds, $164 a $287 for rental car costs each time, and still end up with a vehicle worth about $44,800 in a few years.

A lemon law claim can stop the financial bleeding. You may be entitled to a buyback of roughly $60,000 after a mileage offset, reimbursement for rental expenses, and a clean break from a vehicle you can’t trust—before the problem costs you even more.

Glendale Office and Statewide Representation

Based in Glendale, The Shirvanian Law Firm represents lemon law clients across California, including those in the following locations:

No matter where you’re located in California, we offer accessible lemon law legal help for buyers who purchased vehicles in Burbank, Pasadena, and throughout LA County.

Take the Next Step Toward Relief

When repeat repair visits, unresolved safety issues, or denied warranty coverage start costing you time, dinero, and confidence in your vehicle, you shouldn’t be left to take on the manufacturer by yourself. A California car defect lawyer at our firm can evaluate your case, Explica tus opciones, and pursue the compensation you deserve.

Contact the Shirvanian Law Firm today for a free lemon law case review.

Preguntas frecuentes

As of January 1, 2025, lemon law claims must generally be filed within one year after the manufacturer’s express warranty expires.

Sí, if the vehicle was sold with a manufacturer’s warranty that was still active. Our new car warranty lawyers can evaluate coverage and determine whether the claim qualifies.

Sí. Leased vehicles are fully covered under California’s lemon law.

Financing does not prevent a buyback or replacement. Loan balances are typically handled as part of the resolution.

No. California law requires manufacturers to pay attorneys’ fees when consumers prevail in lawsuits.

Additional Lemon Law Resources:

Referencias:

California Civil Code §1793.2 – Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&sectionNum=1793.2

California Civil Code §1793.22 – Tanner Consumer Protection Act

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1793.22&lawCode=CIV

Actions for Restitution for or Replacement of Certain Motor Vehicles §871.21

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=871.21.&nodeTreePath=5.15.15&lawCode=CCP

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