The Law Office of Jason Ingber has filed a new lawsuit against FCA US LLC, the manufacturer behind popular Jeep and Chrysler vehicles, alleging that the company sold a defective 2022 SUV and failed to uphold its obligations under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, also known as the California Lemon Law.
Vehicle Defects and Safety Concerns
According to the complaint filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the consumer leased a new SUV that soon began to exhibit multiple mechanical and safety issues. The vehicle allegedly suffered from engine defects, faulty sensors, and other electrical malfunctions that made it unreliable and unsafe to drive.
Despite multiple visits to authorized repair facilities, the automaker and its dealerships allegedly failed to repair the defects within a reasonable number of attempts. The complaint claims that the company was aware of similar problems affecting this model but continued to sell and lease the vehicles to consumers without full disclosure of the known issues.
Allegations of Warranty Breach and Misrepresentation
The lawsuit alleges that the automaker:
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Breached its express and implied warranties by failing to repair, replace, or repurchase the defective vehicle.
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Violated the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act by failing to provide a remedy after repeated repair attempts.
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Fraudulently concealed known defects, misleading consumers into believing the vehicle was reliable, safe, and built to last.
The complaint further asserts that the automaker’s conduct was willful and deceptive, as internal documents and consumer complaints reveal a pattern of recurring defects in the same model line that were never adequately addressed.
California Lemon Law Protections
Under the California Lemon Law, vehicle manufacturers are required to promptly repurchase or replace defective vehicles that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts while under warranty.
The law also allows consumers to recover civil penalties of up to twice the amount of actual damages if the manufacturer willfully violated the law, along with attorney’s fees and costs.
This lawsuit aims to ensure that the automaker is held accountable for ignoring its legal obligations and for the financial and emotional harm suffered by the consumer due to owning a defective vehicle.
Holding Automakers Accountable for Defective Vehicles
The Law Office of Jason Ingber has built a strong record of success in Lemon Law and consumer protection cases, holding major auto manufacturers accountable for defective products, warranty violations, and fraudulent concealment. The firm continues to stand up for California drivers who have been sold unsafe or unreliable vehicles.
Contact The Law Office of Jason Ingber
If your vehicle has suffered from repeated mechanical issues or the manufacturer has failed to repair or repurchase it as required under California law, contact us today for a free consultation.
Our attorneys will review your case, explain your rights, and fight to recover the compensation you deserve. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.