Affected Years: 2019, 2020, 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Our law firm is also investigating 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Toyota Tacoma for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Rear Differential/Axle
There is nothing more alarming than the sound of metal grinding from your Toyota Tacoma when you drive it down the road at near highway speed. It is not a normal sound. When our vehicles make sounds like this, we take them to someone to have it looked at. When a vehicle has a warranty, there is no reason not to use it. When the dealer isn’t able to fix the issue, and you end up visiting them several times, the first question you should ask is if your Toyota Tacoma qualifies under California’s Lemon Law.
The second question you should have about this issue with your Toyota is if it has been reported by other owners. You may have just learned that you need to contact Guardian Lemon Law and ask these questions, and ask us to determine if you have a need for a lemon lawyer to sue Toyota for faulty differential If they have been unable to address the issue.
The Lemon Law Basics In California
California Lemon Law, initially known as The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, was passed in 1970 and signed into law in early 1971. Its original purpose, and one that is still true today, is to protect and provide resolution for buyers who are experiencing issues dealing with a manufacturer’s express warranty. To qualify, the issue and the vehicle have some qualifications to meet. You must also be within the statute of limitations as set by state law. More on both of these items later.
If your vehicle rear differential isn’t working and Toyota is struggling to fix it, Guardian Law Firm can provide a Toyota Tacoma lemon law attorney to help you confirm that your vehicle meets the qualifications for a lemon law claim. When you want to know if your vehicle is eligible, please call us. We can file a Toyota Tacoma defective rear differential/axle lemon lawsuit if Toyota shows no indication that they can fix it, and is not responding to your inquiry on Lemon Law claims.
The Qualifications For A Lemon Law Toyota Tacoma In California
The qualifications listed below are easy to follow and understand. A very key part of any lemon law claim is that the vehicle been repaired for the same exact issue, without resolution.
The first three qualifications should always be met. They are:
- The owner of the vehicle has not operated the vehicle in a manner that causes or contributes to the reported problem, indicating some level of responsibility for the fault
- The vehicle is under factory warranty for the initial issue being reported and for the duration of the repair attempts
- The dealer or representative has been given the opportunity to make a number of reasonable repair attempts to address the issue. This means a minimum of two attempts for any safety-related issue, and at least four attempts for anything non-safety-related
These final two do not need to both be met. They are:
- The vehicle cumulative repair time for this issue is greater than 30 days, where the dealer has possession of the vehicle, and you do not
- The issue being experienced is affecting the safe operation, the actual use, or the value of the vehicle to the owner
Guardian Lemon Law can provide you with a lawyer experienced in Toyota Tacoma faulty differential lemon law cases when the lawsuit is the best remaining option.
The Symptoms And Solutions For The 2019-2021 Toyota Tacoma Rear Differential Problems
Reports of this issue from consumers indicate that there is a whining or grinding noise from the rear of the vehicle, most often during a climb uphill or downhill, where RPMs or speed is around 50mph. The most significant piece of the car in the rear is the differential, and it is full of metal gears and grease. It is not unusual to hear grinding metal from a differential if it is low on lubrication or has parts that are failing in the case.
The potential causes are few. They are:
- Incorrect or improper ring and pinion backlash
- Excessive wear on the components
- Low amounts of lubrication
- Lift kits that have changed angles on the axle to the differential connection
Typical repairs center around redoing the backlash or replacing the differential. There are reports that the problem may return. Guardian Lemon Law will provide you with a Toyota Tacoma faulty differential lemon lawyer if Toyota cannot get this repaired, and you find yourself back at the dealer with it still making noise.
What Documentation Do I Need In Order To File A Lemon Law Claim?
There are a few things we do before we let the client know that a lawsuit is an open option. Our first action and point of focus is to complete a case evaluation, which validates that the vehicle does qualify for a Lemon Law claim. Once that is done, we review the documentation that you have to help us determine another key part of the process, which is that the claim is within the period set by the Statute of Limitations.
- The documentation should address the areas and details listed:
- The records of your repair trips, including the dates and times for drop off and pickup, and clearly documenting the issues and attempts at repair.
- Any emails or texts that show what was communicated to you during the dealership repair efforts
- The original documentation for the vehicle purchase, as well as the warranty details, was provided if the vehicle was used and came with a pre-owned certified warranty from Toyota
- Any out-of-pocket expenses with details on what the expense was, how it is related to the vehicle repair problems, and your claim
The Statute Of Limitations For Filing A Lemon Law Claim Or Lawsuit In California
Lemon Law in California sets the time limit on filing a lawsuit or claim as the earliest of two different dates. These dates are arrived at based on the purchase and delivery dates of your vehicle. The first date is one year from the expiration of your vehicle’s factory or certified pre-owned warranty. The second date is six years from the date you took delivery of your vehicle from the dealer. If the earliest of the two dates is exceeded, the window to file a claim has been missed.
Winning A Lemon Law Claim
The outcome of a lemon law claim, lawsuit, or settlement will be one of these two actions. The manufacturer replaces the vehicle with a similar or like model, or they will conduct a vehicle buyback. There is also the potential for an out of court settlement. It may include financial payment to resolve the issue, and may include you being able to negotiate keeping the car by agreeing to bring no additional legal challenges.
The buyback will cover the costs of the first purchase, including tag and title work, fees, etc. Toyota will deduct a rate per mile for any mileage you put on the truck before the first visit for your issue and the repairs. The law also requires that the manufacturer cover your reasonable legal fees. This means we can sue Toyota for selling you a defective Toyota Tacoma, and they will cover that cost as well.
The Zero-Fee Guarantee Offered To Our Clients By Guardian Lemon Law
We want you to understand how Guardian Lemon Law is different than the rest of the lemon law firms in California. It begins with our Zero-Fee Guarantee.
The guarantee begins with the initial consultations for all of our clients. There will be no obligation for you to hire Guardian Lemon Law after that meeting is over. If you have another lawyer and are meeting with us for a 2nd opinion on the case, that is also free of charge. We will be forthright in what we tell you about your case or claim, the service being rendered, and our thoughts on your claim.
When you hire us, and we take on your case, the guarantee also means we will never ask you for upfront legal fees before beginning your case. The same guarantee extends all the way to the end of the case as well. If we do not win your lawsuit, we will not bill you for the litigation. Please call Guardian Lemon Law when you need a Toyota Tacoma faulty differential lemon law lawsuit filed by a law firm that backs their promise to win.
