Volkswagen, generally referred to as, “VW,” is a German motor vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. The Volkswagen group is the largest worldwide car maker by sales. The German term “Volk” translates to “people” and the term “Volkswagen” translates to the “people’s car.”
Volkswagen was named the fourth most influential car of the 20th century and has earned many prestigious awards in the U.S. and overseas. However, Volkswagen vehicles are also known to be associated with serious defects. From ignition coil failure to a defective timing chain, owners have experienced problems that have resulted in major inconvenience and safety concerns. If you have purchased a Volkswagen that is having recurring mechanical problems that are not being addressed to your satisfaction, contact the top Volkswagen Lemon Law experts of David Gorberg & Associates for information on how the Volkswagen Lemon Law process functions in PA, NJ, and NY.
Is My Volkswagen a Lemon
Assessing whether or not you are the owner of a lemon vehicle is easy to discern by reviewing these important criteria. First of all, the Volkswagen Lemon Law states that the vehicle must still be under warranty. This is true for all vehicles: purchased, leased, new or old. Next, does the defect reduce the value of the vehicle? Does the defect pose a risk to the driver, passenger, or other drivers on the road? Finally, have you given the manufacturer or dealer a reasonable number of attempts to repair the defect? These are the essential criteria that must be met before you can pursue the Volkswagen Lemon Law process.
Common Volkswagen Lemon Law Defects
Volkswagen has dealt with an extensive and potentially dangerous defect in select timing chain systems produced by this well-known automaker. Because a faulty timing chain can catastrophically destroy an engine, many drivers in the United States are left feeling anxious about what possible consequences could be caused by the faulty timing chain system causing the vehicle to rattle or become unable to start. Volkswagen has been the subject of several lawsuits due to this issue.
For years, several Volkswagen vehicles have experienced issues with ignition coil and connectors that fail, potentially leaving drivers stranded with a stalled out engine and no power steering or brakes. Volkswagen ignition coils were investigated when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) looked into ignition coil problems in the 2002-2003 Passat. More than fifteen complaints of faulty ignition coils that either caused a fire or killed the power to the engine were reported.
Multiple Volkswagen models have been affected. Some popular Volkswagen models reported to have the defect include:
- The 2000-2003 Volkswagen Passat
- The 2000-3003 Volkswagen Jetta
- The 2000-2003 Volkswagen Golf
Many Volkswagen owners are familiar with these and other common mechanical problems and have reported their complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to express their frustration. One complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration read:
GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE LOST POWER. ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. TOW TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS. COST OF WARRANTY REPAIR WAS ABOUT $7000.00. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
If you are a Volkswagen owner who has consistently experienced continued problems with your vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation under the PA LEMON LAW, NJ LEMON LAW or the Magnuson Moss Warranty Improvement Act. Compensation may cover a replacement vehicle, a complete buyback of your defective vehicle, or a considerable cash reimbursement for damages to the vehicle due to the defect.
If your Volkswagen car or truck has a defect that has not been adequately remedied, call us at 1-800-MY-LEMON (1-800-695-3666) or complete free lemon law case evaluation for free help by the by the PA and NJ LEMON LAW ATTORNEY.
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Volkswagen Recalls
There have been several Volkswagen recalls issued over the past few decades for numerous Volkswagen models. Here are some vehicles which have been recalled:
- Volkswagen Taos
- Volkswagen ID4
- Volkswagen Atlas
- Volkswagen Beetle
- Volkswagen Passat
If you own a Volkswagen and have experienced issues that you believe originate from a recall or a manufacturer’s defect or would like to speak to a professional regarding the Volkswagen lemon law buyback program, reach out to David Gorberg & Associates at 1-800-MY-LEMON (1-800-695-3666) or complete free lemon law case evaluation for free help by the by the PA and NJ LEMON LAW ATTORNEY.
Volkswagen Lemon Law Wins
The attorneys at David Gorberg & Associates have a 99% success rate and have won Volkswagen lemon law claims against Volkswagen in many instances. Recently, a client came to us after dealing with issue after issue with her Volkswagen Jetta. Even though the car was under warranty, the problems were not being addressed in a timely manner. Our expert attorneys at David Gorberg & Associates met with Volkswagen to discuss our client’s demands and we were able to secure a total buyback of our client’s vehicle. Volkswagen also agreed to compensate our client for her legal fees, so she didn’t have to pay anything out of pocket and received a fair resolution.
