Chrysler was founded in 1925 in Detroit and quickly rose to become one of America’s leading auto brands, known for affordable and reliable cars. Today, as part of the global Stellantis group created in 2021, the Chrysler brand is focused on producing minivans, sedans, and SUVs aimed at the mass North American market.
However, there are many Chrysler vehicles that experience defects and make it more dangerous to drive. Vehicles that continue to have defects after multiple repair attempts can be a lemon car. Owners of lemon cars are protected under the lemon law and can be eligible for a refund or replacement vehicle.
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What Makes A Chrysler Vehicle A Lemon?
When buyers invest in a new vehicle, they expect quality – but the reality does not always match the dream. There are three primary culprits behind a Chrysler becoming a lemon purchase: recurring manufacturing flaws that affect driving, excessive time spent in repairs, and most seriously, critical component issues that make driving dangerous.
Recurring Manufacturing Defects
The most common reason a Chrysler ends up a “lemon” is recurring manufacturing defects that impair vehicle operation and safety. Issues like faulty transmissions, stalling engines, non-working airbags, and power equipment malfunctions indicate poor design or construction quality. If these problems persist after multiple repair attempts, they undermine owner confidence.
Excessive Time Out of Service
Many state “lemon laws” use time as a threshold for Buyback eligibility. If a new Chrysler vehicle spends 30+ days at the dealership for repairs within the first 24 months, owners can request a repurchase or replacement. Lengthy shop stays for things like awaiting back ordered parts or complex troubleshooting mean owners lose access for weeks – damaging satisfaction.
Safety Hazard Issues
When vital components like Chrysler’s braking, acceleration, or steering systems require repeated repairs without resolving problems, it becomes a serious safety defect issue. Owners won’t tolerate buying an unreliable vehicle that puts their well-being at risk, especially one requiring high maintenance costs. This leads them to declare the car a “lemon” dud.
Known Chrysler Lemon Law Issues
There are many defects that a Chrysler vehicle can have that deem it a lemon car. Here are some of the defects that can make your vehicle a lemon:
- Catastrophic Powerplant Breakdown – Engine stops running entirely due to internal component failure, necessitating replacement
- Engine Stalls While in Motion – Powertrain halts propulsion without warning while at speed, increasing safety risk
- Gearbox Shifting Difficulties – Erratic behaviors like sudden downshifts, delayed engagements, or hard shifts
- Power Steering Fluid Leaks – External weeping of hydraulic fluid decreasing steering assistance effectiveness
- Rattling Noises from Engine Bay – Audible metallic clanking from valve train or internal engine areas during operation
- Total Electrical System Failure – Complete electrical cutoff while driving, disabling all instrumentation and controls
- Transmission Mechanical Issues – Loud banging sounds indicating potential damage inside fragile automatic gearbox
- Unresponsive Accelerator – Gas pedal lacks actuation, sticking in place or failing to electronically open throttles
These are just some of the issues that can make a vehicle a lemon car. If you recently purchased your car and it is having issues or you know that your vehicle should not be having problems, chances are that it is a lemon. Discussing your situation with a lemon law attorney may help you find out more.
How To Get Help For A Lemon Car
If your car is experiencing lemon car issues and you believe it to be a lemon car, you may be eligible for protection offered by your state’s lemon law. In California, owners of lemon cars can get a refund or a replacement vehicle from the manufacturer. This can be hard to achieve alone, especially against bigger dealerships like Chrysler, so many people often hire a lemon law firm to have everything handled for them.
When you call Consumer Action Law Group, you can expect to find out if you have a lemon law case after a brief intake with one of our experienced legal team members. This case evaluation process is free, so you don’t have to worry about paying anything for the call.
