Acura Lemon Law in California

Acura

Even with an American presence of over 35 years, Acura is still one of the youngest on the market. It’s Japanese automaker Honda’s performance and luxury division, headquartered in Torrance, California. In its inaugural year, the brand sold just under 53,000 vehicles; in 2020, it sold nearly 137,000. Acura was among the best-selling luxury vehicles in the U.S., outselling conventional brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Acura sales dipped in the mid-to-late 1990s; however, dramatic redesigns and the introductions of new models caused the brand to experience a comeback in the early 2000s. In 2010, Acura announced a partnership with Marvel Entertainment in 2010, featuring a ZDX after the ending credits in Iron Man 2. Acura also became the official brand of Marvel’s fictional S.H.I.E.L.D. organization.

Acura Lemon Law Tips

No one should have to repair their Acura lemon constantly. However, if repeated necessary repairs become an issue, it’s imperative to follow these steps:

• Take your car to an authorized Acura repair shop
• Ensure that the shop accurately documents your complaints and concerns on their repair invoice
• Keep copies of all repair invoices and any other vehicle records, such as maintenance records
• Contact the Law Office of Michael S. Humphries – we will explain your rights under California lemon law and provide you with legal representation for a successful lemon law claim

Common Defects with Acura Vehicles

Even though Acura prides itself on precision and accuracy, its auto-manufacturing process isn’t perfect. American consumers may still end up purchasing an Acura lemon. Our law firm represents all kinds of Lemon Law cases, including those with defective Acura models. Acura owners have complained about include the following common issues with their vehicles which could be a sign that it’s a lemon:

• Denso fuel pump failures
• Takata airbag recalls
• Transmission problems
• Driveshaft separations from the half shaft
• Brake problems
• Issues with the clutch (manual transmission vehicles)
• A/C malfunctions
• Leaks in the anti-lock brake system (ABS)
• Excessive oil consumption
• Excessive battery drain from using hands-free features

What if Acura or my Acura Dealer Can’t Fix Your Vehicle?

Under California’s Lemon Laws, if a vehicle’s dealer or manufacturer can’t repair a serious warranty defect in a vehicle after a “reasonable” number of attempts, the manufacturer is required to do one o the following of your choosing:

• Replace the vehicle
• Refund its purchase price

There is no set number of “reasonable” attempts under the law. However, California’s Lemon Law Presumption provides the following guidelines for defining when a “reasonable” number of repair attempts have been reached:

• The manufacturer or dealer hasn’t resolved the same issue after four or more attempts
• Your Acura’s problems could result in death or serious bodily injury if it’s driven, and the manufacturer or dealer has made a minimum of two unsuccessful repair attempts
• The vehicle has been in the repair shop for over 30 days (it doesn’t have to be consecutive) for repairs of any problems covered by its warranty

Is Your Acura a Lemon?

If you have been wondering if your Acura vehicle is a lemon, it’s probably worth reaching out to our law firm for a free consultation. You have nothing to lose by letting an experienced lemon law lawyer review the problems you have had with your Acura and if California’s lemon laws might cover you. Those who purchase lemons are entitled to a refund, payoff of their loan, and compensation for reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. Contact us today to schedule your no-obligation case review and learn what your case might be worth. We serve clients in both Seal Beach and Orange County.