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Lemon law by problem
Any defect covered by the warranty that the dealer cannot fix can make a car a lemon, if it substantially hurts the car's use, value or safety. Defects that could cause a crash, like brakes and steering, need fewer repair attempts in 19 states. Pick the problem for when it counts, what to tell the dealer, and the makes owners report most.
- Transmission problems14,399 complaints to NHTSA · Ford the most
- Engine problems19,821 complaints to NHTSA · GMC the most
- Electrical problems23,699 complaints to NHTSA · Jeep the most
- Brake problems9,099 complaints to NHTSA · Ford the most · a safety defect
- EV battery and fuel system problems6,514 complaints to NHTSA · Hyundai the most
- Steering problems6,150 complaints to NHTSA · Honda the most · a safety defect
- Automatic emergency braking problems11,464 complaints to NHTSA · Tesla the most · a safety defect
- Airbag problems1,202 complaints to NHTSA · Toyota the most · a safety defect
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