Land Rover Range Rover SV Lemon Law

Yes, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act applies to all new motor vehicles purchased or leased in California regardless of price. Whether your Range Rover SV cost $100,000 or $300,000, the same consumer protections apply. In fact, because the purchase price is higher, the financial stakes of the lemon law refund are proportionally greater, making it even more important to pursue your rights.

Interior defects such as persistent creaking, buzzing, or rattling from bespoke SV trim components can qualify under the Song-Beverly Act if they substantially impair the value of the vehicle. Given that the Range Rover SV commands a significant premium for its luxury appointments, a court may find that interior quality defects substantially diminish the vehicle's value. Multiple failed repair attempts for the same interior noise complaints strengthen this argument.

Manufacturers sometimes claim that a defect is a normal characteristic of the vehicle. Under the Song-Beverly Act, this defense is weak if the condition was not present when new or if similar vehicles do not exhibit the same behavior. Insist that the dealer document your complaint on a repair order each time, even if they take no corrective action. An independent transmission specialist's inspection report can also help refute the dealer's characterization.

Yes, the Song-Beverly Act requires the manufacturer to refund the full purchase price, including all factory-installed options, SV-exclusive packages, delivery charges, and sales tax. The only deduction allowed is the mileage offset for pre-defect use. Any dealer-installed accessories that were part of the purchase contract are also included in the refund calculation.