Chrysler PT Cruiser Lemon Law

If the overheating defect arose during the warranty period and the dealer failed to repair it after a reasonable number of attempts, your PT Cruiser may qualify as a lemon under the Song-Beverly Act. Overheating that leads to engine damage is a substantial impairment of both safety and value.

If your PT Cruiser qualifies as a lemon and the model has been discontinued, the manufacturer would typically provide a comparable replacement vehicle from its current lineup or offer a full refund. Under the Song-Beverly Act, you have the right to choose a refund over a replacement if you prefer.

Not automatically. Under the Song-Beverly Act, a manufacturer must prove that your specific modification caused the defect in question. If your aftermarket parts are unrelated to the defect, such as cosmetic modifications on a vehicle with engine problems, your Lemon Law rights remain intact.

Yes. A dealer telling you that a defect is a normal characteristic of the vehicle does not eliminate your Lemon Law rights. Under the Song-Beverly Act, if the condition substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value, or safety, it is a covered defect regardless of whether the dealer considers it normal. Document each visit where the dealer dismissed your complaint.