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A vehicle I never should have purchased...Lemon Law
Last year in September, I made the huge mistake of purchasing a 2016 Jeep Compass. The little car was of decent size for our needs, came with a warranty, was brand new, and was a Jeep. A month after buying it, the seatbelt lights and chime were acting up, as well as the radio's BT connection. I took it back, and thought all was well. The dealer replaced the belts, retractors, and a few other things, told me all was well, and away I went....
4 months later, it happened again. They replaced the same things as in the past, and sent me on my way again. August of this year, all hell broke loose. It's been in the dealer 3 times since August the 13th, and has only been in my hands for two weeks since then. In the past year, the following have been replaced Seat belts 4X Retractors 4X Control modules 3X Weight sensors 2X BT Module 3X Radio 1X Wiring Harnesses 2X Airbag Module 1X The dealer is forced to send information to FCA engineers to look at so FCA can direct the techs on which part to replace. The latest part, the one we're waiting on to be programmed and delivered is the entire Instrument Cluster. Bear in mind that mine is not the higher end car with all the bells and whistles. It's the basic 130RES stereo with basic Instrument Cluster. How these two systems work together is beyond me, because my stereo isn't even a touchscreen. But, some janitor at FCA must have been unclogging a crapper next to two engineers while they were mulling over the data on break, and mut have suggested the IC to be replaced. Even the Service Manager believes it's as if the engineers are blindfolded, in a dark room, throwing darts in hopes that one of them will eventually hit the bullseye. I have contacted a lawfirm that handles Lemon Law claims, sent in all my paperwork, receipts, work orders, finance papers, and everything pertaining to the vehicle, complete with video and photos. I was told that it could take 30-60 days for a reply from FCA on the matter. The attorney also told me that not only do I have a solid case, but that he believes I should be able to either get my vehicle swapped, or even bought back by FCA. Has anyone else dealt with Lemon Law claims? If your case was a strong as mine, what was the end result for you?
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Hell, at this point, the two Yugos I owned in High School had less problems than this Jeep.
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1987 560SL 85,000 miles Meet on the level, leave on the square. Great words to live by Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. - Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, 1821.
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I'd say your problems go beyond what is required to have them take the car back and pay you for all your trouble.
Sorry you are having all this trouble!
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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american motors,and jeep built good vehicles,till mopar got into it.Now with the yugo of italian cars fiat,in mopar,no way would they give me one.
Better to find good chassis,and interior,and put new drivetrain in,than buy any of this new crap,that made only to bring profitt to the owners.
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The Yugo WAS a Fiat...the 127.
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1987 560SL 85,000 miles Meet on the level, leave on the square. Great words to live by Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. - Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, 1821.
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1987 560SL 85,000 miles Meet on the level, leave on the square. Great words to live by Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. - Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, 1821.
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Good luck with the claim. I also hope that FCA has to pay your legal fees if you win. |
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1987 560SL 85,000 miles Meet on the level, leave on the square. Great words to live by Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. - Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, 1821.
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one vehicle i see all the time on russian video's is the LADA.I'd love to have one,as they seem to last for ever.
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Otherwise known as a Fiat 124.
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The Jeep Renegade is the Fiat 500X. Fiats are everywhere! LOL However, I kinda dig the looks of the Renegade.
I had hoped, with the Compass and Patriot being made on the same lines in the US, that they would be decent vehicles. I see a ton of the Patriots on the road, as well as their sister Dodge Caliber. The problems with my Compass are unique, apparently, to only mine since I can't seem to dig up the same issues on past versons or it's siblings. If we can get them to buy this one back and cough up some cash, I'll likely get a Wrangler, or push the entire brand away for something else. Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk
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1987 560SL 85,000 miles Meet on the level, leave on the square. Great words to live by Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. - Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, 1821.
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Might want to reconsider a Wrangler. Consumer Reports has it on its list of worst of the worst.
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It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. Robert A. Heinlein 09 Jetta TDI 1985 300D |
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At least the rear window defogger was there to keep your hands warm while you pushed.
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I swear, if I ever come across another one that is in good condition, I may have to check my bankd account to see if I can afford to buy it. The price for the car, $3990, was unbeatable. I was in high school, working full time, and took over the payments from my older brother...$99 per month. Perfect for me at the time. Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk
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1987 560SL 85,000 miles Meet on the level, leave on the square. Great words to live by Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. - Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, 1821.
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