Jaguar XE Lemon Law

A transmission that repeatedly forces your XE into limp mode is a substantial defect under the Song-Beverly Act, as it directly impairs the safety and use of the vehicle. If the dealer has made two or more unsuccessful repair attempts for this safety-related issue, you may demand a refund or replacement. You should send a written notice to Jaguar Land Rover North America documenting the defect and failed repairs.

Yes, the Song-Beverly Act creates a rebuttable presumption that your vehicle is a lemon if the defect occurs within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery and the manufacturer has failed to repair it after a reasonable number of attempts. This presumption shifts the burden of proof to the manufacturer. Even after 18 months, you can still pursue a claim, but you will need to establish the case without the presumption.

Yes, if your XE is determined to be a lemon, the Song-Beverly Act entitles you to a full refund that includes your down payment, all monthly payments made, taxes, registration fees, and incidental damages such as towing costs. The manufacturer may apply a mileage offset calculated from the date of delivery to the date of the first repair attempt for the qualifying defect. This offset reduces the total refund proportionally.

A parasitic battery drain caused by a defective body control module can qualify as a substantial defect under the Song-Beverly Act if it repeatedly prevents the vehicle from starting and the dealer cannot fix it. Courts have held that a vehicle that cannot reliably start is substantially impaired in its use. You should document each occurrence with dated photographs of the dead battery and service records showing the drain diagnosis.