Lemon Cars

Subaru SUVs, sedans, and sports cars are generally among the best cars sold in America. Consumer Reports (CR) ranked the Subaru brand No. 1 overall among model year 2025 vehicles and says Subaru frequently ranks near the top of CR’s owner satisfaction and reliability ratings. However, even cars with the…

Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck has been making headlines since it launched—but not all of them have been positive. In a surprising development, some Cybertruck owners have reported that Tesla is refusing to take their vehicles back unless they go through the formal Lemon Law process. According to reports from forums…

At the heart of your California Lemon Law claim over a defective motor vehicle is the manufacturer’s warranty. A motor vehicle is considered a “lemon” in California if a significant problem covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty remains unrepaired after a reasonable number of attempts. The vehicle owner may demand…

Repair shops at car dealerships have a bad reputation for the quality of their work, difficulty getting appointments, pressure to pay for unnecessary services, and other issues. To avoid this, many car owners needing repair work go to independent mechanics and garages despite car manufacturers insisting that only authorized dealerships…

One of the factors you might consider when buying a new car is how safely it will transport you and your family. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the government agency that sets and enforces motor vehicle safety standards. It says new vehicles are built better and have…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a federal investigation into potential engine failures in Chevrolet trucks and SUVs built between 2019 and 2024. The issue, which affects vehicles equipped with the 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine, may be linked to connecting rod bearing failures, which can cause severe engine…

A Georgia federal jury has ordered Ford Motor Co. to pay a staggering $2.5 billion in punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal roof collapse in a Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup truck. The lawsuit was filed by the sons of Debra and Herman Mills, who…

Ford has been under scrutiny due to widespread engine failures in its 2.7-liter and 3.0-liter EcoBoost engines, prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Reports surfaced of intake valves breaking and dropping into the combustion chamber, causing catastrophic engine damage and leaving drivers stranded with non-functioning…

Lawrence Shanahan was slowly backing up in the new 2020 Ford Edge FWD SEL he had leased from Fiesta Ford in Riverside County when the backup camera at the vehicle’s rear failed. The screen went blank. Shanahan backed into a metal bar protruding from a truck behind him, which would…

That new car of yours sure is a beauty, but the amount of time it spends in the shop has gotten out of hand. It seems like every other day brings a new problem with this vehicle, and the dealership’s repairs haven’t resolved them. It may be time to consider…