Hawaii Lemon Law Refund – David J. Gorberg & Associates wins $47,246 Refund for a defective 2022 Honda Pilot owned by a Kauai, Hawaii client.
A Kauai, Hawaii consumer, who owned a 2022 Honda Pilot with Engine problems, consisting of defective fuel injectors and malfunctioning all-wheel drive system, won a full Hawaii Lemon Law refund of $47,286 by the State of Hawaii’s Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Hawaii State Arbitrator ruled in favor of our client, awarding a full Hawaii lemon law refund of $47,246, and all attorney fees.
Despite 3 repair attempts to fix the engine defects, Honda failed to repair it. After receiving notice of Hawaii Lemon Law claim, Honda refused to repurchase the 2022 Honda Pilot.
Approximately 2 years after the Kauai consumer purchased the defective 2022 Honda Pilot, he hired the Hawaii Lemon Law Attorneys of David J. Gorberg & Associates to file a lemon law complaint with the Hawaii State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP) against Honda seeking a full refund.
Honda denied the Hawaii Lemon Law claim and argued that the vehicle was not defective. On November 6, 2023 a Hawaii State Arbitrator ruled in favor of our client, awarding a full refund of $47,246, and all attorney fees.
The Problems with the 2022 Honda Pilot?
Our Hawaii client began experiencing problems with the engine of their 2022 Honda Pilot.
Despite three repairs, the Honda Pilot’s engine was never fixed. A Hawaii Lemon Law claim was filed with the Hawaii State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP) seeking a full refund of the purchase price.
Our Hawaii Lemon Law firm has represented many Honda owners for problems including engine and Honda infotainment problems.
Hawaii Lemon Law and State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP)
Hawaii’s lemon law program is administered by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, through the Hawaii State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP). Through this program, a consumer may be awarded a refund or a replacement of their motor vehicle if it is determined to be a “lemon”.
Over $700,000 was recovered by Hawaii consumers through arbitrations or settlements with SCAP’s assistance.
Every year, many Hawaii consumers with defective vehicles under 2 years old or have fewer than 24,000 miles seek full refunds through the Hawaii lemon law. In this Hawaii Lemon Law case, the consumer was awarded a full refund, and all attorney fees.
Hawaii Lemon Law Result – Consumer Wins Refund
The Hawaii State Certified Arbitration awarded in favor of our Maui, Hawaii client, entitling our client, the owner of the defective 2022 Honda Pilot to a full refund in the amount of $47,246 under the Hawaii Lemon Law. The arbitrator wrote:
Within the Lemon Law Rights Period, the alleged nonconformity of defective 2022 Honda Pilot engine had been subject to examination or repair at least three times by the manufacturer, its agents, distributors, or authorized dealers. Such alleged nonconformity did continue to exist after this period. (HRS § 481I-3(d)(1)) (air) bag light and safety restraint system warning
The Lemon Law Repurchase award included sales taxes, dealer doc fees, floor mats, rental charges, and various other fees such as vehicle title, and registration fees.
In addition to the repurchase award, the arbitrator awarded all attorney fees and costs to be paid by Honda.
Under Hawaii lemon law SCAP rules, refunds must be issued within 30 days following the date of the decision by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, through the State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP).
Protecting Hawaii Lemon Law Rights
This HI lemon law case, involving a 2022 Honda Pilot with a defective engine highlights the importance of using the Hawaii Lemon Law to get help for a defective car.
As a result of asserting his rights, through his Hawaii Lemon Law Lawyers of David J. Gorberg & Associates, our Kauai, Hawaii client was able to get a full refund for his defective Honda Pilot under the Hawaii Lemon Law.
Our Kauai, Hawaii client joins a long list of other clients represented by David J. Gorberg & Associates, who have obtained free Hawaii Lemon Law help for their defective cars.
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The Hawaii Lemon Law Arbitration Program (SCAP) holds manufacturers accountable for defective cars allowing consumers to get a full refund of the purchase price and any other related fees or costs.
The Hawaii Lemon Law Attorneys
The Hawaii Lemon Law firm of David J. Gorberg & Associates has represented many clients throughout Hawaii, including all islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island and Lanai.
With offices located at 1050 Queen Street in Honolulu, Five Star Google Reviews, numerous HI Lemon Law Settlements and member of the Hawaii Trial Lawyers Association, we are the lawyers to turn to for your Hawaii Lemon Law case.
Contact us today for free Hawaii lemon law help.
