Dodge Lemon Law

California Dodge lemon law claims have most frequently involved 8-speed automatic transmission shudder on Charger and Challenger, HEMI V8 engine oil consumption on 5.7L and 6.4L models, Durango HVAC and electrical defects, Hornet early-production electrical and PHEV powertrain issues, and shared Stellantis recall coverage across platforms. Whether any of these patterns qualifies in your specific case depends on your repair history and warranty status.

California lemon law claims against Dodge are filed against FCA US LLC (Stellantis) under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. The process typically begins with gathering all repair orders, confirming warranty status, and documenting the defect history. An attorney focused on lemon law can evaluate whether your case qualifies, prepare a formal demand, and represent you through negotiation or litigation if necessary.

An active recall does not automatically make your Dodge a lemon, and it does not bar a lemon law claim. If the recall repair does not fully resolve the problem, or if the defect existed and went unresolved despite repair attempts, the recall history can strengthen a lemon law claim by documenting the defect.

When a lemon law claim is successful under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the manufacturer is responsible for paying the consumer's reasonable attorney fees and costs separately, in addition to the recovery. This means qualified Dodge consumers can pursue representation at no out-of-pocket cost when their case is successful.

Yes. Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram are all owned by FCA US LLC (Stellantis), and California lemon law claims for any of them proceed under the same Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act analysis. The defect patterns often overlap because the vehicles share platforms, transmissions, engines, and electrical architecture.

In a Dodge lemon law buyback under California law, FCA US LLC (Stellantis) repurchases your vehicle and refunds the purchase price, less a statutory usage fee based on the mileage at the time the defect was first reported. The typical buyback may include reimbursement of payments made, payoff of the remaining loan or lease balance, sales tax, registration fees, finance charges, and documented out-of-pocket costs. Specific amounts depend on the facts of your case.

Reports of excessive oil consumption on the 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI V8 engines have appeared across Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango. If your Dodge has been brought in repeatedly for HEMI-related oil consumption that the dealer attributes to within spec, and the engine continues to use excessive oil, you may have a California lemon law claim, particularly if the consumption has caused additional engine damage.

Timelines vary based on the strength of documentation, FCA US LLC (Stellantis)'s response, and whether the case settles or proceeds to litigation. Some cases resolve in a matter of months; others take longer. There is no guaranteed timeline.

Yes. California's Lemon Law covers both purchased and leased Dodge vehicles, including Certified Pre-Owned, so long as the defect appears during the original manufacturer's warranty and the other statutory requirements are met.

Compensation under California's Lemon Law may include a manufacturer buyback, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement, depending on the facts of your case. Recovery may also include reimbursement of related expenses, payoff of loan or lease balances, and attorney fees paid separately by the manufacturer when the case is successful. There is no guarantee of any particular outcome; results vary based on the facts of each matter.