Jeep Lemon Law Attorneys in California
If your Jeep has repeated problems that won’t go away, we can help.
FCA US LLC, a Stellantis company, sells and warrants new Jeeps in the U.S., and the lineup is mostly rugged SUVs plus the Gladiator pickup. Unfortunately, some Jeep models develop recurring defects that may legally qualify them as lemons under California law.
If your Jeep has functional or safety issues that point to a defect and you go forward with a case, our Jeep Lemon Law attorneys represent you at no cost while you seek cash compensation, a vehicle replacement, or a buyback under the California Lemon Law.
Why Choose Lemon Law Help for Your Jeep Lemon Law Case
Lemon Law Help has been fighting for California consumers for over 15 years. We’ve helped more than 10,000 clients get the relief they deserve after purchasing a defective vehicle, including handling lemon law claims against Jeep and Stellantis.
Our legal team can handle every aspect of your Jeep lemon law claim and keep you updated every step of the way. When an owner prevails in a lemon law lawsuit, California law has the court add reasonable attorney’s fees and costs to the judgment against the manufacturer.
How To Document Your Jeep Lemon Law Case
If you experience a recurring issue with your Jeep, start taking notes on when it’s popped up and what you’ve done to fix it. Keep records of your repair attempts, including when you took your Jeep in, how many times you’ve had to, and how many total days it’s been in the shop, as these are key criteria for a California Lemon Law claim.
Save any invoices, receipts, and written communications from your dealership or maintenance provider. If possible, take photographs of the defective components or features. Also, gather any information you have on your Jeep’s manufacturer’s warranty, because the warranty dates set your filing deadline.
Jeep’s maker, FCA US, opted in to the lemon law rules that took effect in California in 2025. For the Jeeps those rules reach, including at least the ones sold through 2025, your claim generally has to be filed within a year of the warranty’s end, and six years from the original delivery is the outer limit. Time your Jeep spends in the shop for repairs does not count against either deadline.
Recent Jeep Recalls and Their Lemon Law Implications
Check whether the recall notice for your Jeep matches one of the examples below. Certain Jeep models from the past five years have been recalled for defective features or safety issues. Examples of significant recent Jeep recalls include:
- More than 328,000 certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs are recalled because the rear coil springs can detach while driving. This recall replaces two earlier ones, and NHTSA opened a review after owners reported springs coming loose after the first repair. FCA says owners will get another letter once the final fix is ready.
- More than 338,000 certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles were recalled because the upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle can separate, letting the wheel fall outward and causing a loss of vehicle control.
- Chrysler recalled about 320,000 certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids because their high-voltage battery may fail and start a fire, whether the vehicle is parked or moving. Owners are told to park outside and not charge the vehicle until it is repaired, and vehicles fixed under earlier battery recalls need the new repair.
- About 23,000 certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler models were recalled because a pinched remote start antenna cable can keep the tire pressure warning light from coming on. A newer software recall of about 202,000 certain Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer and Cherokee models covers tire pressure systems that may fail to detect low pressure or to turn on the warning light.
- More than 120,000 certain 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles were recalled because the second-row head restraints may not lock upright, raising the risk of injury in a crash.
- Nearly 33,000 certain Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler models, including 2020-2024 models of both, were recalled because the instrument panel cluster can short-circuit and fail. NHTSA is also investigating 2020 Gladiator and Wrangler models after 89 owner reports of the cluster display going partly or fully dark while driving.
- Almost 80,000 certain 2024 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee L models were recalled because incorrect camera software can keep the rearview image from showing. A later recall reaches certain 2026 models of most Jeep lines whose backup camera picture can go blank in reverse, and the radio software is updated by a dealer or over the air.
- A variety of 2023-2024 FCA vehicles, including several Jeep models, were recalled because a steering column module that may not be welded properly can keep the driver’s air bag from deploying. FCA has since recalled about 419,000 certain recent Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs because a software error can delay the side air bags in a crash.
If a recall repair does not fix the problem, those repair visits can count toward the reasonable number of repair attempts that California’s lemon law looks at.
Common Jeep Problems Owners Report
Jeep issues that affect the use, value, or safety of your vehicle can indicate a manufacturing defect if they cannot be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts during the warranty period. If you have a model year 2020 or newer Jeep, look out for these issues:
- Braking and FCW problems: Some Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee owners have told NHTSA that automatic emergency braking failed to engage when a crash was close. Others report the brakes applying with nothing ahead.
- Electrical problems: Jeep 4xe plug-in hybrids have been recalled for high-voltage battery fire risks, and FCA has extended the battery warranty on certain Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe models to unlimited years and miles for specific battery fault codes. After the standard battery warranty ends, FCA may cap that coverage at the cost of the battery or the vehicle’s value, whichever is less. Other Jeep electrical issues include rearview cameras not working.
