Affected Years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Acura MDX. Our law firm is also investigating 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Acura MDX for the same issues.
These issues seems to arise from defects in the O2 Sensors/Exhaust System.
Is the check engine light on your Acura MDX always on? Does the light come back on even after repairs? If so, your vehicle may be defective. Further, you may have the right to pursue a claim against the auto manufacturer. If you are interested in learning more about your rights under the lemon law, contact an Acura MDX check engine light lemon lawyer as soon as possible.
A lemon lawyer to sue Acura for check engine light can help you understand the legal options available to you under the California lemon law. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Here at Guardian Lemon Law, our lawyers are ready to protect your rights as a consumer and help you reach the best case result possible.
Contact our team today to learn more about the legal options available to you.
Summary of the California Lemon Law
The California Lemon Law refers to the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, which protects consumers who have purchased or leased vehicles that turned out to be defective. In addition to traditional vehicles, the lemon law applies to other types of motorized vehicles and products. Under the lemon law, manufacturers must honor their warranties, provide repairs when their products are defective, and either replace the product or issue a refund if they cannot repair the defect. The lemon law also establishes consumers’ right to pursue claims against the manufacturer.
Does My Acura MDX Qualify as a Lemon under the Lemon Law?
For any vehicle to meet the definition of a “lemon” and qualify under the lemon law, the vehicle must meet a number of conditions, including the following:
- The defect must have started when the vehicle was still under active warranty
- The defect must affect the vehicle’s safety, value, or use
- The vehicle must have been subjected to a reasonable number of repair attempts
If these three conditions are met, then the vehicle qualifies as a lemon and the affected consumer can pursue a claim.
About the Defects Present in the Acura MDX
As briefly mentioned, the affected vehicles present a persistent check engine light related to defects twith the O2 sensors and exhaust system. Although a constant check engine light is the main indicator of the problem, there may be many other signs/symptoms that may appear. Some of these additional signs/symptoms may include the following:
- Poor fuel economy
- Rough idle/misfiring
- Engine stalling
- Poor acceleration
- Black smoke or sulfur smell from the exhaust
- Failed emissions tests
- Sudden jerking while driving
If your vehicle is presenting any of these problems, you could have grounds to file an Acura MDX check engine light lemon law lawsuit. To explore this possibility, reach out to our lawyers at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and help you understand the options available to you.
Can I File a Lemon Law Claim?
Yes, you could have the right to file a lemon law claim. More specifically, if your vehicle meets the eligibility criteria of a lemon, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. To ensure that you preserve your right to file a claim and have the evidence necessary to reach a successful outcome, we recommend that affected consumers do the following:
- Review your purchase/lease documents
- Review your warranty documents
- Gather all records of repairs or maintenance performed on the vehicle
- Gather all communication records between you, the dealership, and the manufacturer
- Collect all records of out-of-pocket costs incurred because of the defective vehicle, such as towing costs, rental vehicle costs, repair costs, etc.
- Reach out to a lawyer experienced in Acura MDX check engine light lemon law
The Remedies Available for Lemon Law Claims
When consumers affected by the lemon law pursue claims, they could be entitled to certain remedies. Under the lemon law, the two main remedies available for recovery include the following:
- A replacement vehicle of equal or lesser value, or
- A full refund for the purchase price of the vehicle, including taxes/fees, minus mileage offset
In general, experiencing a defective vehicle leads to consumer mistrust of the automaker, so many consumers opt for the refund instead of the replacement.
In addition to either one of these remedies, consumers may also be entitled to receive compensation for all out-of-pocket costs, including towing costs, rental vehicle costs, etc. Based on the lemon law, the auto manufacturer is required to cover all legal costs associated with the claim.
If you have further questions about the compensation that you could be eligible to receive if your claim is successful, contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
How Long Do I have to File My Claim?
In California, all claims, including lemon law claims, are subject to a strict deadline or a statute of limitations. If claimants do not file their claims on time, then they run the risk of losing their right to sue entirely. So, how long do you have to file a lemon law claim? Currently, there are two deadlines that may apply to claims (since the law has been recently updated). Previously, all lemon law claims were subject to a four-year deadline, and claims had to be filed while the manufacturer warranty was still active. Based on the update to the law, consumers now have one year after the expiration of their warranty or up to six years after the vehicle’s delivery date to pursue their claims. Because this is a recent change, either one of the deadlines may apply to current claims. Therefore, it is important to reach out to an experienced lemon lawyer to learn more about the deadline that applies to your claim as soon as possible.
Contact Guardian Lemon Law Today
If your Acura MDX presents O2 Sensor and Exhaust System issues that lead to a persistent check engine light, your vehicle may be a lemon. It is important that you understand that you could have the right to pursue a lemon law claim. If you are interested in learning more about your right to file an Acura MDX defective check engine light lemon lawsuit, do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm at your earliest convenience. Our team has decades of experience, and we can sue Acura for selling you a defective, lemon Acura MDX. Our team is not afraid to fight for your rights and help you get either a replacement vehicle or a refund. Contact our team today to learn more about the options available to you.
Our team offers free case reviews, including free consultations and free second opinions. Our lawyers will be available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim. Even if you have already started the legal process but you are not satisfied with the progress or with the way your current team is working, we can help you. During a free second opinions, an experienced Acura MDX lemon law attorney will be available to evaluate the details of your case and provide you with an in-depth case review; if you ultimately decide that the best thing for your case would be to switch representation and allow us to take care of your claim, then our team will handle everything from notifying your previous team and requesting case files. If you would like to schedule a free case review or free second opinion, contact our team today.
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If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact Guardian Lemon Law today.
