Even an Unnecessary Service Contract Couldn’t Fix a CPO Lemon

Our client purchased a Certified Pre-Owned 2014 Jeep Wrangler from Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Orange County. FCA (Jeep) advertises that its CPO warranty protects against mechanical defects to the powertrain for a period of 7 years or 100,000 miles and describes it as “a warranty that will cover your CPOV [Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle] for as long as you own it!” However, the dealership also allegedly told our client that they could not, in good conscience, let her leave with the 2014 Jeep without the protection of an extended warranty. The dealership sold our client a $3,000 service contract because she was led to believe she did not have a warranty on her vehicle.

After purchase, the Jeep began to have issues stalling, shutting down, and failing to start. Our client alleges she brought the Jeep to the dealership for repairs on at least four occasions, but the dealership could not fix the problems. Our client alleges she contacted the manufacturer, FCA, and asked that they repurchase the vehicle and that FCA declined.

With nowhere to turn, our client contacted the Auto Fraud Legal Center. Rosner, Barry & Babbitt has experienced litigation attorneys who specialize in auto fraud and lemon law. Our client was informed of her rights and what she may be entitled to under the law and we have filed a lawsuit in the Orange County Superior Court against Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Orange County and FCA.

If you purchased a vehicle that you think may be a lemon, contact jason@rbblawgroup.com for a free evaluation of your potential claims.