Acura lemon law attorney in California

Steering Difficulty and Gearbox Defects

Owners report difficulty steering and increased steering effort. The manufacturer recalled vehicles for steering gearbox assemblies that may have been manufactured incorrectly, causing excessive internal friction. Difficulty steering is a safety defect. When a safety-related defect persists after repair attempts, the statute usually considers two visits sufficient to establish a presumption that the manufacturer has had a reasonable opportunity to repair.

Integra · MDX · TLX · RDX

Transmission and Transfer Case Failures

Owners describe sudden loss of all-wheel drive, fluid leaks from the transmission or transfer case, loud clunking sounds, and loss of power. Some report transfer case splines shearing inside the transmission, eliminating power to the rear wheels. The manufacturer recalled certain vehicles for driveshaft components that may have been improperly heat-treated, risking sudden loss of drive power. Repeat failures of the same power train component strengthen a Song-Beverly claim.

MDX · TLX · RDX · Integra

Brake Pedal and Braking System Problems

Owner complaints describe unexpected brake pedal travel, unintended vehicle movement when brake hold is engaged, and concerns about braking performance. The manufacturer recalled vehicles for brake pedal pivot pins that were not secured properly, causing the pedal to shift and preventing drivers from applying brakes as intended. A separate recall addressed brake fluid leaks in the stability assist modulator. Brake defects are safety defects, and two unsuccessful repair attempts may support a claim.

MDX · RDX · TLX · Integra

Electrical System Failures

Owners report complete loss of electrical power while driving, including sudden engine shutdown, dark instrument clusters, and unresponsive ignition systems. One owner described the vehicle losing all power in an active intersection, requiring police assistance to block traffic. Others report GPS system failures affecting navigation and creating clock and compass errors. A defect that causes total electrical shutdown presents an immediate safety hazard, and the statute treats safety defects with particular urgency.

MDX · RDX · TLX · Integra

Air Bag Sensor Malfunctions

The manufacturer issued multiple recall campaigns for front passenger seat weight sensors that may crack and short circuit. A cracked sensor can fail to suppress the passenger air bag as intended or cause air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bag defects are inherently safety-related. If a recall repair does not resolve the condition and the problem recurs, the owner may pursue a Song-Beverly claim based on the continued defect.

RDX · TLX · MDX · Integra

A

Two or more attempts (safety)

For a defect that could cause death or serious injury, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

B

Four or more attempts

For the same non-safety warranty problem, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

C

30 days out of service

Cumulative, for warranty repair, within 18 months or 18,000 miles.