Dodge Repurchase Lemon Law

Even the most careful car shopper may, unfortunately, purchase a lemon. Stellantis (parent company of Dodge) provides a Dodge Buyback Program to reassure purchasers that they can potentially receive a replacement vehicle or buyback should a car be deemed a lemon. While Stellantis doesn’t operate a company-created program by name, it does work within state lemon laws should vehicle owners need to make a claim. Here we’ll see how to verify if your vehicle is a lemon, how to work with the manufacturer within the claim process, and how a Dodge lemon law attorney can help you win compensation for your defective vehicle.

Dodge, through its buyback program (which is governed by state lemon laws) will review consumers’ lemon law claims. These are some of the notable problems that have been reported affecting Dodge vehicles:

Technology has made our vehicles so much safer. It also introduces new issues that can, without warning, leave drivers without the very protection they may be counting on. One such incident is if Electronic Stability (ESC) control suddenly stops working. It helps the driver keep the car stable on the road, especially if a quick steering correction is needed, as in avoiding an animal or driving on icy roads.

Some 2025 RAM 1500 trucks had potential damage to their front-wheel bearing encoder rings and were recalled in October 2024. These issues can potentially disable the ESC system. If the problem persists (meaning after a reasonable number of attempts –defined by your state– doesn’t fix it) it can potentially be cause for a lemon law claim.

Some owners of 2024 RAM 1500 trucks have reported brake system failures. The brake pedal goes to the floor or becomes hard, making the brakes unusable. Especially when a driver doesn’t know when, or if these problems will occur, the issues can put people in uncertain and dangerous situations.

In some states, safety issues are allotted fewer “reasonable” repair attempts, to ensure the vehicle is not unsafe to drive. It’s recommended that these issues are presented immediately to Dodge lemon law lawyers.

A number of owners of 2023–2024 Dodge Durango vehicles have reported widespread electrical issues. These aren’t just related to infotainment system failures; they are a wide-ranging group of issues, such as unresponsive touchscreens, and random warning light activations. Battery failures or low voltage issues can also occur along with these electrical problems. Some vehicles shut down unexpectedly or displayed multiple error codes without clear diagnosis.

These issues threaten drivability and safety, and can qualify as a lemon law defect if unresolved after reasonable repair attempts.

Jerking, hesitation, and complete failure to shift properly; these can severely affect drivability and potentially lead to accidents. Some 2023–2024 RAM 2500 owners said they couldn’t drive their vehicles because they had trouble with harsh shifts, unexpected gear changes, or the vehicle rolling while in park. Often, these problems presented themselves during towing or heavy-duty use.

Transmission problems like this can potentially qualify for a lemon law claim. It’s recommended that vehicle owners consult a lemon law attorney.

Owners report that some 2023 Dodge Charger models have fuel system issues. These are fuel pump failures or propulsion system malfunctions. Stalling or reduced power result from these problems, and some of these vehicles are reported to shut off unexpectedly or fail to maintain consistent power.

These problems are critical safety concerns. If these issues can’t be fixed, the vehicle may qualify as a lemon.

There are additional problems that consumers have reported, and they can be just as frustrating and potentially dangerous as the issues we listed above.

Some owners of 2023–2024 Dodge Hornets have reported power steering pump failures. That may not sound as dangerous as a faulty engine or brake failure, but it can lead to a sudden loss of steering assistance. The danger that this can cause is through reducing control at low speeds or when having to make a tight turn. With these problems, there can be an increased crash risk, which can potentially be the basis for a lemon law claim.

Owners of 2023–2025 RAM 3500 trucks have reported cooling system malfunctions. These include radiator leaks and coolant pump failures. What these issues can potentially lead to are engine overheating situations and stalling. If the cooling system issues persist (meaning they can’t be fixed after the state’s defined “reasonable” number of repair attempts), these can be possible grounds for lemon law claims.

State Lemon Laws and Filing Your Dodge Buyback Claim

The first step in the Dodge buyback process is that your vehicle must qualify as a lemon due to its substantial defect.

