What kinds of defects or problems must my vehicle have to qualify for California lemon law protection, and what are examples of “non-substantial” defects?
Our California lemon law is looking for defects (problems) that substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle while under the manufacturers limited new car (or certified pre-owned used vehicle) factory warranties. Examples of substantial defects/problems under our California lemon law would include, but not limited to: engine, turbo-charger, cooling system, steering system, braking system defects/problems, SRS/airbag system, suspension, driveline, rear differential, axle system, alignment (won’t stay in alignment), CHECK ENGINE warning light, SES warning light, SRS warning light, BRAKE warning light, engine stalling, lack of power, smoke from tailpipe, excessive oil consumption, all types of transmission symptoms/drivability, fuel injection, diesel injection, air conditioning, heating system, navigation system, power windows, power door locks, instrument cluster, sunroof operation, electrical problems, I-drive system, clutch problems under warranty, no-start, ABS brakes
