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Jeep lemon owners in California often have questions about their legal rights and options. While each lemon law case is unique, we answer some frequently asked questions about the Jeep Lemon Law below.

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What is Jeep Lemon Law?

California Jeep owners who suspect that their vehicles are defective may be able to recover legal restitution under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, which is California’s Lemon Law.

The California Lemon Law holds auto manufacturers like Jeep accountable to the terms of their own manufacturer-issued warranties. These warranties act as a promise that, within a certain time or mileage range, a vehicle will perform to a certain expectation. For the duration of the warranty, repairs for specific parts are covered by the manufacturer to ensure the vehicle provides safe, reliable transportation.

How do I know my Jeep is a lemon?

If your Jeep has a manufacturing defect that affects the safety, utility or value of your vehicle, it may be considered a lemon. A manufacturing defect under the lemon law is an issue with parts covered by the manufacturer’s warranty that cannot be repaired within a reasonable number of repair attempts by the manufacturer or its dealerships.

Some Jeep models may be prone to specific issues, for example:

• Jeep Grand Cherokee – Transmission slipping, poor shifting, electrical issues, engine oil leaks, ticking noises, rough idling, vehicle stalling and non-starting are commonly reported.
• Jeep Cherokee – Experiences engine and transmission issues such as excessive or inconsistent oil consumption, hesitation, stalling, poor or unintended acceleration, and difficulty shifting gears. Cherokees also experience electrical issues.
• Jeep Wrangler – The steering wheel shakes when the vehicle drives at speeds faster than 50 miles per hour (this is known as the “Death Wobble”). Oil leaks, engine ticking, engine knocking, electrical issues and transmission problems also occur.
• Jeep Renegade – Along with electrical issues, the Renegade is commonly reported to experience rough idling, oil guzzling, stalling, poor gear shifting, acceleration problems, vehicle lunging, stalling and loss of power.

Signs that your vehicle is a lemon include:

• Issues with your engine, transmission, electrical system or other important parts
• Issues appearing during the warranty period, or even very early in your vehicle ownership
• Vehicle problems resurfacing even after your dealership or repair shop tried to repair them

Your Jeep may be presumed a lemon if within 18 months or 18,000 miles:

• It has had four or more repair attempts for a vehicle problem that affects use, value or safety,
• It has had two or more repair attempts for a safety issue that risks injury or death to vehicle occupants, or
• The vehicle has been in the dealership for repairs for at least 30 cumulative days.

What can I get for my Jeep lemon?

If your Jeep is found to be a lemon, the lemon law may allow you to recover: a cash-and-keep settlement, a replacement vehicle nearly identical to your current model, or a Jeep lemon law buyback, which is a repurchase of your vehicle for its original purchase price.

Under a cash-and-keep settlement, you would keep your vehicle. The manufacturer would give you a specified settlement amount.

A replacement vehicle must be substantially identical to the vehicle replaced and come with the applicable warranties that typically come with that vehicle model. All taxes and fees associated with the vehicle purchase must be covered by the manufacturer. If the lemon vehicle owner requests a replacement with a higher price or value, the vehicle owner must pay the difference.

A Jeep lemon law buyback is a repurchase of your vehicle for the total amount paid or payable for your vehicle. The total amount paid/payable is at least partly determined by the price you paid for the vehicle, plus sales or use tax, license fees, registration fees and other fees associated with the purchase. A deduction called a mileage offset is calculated based on the miles you were able to drive on your Jeep vehicle, and then taken off your refund. To understand more, you can read the Lemon Law Buyback Formula or use our Lemon Law Buyback Calculator to get an estimate (not guaranteed).

How do I get a Jeep lemon law buyback?

Getting a Jeep lemon law buyback will likely require the assistance of an experienced lemon law attorney. The right lemon lawyer is vital to a case. An attorney can ensure that repair and defect history is documented correctly, that your vehicle issues can be proven to point to a manufacturing defect, and that the lemon law buyback is calculated correctly.

If you retain a Jeep lemon law attorney, you will not be responsible for any attorneys’ fees and costs directly. Our attorneys work on a contingency basis; we only get paid if you. If you win your claim, our attorneys’ fees and costs are paid by the manufacturer as part of the final settlement.

It starts with a free consultation.

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