Dodge Charger Looks Great, but Owners Complain Problems are Under the Hood

Looks aren’t everything, it’s what’s under the hood that really counts. Some Dodge Charger owners found out the hard way after they purchased their vehicle, drove it home and then back to the dealership multiple times to get it fixed. Sometimes the problem isn’t fixable. One customer returned to the dealership after hearing a ticking sound in the engine, but … Read More

2010 Volkswagen Routan Owners Could Have Lemon Law Claim

The owners of some 2010 Volkswagen Routan cars may have a claim under California Lemon Laws if their vehicle experiences repeated problematic repairs such as premature brake wear or other defects such as the engine shutting off suddenly while driving. Volkswagen of America, Inc. issued a safety recall on some 12,612 of these models back in March 2011 when drivers … Read More

Earth Day: When Will Consumers Embrace Electric Vehicles?

Electric Cars: Paving the Way to a Green Future Perhaps all vehicles on the road will be electric by the time Earth Day 2050 rolls around, but until then consumers are reluctant to embrace the idea while there remain cheaper and more convenient gas-powered options. According to the California Air Resources Board’s latest Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, all new … Read More

Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck Recall 381,000 Vehicles

2022, 2023 Tacoma Pickup Trucks Recalled Toyota Motor North America plans to recall roughly 381,000 of its 2022 and 2023 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the United States due to a faulty part that could fall off and increase the risk of a collision. Indeed, the automaker reports that welding debris left at the ends of axles could allow some … Read More

2024 Kia Telluride Recall Due to Fire Risk in Engine

Defective Kia Engine Valve Springs a Fire Risk Kia North America recently issued a recall for 2,872 of its 2024 Kia Telluride SUVs due to defective engine valve springs that could potentially cause a fire and or a collision. The automaker warns drivers that the springs could break when they are driving their SUV. If that happens, the driver could … Read More

How to Choose a Top California Lemon Law Attorney

Don’t Take on Auto Manufacturers Alone In a perfect world, you could call up General Motors to ask for your money back or a replacement for your defective Chevrolet Malibu. But this isn’t a perfect world and the $29 billion automotive industry has no plans to refund customers or replace problematic cars and trucks any time soon. Indeed, last year, … Read More

Mazda Recalls 2024 CX-90 Vehicles for Steering Wheel Power Loss

Federal Safety Regulators Warn Problem Could Lead to Crash Mazda North American Operations has issued a recall for 43,752 of its 2024 CX-90 SUVs due to power loss in the steering wheel system that could cause a driver to crash. Drivers may suddenly experience a loss of power steering assist due to an assembly issue with the worn gear in … Read More

Kia Recall Carnival Minivans, Sportage SUVs for Roof Detachment

Kia America to Replace Defective Roof Molding Kia America has announced a recall for more than 101,000 minivans and SUVs after the automaker discovered a major safety hazard involving possible roof detachment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports roof molding could loosen or detach while a person is driving the vehicle due to improper installation at the assembly plant, … Read More

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 80K Vehicles for Faulty Fuel Pump

Mercedes Dealerships to Replace Fuel Pumps Mercedes-Benz USA LLC has issued a recall for 79,676 vehicles in the 2021 to 2024 model years due to a faulty fuel pump. The German automaker reported that owners of the affected vehicles are at risk of being in a collision because the fuel pump could shut down while the driver is on the … Read More

2021, 2022, 2023 Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks Recalled for Rollaway Risk

Ford to Notify Owners of Popular Pickup Trucks About Rollaway Risk Ford Motor Co. has announced a recall for roughly 112,965 F-150s pickup trucks in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years that pose a rollaway risk from a defective axle hub bolt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) affirmed that the vehicles subject to the recall are also … Read More

Honda HR-V Owners Report Shattering Windshields to NHTSA

Honda HR-V Owners Report Dangerous Windshields A woman unloading groceries from her 2023 Honda HR-V was startled when, without warning, her rear windshield suddenly shattered. The incident, however strange, was not an isolated one. Over in New Jersey, another mom reported her rear Honda HR-V windshield suddenly shattered. She was reportedly driving the SUV with her infant son facing backward … Read More