Dodge Viper Lemon Law

Yes. The Song-Beverly Act applies equally to all new vehicles sold with a manufacturer's warranty in California, regardless of price or performance category. Your Viper is entitled to the same Lemon Law protections as any other new vehicle, and defects that impair its use, safety, or value are fully actionable.

Dodge must prove that specific track use directly caused the defect in question. Under the Song-Beverly Act and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the manufacturer cannot void the entire warranty simply because the vehicle was used on a track. If the defect is a design or manufacturing flaw, track use is not a valid defense.

Yes. Under the Song-Beverly Act, the manufacturer must refund the full purchase price including taxes, registration, and fees, minus a reasonable mileage offset. For high-value vehicles like the Viper, the refund amount can be substantial, which is precisely why the manufacturer is required to build a reliable product regardless of the vehicle's price.

Yes. A vehicle must perform as reasonably expected for its intended use. The Viper is marketed and sold as a high-performance sports car designed for spirited and track driving. If the cooling system cannot handle sustained high-speed use, that constitutes a substantial defect under the Song-Beverly Act because it fails to meet the vehicle's intended purpose.