Welcome to the Lemon Law Blog, offering all the latest automotive news and consumer information from the offices of Kimmel & Silverman. From the consumer stories making headlines to recent trends we see in Lemon Law litigation among certain car makes and models, our goal is to educate, enlighten, and enforce drivers' rights under State and Federal consumer statutes. If your lemon car, truck, or motorcycle is driving you crazy, we welcome you to join our conversation, email us, visit our Lemon Law home page, or give us a call at 1-800-536-6652.
March 25, 2016
By: LemonLaw
Category: Acura, airbag, Car Lemon Law, Honda, Recall
Imagine receiving a letter in your mailbox letting you know that your airbags are being recalled and you may be in danger until the recall is performed. You call the dealer to make an immediate appointment and the service adviser tells you the parts are not available until the Summer, three or four months away…. Read More
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March 14, 2016
By: LemonLaw
Category: Car Complaints, Nissan, Transmission
Nissan Altima has been added as another vehicle to the list of cars with troubling transmissions. For the past few years, many drivers have been complaining of Nissan Altima transmission problems, most notably stuttering between gears, hesitation, sputtering, vibration, not shifting properly, and even complete transmission failure. These Nissan Altima transmission problems have been complained… Read More
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January 15, 2016
By: LemonLaw
Category: Check Engine Light, Chrysler, Transmission
Many years ago, we wrote about the stalling problem with the 2011 Chrysler 200, and believe it or not, we still receive an occasional call regarding the problem. However, a much larger issue has monopolized the phone lines as of late — 2015 Chrysler 200 transmission problems leaving drivers with check engine lights, harsh shifting,… Read More
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January 13, 2016
By: LemonLaw
Category: bluetooth, my touch, navigation system, radio, sync
When many people think of the term Lemon Law, they think of something extreme such as transmission troubles, countless check engine lights, power steering giving out, or brakes not braking. And while those problems could all be classified as dangerous defects, many drivers are unaware that radio issues, back camera concerns, or even bluetooth problems… Read More
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December 11, 2015
By: LemonLaw
Category: chevrolet equinox, gmc, vibration
General Motors drivers remain all shook up over vibration problems with their vehicles. We had previously written about GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado vibration problems and now you can add Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles to the group as well. According to the technical service bulletin issued by General Motors, drivers can experience Equinox… Read More
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October 20, 2015
By: LemonLaw
Category: dodge, Transmission
When driving a vehicle named the Dodge Grand Caravan, one would certainly expect an impressive ride. However, message boards and distressed drivers calling into the 1 800 LEMON LAW complaining of Grand Caravan transmission problems have indicated the ride is far from regal. Drivers have complained of rpms increasing while the miles per hour decrease,… Read More
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October 19, 2015
By: LemonLaw
Category: Chrysler, Lemon Law
What are your rights worth to you? If you said “$200,” Chrysler may be able to help you with that (although you may want to reconsider). Reports are coming in that some Chrysler dealerships have been including arbitration clauses in customer agreements, adding them to sales contracts in exchange for a relatively meager $200 discount… Read More
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October 15, 2015
By: LemonLaw
Category: Kimmel & Silverman, Lemon Law Firm
We’re hosting an AMA with Attorney Robert Silverman on Reddit at 12:00 pm (Eastern) on October 15, 2015. Robert Silverman will be available to answer questions about the Automobile Lemon Law, Federal Warranty Law, your rights as a consumer, and other related topics. Check out the AMA and ask your question at the link below:… Read More
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October 01, 2015
By: LemonLaw
Category: Honda, vibration
If you are driving a 2015 Honda CR-V, you may be questioning if the V stands for vibration. We are receiving numerous calls on the 1-800-LEMON-LAW hotline from folks complaining of a Honda CR-V vibration problem in the 2015 models, and according to a tech line summary article issued by Honda for their dealers, it… Read More
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September 18, 2015
By: LemonLaw
Category: ford fiesta, ford focus, jeep, jeep grand cherokee, Lemon Law, nissan pathfinder
As the years change, and the seasons switch over, there is still one common constant–transmission problems with numerous vehicles. Most notably, we continue to get calls on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline almost every day regarding the Nissan Pathfinder, the Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, and of course the Ford Focus and Fiesta. Many… Read More
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