Definition of a Lemon

Key factor: Your state’s lemon law sets the definition of if your vehicle can qualify as a lemon. By qualifying as such, you will have the opportunity to receive a refund or replacement vehicle from Dodge.

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A vehicle must exhibit a substantial defect that severely impacts its use, safety or value. This has to be a persistent defect that cannot be fixed over a reasonable number of repair attempts. Each state has its own definition of how many attempts are “reasonable”. This is usually 3-4 repair attempts, and can be as few as one repair attempt, if the issue is safety-related.
Filing the Claim

• Dodge must be notified in writing regarding the claim. Your Dodge lemon law lawyers can send the notice that details the defect(s). The notification to Dodge has to be made within a specific timeframe, such as the first year of ownership or certain mileage specifications, as determined by your state. Dodge receives a reasonable number of repair attempts, as defined by your state, to fix the problem.
• If the defects remain unfixable, you may file a claim with Dodge. Doing this will put you into a process to pursue a buyback or a replacement vehicle.

It’s the attorney’s job to build your case, so the manufacturer’s challenges cannot diminish its significance. The attorney achieves this by:

1. Classifying the Vehicle as a Lemon and Anticipating Manufacturer Challenges
   Your vehicle’s defect must be substantial, and severely impact its use, safety or value. Dodge may not accept that your car is a lemon. A lemon law attorney is experienced at countering manufacturers who try to evade or dismiss claims, or who try to accuse you of being negligent. The attorney’s focus is on building a case that is supported by evidence that the vehicle is a lemon.
2. Building Your Case
   Organization of evidence, including repair orders and documentation, photo and video evidence, testimony from automotive experts, and more, allows the attorney to present a chronology showing your vehicle’s problems, specifically how the manufacturer did not successfully repair it.
3. State and Federal Law Knowledge
   State and federal laws are used by the lemon law attorney to protect your rights. Holding the manufacturer accountable is the focus, so you can receive either a buyback or a replacement vehicle.
4. Your Legal Rights to Recover Related Costs
   Your Dodge lemon law lawyer can determine if state law provides for recovering related costs such as rental cars, towing, or other expenses associated with your lemon law claim. These are in addition to your buyback or replacement vehicle you requested in your claim.

An attorney is recommended to pursue a Dodge Buyback Program claim. There are multiple paths the lawyer uses to pursue compensation, each with its own need for expert oversight:

• Negotiating a Settlement: Most lemon law cases are settled out of court. Dodge could try to evade or dismiss your claim, and your attorney will aggressively defend your rights.
• Pursuing Arbitration: Should a settlement not come about readily, some consumers choose arbitration for pursuing compensation. There are vehicle owners who choose arbitration as a faster way toward resolution than a court case. Your attorney can represent you in arbitration. Some states require arbitration before you can go to court, and some do not. You are not bound by the arbiter’s decision, but the manufacturer is. If you aren’t satisfied with the outcome, you can still sue Dodge.
• Lawsuit Against the Manufacturer: There are times when neither a settlement nor arbitration gets you the result you want. Your attorney will build your case and represent you in court so they can protect your rights and pursue the compensation you are rightly due.

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If your Dodge exhibits a substantial defect that is severely affecting your use of the vehicle, or its safety or value, please contact Allen Stewart, P.C. We provide years of experience representing clients against every car manufacturer, including Dodge. Our attorneys have won all types of lemon law cases in New York, California, Texas, and across the country. We hold the manufacturer accountable so you have the best opportunity to receive the buyback or replacement vehicle you seek as compensation for your faulty car or truck.

You Pay Nothing Out of Pocket

Our attorneys offer the experience and knowledge to put you in the best position to win your case. Your Dodge buyback or replacement vehicle is what matters most to you. With all the worries you may be facing with your vehicle’s problems, here’s one less: you do not have to pay out of pocket for our services. Most state laws require the manufacturer to pay the claimant’s legal fees when they win their lemon law case. Federal law also makes this provision.

Now that you know that our Dodge lemon law lawyers will work for you, without upfront costs, we encourage you to contact Allen Stewart, P.C. Take advantage of our free consultation. Schedule your case evaluation now (866-440-2460) or contact us online.