Volvo V90 Lemon Law

Yes. The V90 Cross Country is a new motor vehicle covered by Song-Beverly when purchased or leased with a Volvo manufacturer warranty in California. All variants of the V90, including Cross Country and standard wagon models, are equally protected under the statute.

Yes. Persistent water leaks that the dealer cannot repair constitute a substantial defect under Song-Beverly if they impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. Water intrusion that damages electronics, promotes mold growth, or compromises interior components is considered a serious warranty defect by California courts.

A dealer's inability to replicate a reported defect does not eliminate your lemon law rights. Under Song-Beverly, each visit where you present the vehicle for repair counts as a repair attempt. Document your symptoms in writing on every repair order and consider capturing video evidence of the problem when it occurs.

Under Song-Beverly, you may recover the full purchase or lease price minus a mileage offset, plus incidental and consequential damages such as towing and rental car expenses. In cases where the manufacturer willfully violated the Act, you may also be awarded a civil penalty of up to two times your actual damages.