Affected Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Porsche 911 (991/992). Our law firm is also investigating 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Porsche 911 (991/992) for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Dual-Clutch Transmission.
There are several known issues that customers are reporting with the 2016-2020 Porsche 911 (991/992) PDK transmission by customers. The issues seem to run from hard and sluggish shifts to delayed response with odd sounds and jerks, and delayed acceleration as a result. The transmission affected primarily is the PDK, which was selected by the owner. If you have experienced this issue, Guardian Lemon Law wants you to call us immediately. We can help you understand your rights under California Lemon Law for filing a claim or a lawsuit if necessary. This process starts with a case evaluation that will confirm your vehicle is still covered under California Lemon law and that it is affected by these known issues.
It can often be extremely frustrating when a new car buyer encounters a lemon law issue, and it triggers an ongoing repair effort on the part of the dealer and perhaps even the factory. Sometimes this ends with the dealer telling you there is nothing more they can think of doing. They begin to work with the factory for either a replacement or a swap. There are other options open to you as well. Guardian Lemon Law can help you answer all of these questions and more. The team at Guardian Lemon Law has experienced Porsche 911 (991/992) Lemon Law attorneys on staff, ready to take your case and work closely with you to get a resolution for your issues. Please do not hesitate to call us and take advantage of our zero-fee guarantee. More on that below.
California Lemon Law And How It Can Help You
California Lemon Law exists for the purpose of providing consumers protection when a manufacturer is unable to honor their initial warranty for purchases. Originally titled the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, many people understand that it applies to automobiles, but are surprised to learn that it also applies to things like appliances, homes, and other significant purchases. The law, written originally in 1970, remains the foundation for California Lemon Law today. The goal for that law remains unchanged as well, but there have been some changes in recent years to the definitions and processes, as well as its approach to speeding up the resolution of cases like yours. Once engaged, Guardian Lemon Law will appoint a Porsche 911 (991/992) PDK transmission jerking lemon lawyer to review your case. During that case evaluation, we will review your issue and cover all the details, both in terms of qualification for Lemon Law coverage as well as the solutions that are available to you.
Some of the most recent changes deal with the more defined statute of limitations. Another significant change constitutes a legal definition of what a reasonable number of efforts to correct the problem is, although this can be dependent on the defect itself. There are also qualifications that your vehicle must meet to determine eligibility under the California Lemon Law. The qualifications and requirements, as well as the time limits, are below.
The Lemon Law Requirements And Statute Of Limitations In California
The most significant thing that Guardian Lemon Law will do during your evaluation is the validation that your vehicle does qualify for protection under a Lemon Law claim. Guardian Lemon Law has a very thoroughly tested process that we follow to verify this. Our first step is to verify that your Porsche 911 (991/992) meets the following three requirements:
- Your lemon law issue cannot have been caused by improper use or abuse of your Porsche 911
- The vehicle remains covered under the manufacturer’s new car or certified pre-owned car warranty when the issue was first experienced. It must remain covered during all attempts to repair the issue.
The manufacturer or dealer has made a reasonable number of repair attempts to address your issue. This is defined as a minimum of two attempts for any issues that are safety-related, or four attempts for anything that is not safety-related. This criterion establishes the attempt to repair as reasonable.
- There are additional qualifications that deal with the actual problem that is specific to your vehicle.
- The issue being repaired has a direct effect on the value, use, or safety of your vehicle
- The vehicle has been in the hands of the dealer for in excess of 30 days aggregate, and is unavailable to you for use
The statute of limitations is the defined time limit set by California law to file your claim or lawsuit. The 1st time limit to file a Porsche 911 defective dual-clutch transmission lemon lawsuit or claim is one year from the date of your warranty expiration. The 2nd time limit is 6 years from the date you took delivery of the automobile. The time limit that will apply to your claim or case is going to be the earliest of those two dates. If your vehicle does qualify, please contact Guardian Law firm to learn more about the process of how we can sue Porsche for selling you a defective lemon Porsche 911.
The Specific Consumer Experiences With The 2016-2020 Porsche 911 PDK Transmission
The leading issue reported by Porsche consumers has been the noticeable delay in shifting under acceleration. In addition, there are other symptoms.
- Sounds of metal-on-metal contact from the transmission and a harsh shift
- Poor performance under acceleration, as the car often feels sluggish or delayed
- Failing to shift completely or shifting erratically
If you have reported this issue to your dealer and they still haven’t found the issue, you can contact Guardian Lemon Law when you need a lawyer experienced in Porsche 911 (991/992) PDK transmission issues lemon law cases.
What Documentation Should I Bring To Our Initial Consultation?
Guardian Lemon Law’s focus in our first meeting is going to be documenting your experience with your Porsche 911 (991/992) PDK transmission issue. Items like your bill of sale, the warranty for the car, any paperwork showing the delivery date as well as every document you have for any repair that has been made to date, are going to be valuable. You should bring the records for the repairs or attempt to repair the PDK transmission with the time and dates for when the dealer had possession of the car. If there is correspondence between the dealership and you, please include that as well.
We will go over your options, but no matter what you decide to do, the team at Guardian Lemon Law is willing and able to provide you with a Lemon lawyer to sue Porsche for PDK transmission jerking. From filing a claim to conducting a settlement negotiation, we can help you get a resolution on this issue.
Lemon Law Claims And Lawsuits Resolution Outcomes
Before we embark on seeking a resolution for you, we need to understand your interest in the outcome. Your options are basically an exchange of vehicles for a similar or like model if it’s available, or a buyback of your vehicle for what you paid for it. This will include taxes, title fees, etc., but will also deduct a per-mile fee for the vehicle’s mileage prior to your reporting the issue to your dealer. The choice is up to you.
There are other expenses, such as out-of-pocket costs, that we might seek reimbursement for as well. It is not unusual for a car manufacturer to negotiate a settlement with you, sometimes offering you cash for the inconvenience and challenges you’ve experienced. This is often attractive because you also get to keep the car in some instances. If you have received any offers from the manufacturer, we would be very interested in reviewing those with you. Call Guardian Lemon Law today.
The Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee
As we mentioned above our zero-fee guarantee at Guardian Lemon Law, we will never ask our clients for upfront fees in order to hire or retain us to represent you. No matter what service you need us to provide, you’re billed only when we’re successful. In addition to your initial consultation being free, any existing case that you ask for a second opinion on is also free. You are not required to hire Guardian Lemon Law to represent you. If we are unsuccessful at winning a lawsuit, we will not charge you for that effort either. If you decide to file a Porsche 911 (991/992) PDK transmission jerking lemon law lawsuit, call us at Guardian Lemon Law.
