Jeep model vehicles (Cherokee, Wrangler, Compass) are having an array of transmission and engine problems.  The transmission problems include, but are not limited to – lack of power, poor shift quality, complete transmission failure, etc.  The engine problems include, but are not limited to – oil leaks; poor engine performance; lack of power; etc.  FCA… Read more »

For several years now Nissan North America, Inc. has placed CVT transmissions in many of their model vehicles (Altima, Sentra, etc.).  CVT stands for “continuously variable transmission.”  The purpose of the CVT transmission design, according to Nissan, is to, among other things, provide smooth shifts between gears and be more fuel efficient than a regular… Read more »

Later year model (2016, 2017, 2018) Volvo XC90 vehicles are plagued with brake problems.  Specifically, the brakes squeal when applied.  Volvo Car USA, LLC is aware of this issue and has issued technical service bulletins (TSB) to address these brake problems.  However, it appears that the suggested repairs in the TSB’s do not fix the… Read more »

One of the most unknown aspects of the California Lemon Law is it applicability to members of the United States Armed Forces.  Generally, in order to have a valid California Lemon Law claim, the lemon vehicle must be purchased in the State of California.  Not so if you are a member of the United States… Read more »

Back in February of this year, I wrote an article concerning certain model year Ford Explorers and exhaust fumes leaking into the vehicles’ cabs. Ford Motor Company is keenly aware of this dangerous problem and is unable to fix this exhaust leak issue. The national media has recently reported on the Ford Explorer exhaust leak… Read more »

My office has received several inquiries recently concerning later model year motorhomes (Tiffin, Fleetwood, etc.) equipped with Ford Motor Company V10 gas engines. The main complaint with the V10 gas engines is that they loudly squeal/screech under load.  It appears this noise may be the result of the engines having, among other things, defective fan… Read more »

Ford Motor Company has agreed to a class action settlement concerning its 2012-2016 model year Ford Focus vehicles and its 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta vehicles which contain PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmissions – aka DPS6 transmissions. (See www.FordTransmissionSettlement.com for specific details regarding the proposed class action settlement.)  These transmission are defective as, among other things, they require… Read more »

Most of us have seen the television commercials where people ride up stairs on a chair.  These devises are called stair lifts and really do provide a tremendous benefit for those who live in two story homes but cannot walk up or down stairs. I recently represented a client who purchased a stair lift and… Read more »

California Lemon Law cases are very document sensitive.  Cases, for the most part, are based upon the documented repair history of the vehicle.  These documents include repair orders,repair invoices and manufacturer technical documents.  But what may actually be the most powerful tools in some Lemon Law cases are photos and videos.  And now that almost… Read more »

Certain model year Ford Fusions have a serious problem with their windows.  Specifically, the windows will not close and at times they will open after they have been closed. Ford Motor Company is aware of this defective window condition and is unable to fix it. Ford has directed service facilities to reprogram certain modules to… Read more »