Dodge Avenger Lemon Law

Yes. Unexpected throttle surges and hesitation are serious safety defects that can cause accidents. Under the Song-Beverly Act, safety-related defects require only two unsuccessful repair attempts to trigger the Lemon Law presumption, giving you a faster path to a refund or replacement vehicle.

The Song-Beverly Act entitles you to a full refund of the purchase price or a replacement vehicle, which effectively addresses the diminished value concern. Additionally, if the manufacturer willfully violated the Act, the court may award a civil penalty of up to two times your actual damages as additional compensation.

Premature wheel bearing failure within the warranty period is not normal wear and tear. Under the Song-Beverly Act, the manufacturer must cover defects in materials and workmanship during the warranty period. Wheel bearings that fail at unusually low mileage indicate a manufacturing or design defect, not routine wear.

California law does not require you to notify the manufacturer's corporate office before filing a Lemon Law lawsuit. Taking your vehicle to an authorized dealer for warranty repairs satisfies the requirement that you give the manufacturer an opportunity to fix the defect. However, sending written notice to Dodge can create additional documentation that strengthens your case.