Toyota Highlander Lemon Law

Under the Song-Beverly Act, if the torque converter shudder in your Highlander persists after four or more repair attempts, the vehicle is presumed to be a lemon. You are entitled to either a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, minus a reasonable mileage offset. Contact a California Lemon Law attorney, as Toyota is required to pay your legal fees if your claim succeeds.

Yes, if the moonroof crack occurred during the warranty period and is due to a manufacturing defect rather than external impact. Toyota's basic warranty covers glass defects for 3 years/36,000 miles. Under the Song-Beverly Act, if Toyota refuses to repair or replace the defective moonroof panel, this constitutes a failure to conform the vehicle to warranty and may support a Lemon Law claim.

A recurring hybrid battery cooling fan failure is a strong basis for a Lemon Law claim because it affects the core hybrid drivetrain and can leave you stranded. The hybrid battery system is covered under Toyota's 8-year/100,000-mile hybrid warranty in California (extended to 10 years/150,000 miles under CARB regulations). If the P0A7F code returns after repairs, document it immediately and request a new repair order each time.

Yes. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act protects lessees just as it protects buyers. If your leased Highlander has a recurring defect that Toyota cannot fix within a reasonable number of attempts, you are entitled to a refund of all lease payments made plus your down payment, minus a mileage offset. The lessor (bank or leasing company) will also be made whole in the process.