Lemon Cars

If you bought a certified pre-owned car in California and it keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, The Barry Law Firm can help. We’re a California lemon law firm; we’ve handled only lemon law cases since 2010, and we take 2020 and newer vehicles bought or…

The federal government hit Hyundai and Kia with $210 million in penalties for failing to recall defective Theta II engines promptly. Even after recall repairs, many California drivers still hear that terrifying engine knock. When you and your family’s safety depends on a reliable vehicle, persistent knocking after a manufacturer…

Published May 2026 | Updated May 2026 | NHTSA Recall No. 26V189 A new Chrysler Pacifica airbag recall is putting attention back on a safety issue that may sound familiar to some minivan owners: side curtain airbags that may not hold enough pressure during deployment. For California families who use…

Your Nissan’s CVT keeps slipping during acceleration, shuddering at low speeds, or completely failing despite multiple dealer visits. You’re not alone, and there’s hope for a real solution. Under The California Lemon Law, ongoing unsuccessful repairs or extended days out of service during your warranty period can qualify your vehicle…

You press the gas pedal to merge onto the freeway, but your Nissan hesitates for a terrifying second before lurching forward. Or maybe it shudders like driving over rumble strips when climbing hills. These aren’t minor inconveniences, they’re transmission warning signs that could put your family at risk. When these…

Your certified pre-owned Jeep’s ongoing transmission or electrical problems under warranty aren’t just frustrating—they may qualify for powerful Lemon Law remedies in California. Many families don’t realize that recurring defects covered by factory or certified pre-owned warranties can lead to a full vehicle repurchase, replacement, or cash compensation. What makes…

When your Jeep’s touchscreen goes black while backing out of a parking space with your kids in the car, that’s not just frustrating—it’s dangerous. These Uconnect system failures can eliminate your backup camera view, disable emergency SOS features, or trigger false airbag warnings. Under California’s Lemon Law, multiple failed repair…

Automakers have long touted continuously variable transmission (CVT) systems as a way to increase fuel efficiency in their vehicles while providing smoother acceleration and driving. However, the reality of these new transmissions has not always lived up to the hype. Nissan has seen many problems with the CVTs in its…

Your Jeep 4xe could catch fire without warning, even while parked in your driveway. Recent recalls affecting over 320,000 vehicles reveal that damaged battery separators can trigger spontaneous fires in certain Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids. No dashboard lights or obvious symptoms may appear before a fire occurs. If…

If your Jeep hesitates when merging onto the freeway or jerks while your kids are in the backseat, you’re not imagining it. These transmission and powertrain problems affect thousands of California families and represent known defects that can qualify for Lemon Law protection. When your family’s safety depends on reliable…