- Engine problems: Some Jeep Compass owners report a “high coolant temperature” warning followed by the engine shutting down, and NHTSA reviewed these reports for the 2020 Compass before closing its review. Certain Grand Cherokee 4xe and Wrangler 4xe models are recalled because debris inside the engine can cause engine failure, and NHTSA is looking into engine stalls in 2022 Wagoneer SUVs with the 5.7L eTorque mild-hybrid system.
- Transmission problems: FCA has issued dealer bulletins for upshift delay and harsh upshifts in certain 2021 Jeep Renegades. In a small number of 2022 Jeep Cherokees with the 9-speed automatic, the transmission can fail and leave the SUV with no forward gear. A newer bulletin also covers a torque converter clutch fault in certain 2020-2023 Renegade and Compass models with that transmission.
- Rollaway issues: Certain 2020-2023 Jeep Cherokee SUVs are recalled because a power transfer unit failure can make the SUV lose drive power or roll away.
- Steering problems: Certain Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs were recalled because the upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle can separate.
Your Jeep dealership should be able to repair your vehicle under warranty within a reasonable number of attempts. If your Jeep continues to have issues, talk with our lemon law attorneys about your legal options.
Jeep Lemon Law Settlement Options and What To Expect
If you have a valid claim under the California Lemon Law, Jeep must either replace your vehicle or repurchase it, and you can insist on a buyback instead of a replacement. A Jeep claim can end in one of these three ways:
- Replacement: Jeep replaces your vehicle with a new one substantially identical to it and pays the related taxes and fees. You may owe a charge for your use of the Jeep up to its first repair visit for the problem.
- Cash compensation: Some claims settle with a cash payment while you keep the vehicle.
- Buyback: Jeep refunds what you paid or owe, including your down payment, payments, taxes and registration fees, plus incidental costs such as towing and rental cars. It may take off an amount based on the miles on your Jeep before its first repair visit for the problem. For Jeeps the 2025 procedures reach, some third-party add-ons and any negative equity rolled in from a trade-in are also subtracted.
The timeline for a Jeep lemon law claim can depend on the strength of your case and the company’s willingness to cooperate, among other factors. If FCA US willfully failed to follow the law, the judgment can also include a civil penalty worth as much as double your actual damages.
For Jeeps covered by the 2025 procedures, you must first write to FCA US with your name, your VIN and a short summary of the repairs and problems, and request a buyback or a replacement of your Jeep. You must still have the Jeep when you send that letter, and you then wait 30 days or more before you sue for that penalty. If FCA US offers a full buyback or replacement, plus reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, within 30 days of receiving your letter and completes it within 60 days of receiving it, the penalty is not available.
Our experienced California Lemon Law attorneys can help you build your claim and pursue civil penalties where the law allows them.
Speak To Our Jeep Lemon Law Attorneys
If your Jeep has a defect that returns after every repair visit, our skilled lemon law attorneys can look at your case and walk you through your options. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work for you. Contact us online or call 833-208-8181 today.
If you go forward with a Jeep lemon law case, we represent you at no cost while you seek cash compensation, a replacement or a buyback.
Lemon Law Help works only in California. We help California residents who bought or leased a defective model year 2020 or newer vehicle from a licensed California dealer. We cannot help people outside California, unless they are active-duty military.
Jeep Lemon Law FAQs
What is the Jeep Lemon Law?
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, better known as the California Lemon Law, requires manufacturers like Jeep to replace or repurchase a new vehicle they cannot fix under warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. It covers both buyers and lessees.
How Long Do I Have To File A Jeep Lemon Law Claim?
Under the 2025 lemon law procedures FCA US opted in to, which reach at least Jeeps sold through 2025, you generally have one year after your manufacturer’s warranty expires to file a Jeep lemon law claim, and no more than six years from when the vehicle was first delivered. Time in the shop for repairs does not count against either deadline.
Can I File a Lemon Law Claim if My Jeep Is Leased?
Yes. California’s lemon law gives people who lease a new vehicle the same rights as buyers. Lemon Law Help takes cases from California residents who leased a model year 2020 or newer Jeep from a licensed California dealer.
What if My Jeep Warranty Has Expired but the Problems Started During Warranty?
For vehicles the 2025 procedures reach, if your Jeep’s recurring defects started appearing during the vehicle’s warranty, you may be able to file a lemon law claim up to a year after the warranty expires, as long as no more than six years have passed since the Jeep was first delivered. Our knowledgeable Jeep lemon law attorneys can evaluate your case to determine if you have a valid claim.
