Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Lemon Law

Yes, chronic overheating caused by a recurring coolant leak is a defect that substantially impairs the safety and use of your Evoque, making it a strong candidate under the Song-Beverly Act. If the dealer has failed to permanently fix the thermostat housing or coolant system issue after a reasonable number of attempts, you can pursue a refund or replacement. Overheating is considered a safety defect, so fewer repair attempts are required to trigger the lemon law presumption.

Yes. Under the Song-Beverly Act, the manufacturer must pay off your remaining loan balance as part of the refund, minus a mileage offset for pre-defect use. You would also receive a refund of your down payment and all monthly payments you have made to date. The lender is paid directly by the manufacturer, so the loan is fully resolved as part of the buyback process.

Most California lemon law cases against Land Rover settle within three to six months after demand is made, though complex cases can take longer if litigation is necessary. The timeline depends on the strength of your repair history, the severity of the defect, and how quickly the manufacturer responds to your attorney's demand. Cases that proceed to trial can take 12 to 18 months, but the vast majority resolve before that stage.

The Song-Beverly Act covers defects in the vehicle as delivered by the manufacturer and any components covered by the factory warranty. Aftermarket accessories are generally not covered unless installed by the dealer as part of the sale and included in the warranty. However, if the manufacturer tries to blame an aftermarket part for the defect, they bear the burden of proving the modification caused the problem.