Archives: Case Results

The owner of a 2023 Nissan Rogue experienced multiple issues that significantly impacted the vehicle’s reliability and safety. Early service visits addressed concerns such as peeling on the passenger side sun visor, which was replaced, and water leaking from the driver’s front pillar. Clips and sealant were applied to the roof rails to resolve the […]

The owners of a new 2024 Cadillac Lyriq faced persistent electrical and software problems shortly after receiving the vehicle. By approximately 3,000 miles, the passenger side ambient lighting was intermittently failing. Diagnostics revealed an internal fault in the passenger door’s ambient lighting system, necessitating replacement of the entire door panel assembly. After the replacement, the […]

A 2022 Kia Niro experienced serious safety and performance problems early in ownership, significantly impacting reliability. At just over 11,000 miles, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated on its own from low speeds without the accelerator being pressed. Additionally, the smart cruise control system failed to operate properly, displaying warning messages during freeway driving. Despite these alarming […]

A 2022 Porsche Panamera endured significant and ongoing mechanical problems resulting in over 100 days spent at the dealership for warranty repairs. Despite multiple attempts to fix issues ranging from coolant system failures to intermittent air conditioning malfunctions and persistent check engine light warnings, the vehicle’s reliability and performance remained compromised. Early in its life, […]

A new 2023 Tesla Model 3 experienced numerous problems shortly after purchase, despite multiple attempts at repair under the manufacturer’s warranty. Early on, the vehicle exhibited recurring screen reboot issues that impacted drivability, leading Tesla technicians to replace the vehicle’s main computer. Following this repair, the screen issues appeared resolved after validation testing. Additional mechanical […]

A new 2022 Nissan Frontier, purchased with just 59 miles on the odometer, quickly became the subject of repeated service visits due to a series of mechanical and electrical issues. Serviced exclusively at Nissan of Elk Grove in California, the vehicle presented an escalating pattern of problems that ultimately led to a buyback under California’s […]

A 2023 Dodge Durango purchased new from a dealership in Monrovia, California, quickly developed a series of recurring defects, leading to multiple service visits and eventual buyback under California’s lemon law. Despite being a new vehicle, it exhibited ongoing problems related to its radio system, emissions components, and interior build quality. One of the earliest […]

A 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia purchased new from a California dealership with only 12 miles on the odometer, quickly turned into a source of repeated frustration for its owner. Despite being under warranty, the vehicle began experiencing a wide range of issues that ultimately led to a successful lemon law buyback after spending more than […]

A 2024 Rivian R1S purchased new from a dealership in Venice, California, soon developed multiple issues that caused significant frustration for its owner. After purchasing the vehicle, the owner reported a variety of ongoing problems that resulted in repeated service visits at Rivian’s Eastvale location. The issues ranged from unusual noises during acceleration and braking […]

A 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe was purchased by a customer in Southern California, with just 10,575 miles on the odometer from local Kia dealership. Shortly after the purchase, the vehicle began exhibiting multiple problems, which required several service visits at a Hyundai dealership in Nevada. The first issue arose when the owner noticed excessive shaking […]