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2021 Jaguar F-Pace Lemon Law Case Study: Cash and Keep Settlement in Minnesota
Purchased Used in Minnesota
$4,000
Recovered
5 Visits
Repair Attempts
190 Days
Out of Service
Case Overview
2021 Jaguar F-Pace: 5 Repair Visits and 190 Days Out of Service
2021 Jaguar F-Pace lemon law cash-and-keep settlement in Minnesota: Easy Lemon recovered $4,000 for this client after 5 repair visits and 190 days out of service. The claim was brought under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.
Our client purchased a used 2021 Jaguar F-Pace in Minnesota. The repair records show 5 visits and 190 days out of service.
Easy Lemon took the case to Jaguar and reached a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $4,000. The total combines the payment to our client and the attorney fees that were paid by the manufacturer. Our client kept the vehicle.
Systems Involved
- Engine
- Electrical
- Braking
- Suspension
- Steering
- HVAC
- Body/Trim
- Fuel
- Transmission
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5
Repair Attempts
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190
Days Out of Service
✓
$4,000
Recovered
Repair History
2021 Jaguar F-Pace Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show
Visit 1: August 6, 2024
- The vehicle reportedly shakes when braking.
- Technicians verified the issue, resurfaced the front rotors, levelled the pads, and relubricated the contact points.
- The low coolant light was also reportedly on.
- Technicians found readings inaccurate to the fluid level and replaced the coolant reservoir.
- The AC also reportedly does not feel like it is blowing fully cold air.
- Technicians verified the issue and found the service charge ports to leak slowly after a while.
- They then replaced the service charge ports.
Visit 2: January 29-March 21, 2025
- The vehicle would reportedly fog when starting the vehicle, even with defrost on.
- Technicians verified the issue, found DTC B1355-92, and found that the blend motor was binding in the housing.
- They then replaced the motor/heater box.
- The auto lock and unlock function was also reportedly not working for the driver door.
- The brakes were also reportedly squeaking.
- Technicians recommended to resurface the rotors due to surface rust buildup.
- A rattle was also reported from the engine area, and a squeak when going into drive.
- The heated steering wheel was also reportedly inoperative.
- Technicians verified the issue, found DTC B1380-16, and found the wire connector for the steering wheel module damaged, and the wire harness pulled out.
- They then performed the necessary wire repairs and installed a new connector.
- The CEL was also reportedly on.
- Technicians found DTC P26CB-72, cleared the code, and found no further issues with the vehicle.
- A coolant leak was also reported from the rear of the engine.
- Technicians verified the issue and found the hose from the SC inlet tube area cocked on the mounting.
- They then resecured the hose, however the issue remained.
- The technicians then replaced the inlet hose blank plug.
Visit 3: April 25-May 30, 2025
- The air is reportedly not heated or cool.
- Technicians verified the issue and found a leak near the AC line that connects to the evaporator.
- They then replaced the AC O-rings, coated them in oil, and after a while, the AC started blowing warm again.
- The technicians then found a small leak coming from both service valves, which they then also replaced.
- The steering wheel also reportedly has a gap.
- Technicians verified the issue and replaced the steering wheel bezel.
- A shake was also reported on highway speeds.
- Technicians verified the issue and found that the vehicle pulls to the left at all speeds.
- They then recommended a road force tire balancing & wheel alignment.
Visit 4: June 3-30, 2025
- An abnormal noise was reportedly coming from the front of the engine.
- Technicians verified the issue and found that the mount had collapsed, which they then replaced.
- The AC was also reportedly blowing warm air again.
- Technicians verified the issue and found that the AC pressure sensor has an internal defect, which led to it being replaced.
Visit 5: September 3-November 14, 2025
- Reports indicate the CEL was on and there was a rough noise from the front of the vehicle when accelerating; at times the vehicle also cannot shift into gear.
- Technicians were unable to verify the CEL, but did verify an intermittent noise from the front, and found that the left side intercooler boot was very loose, which they then tightened, however a noise still remained.
- They then tightened the sub frame bolts, and the issue still remained.
- The technicians then found that the front inner liner sub frame left & right-side shield skirts to be loose.
- They then replaced the plastic rivets and tightened the parts.
- A squeak was also reported at low speeds, and when driving on bumps.
Legal Analysis
Can a 2021 Jaguar F-Pace Be a Lemon in Minnesota?
Minnesota Lemon Law (Minn. Stat. §325F.665) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Minnesota for personal, family, or household purposes.
- Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects)
- Days out of service: 30 cumulative business days
- Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use allowance)
- Attorney fees: Yes - prevailing consumer may recover attorney fees
This case: This Jaguar F-Pace went to the dealer 5 times and was out of service for 190 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach
How Was This Jaguar F-Pace Lemon Law Claim Resolved?
1
Free Case Review
We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the F-Pace spent at the dealer.
2
Building the File
We sorted all repair orders by date and noted what was reported, what was diagnosed and what was done. That way the record showed the problems coming back.
3
Demand to Jaguar
We sent Jaguar a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a cash settlement.
4
Cash and Keep
Jaguar agreed to a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $4,000. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.
Case Status
$4,000 Cash and Keep Secured
$4,000
Cash and Keep: Client Kept the Vehicle
Key Case Facts
- Vehicle: 2021 Jaguar F-Pace
- Purchased in: Minnesota
- Status at purchase: Used
- Systems involved: Engine, Electrical, Braking, Suspension, Steering, HVAC, Body/Trim, Fuel, Transmission
- Repair attempts: 5 visits
- Days out of service: 190 days
- Manufacturer: Jaguar
- Settlement type: Cash and Keep
- Settlement amount: $4,000 (Cash and Keep)
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Attorney on Record
Steven Nassi, Esq.
Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.
Licensed attorney whose practice is limited to lemon law. Steven leads the Easy Lemon legal team and has overseen thousands of successful lemon law claims against major manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and more.
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2021 Jaguar F-Pace Lemon Law Questions in Minnesota
What does Minnesota lemon law require for a vehicle like this Jaguar F-Pace?
Under Minnesota Lemon Law (Minn. Stat. §325F.665), the repair standard is 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative business days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use allowance). The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2021 Jaguar F-Pace case?
The case resolved with a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $4,000. The total is the payment to our client and the attorney fees that the manufacturer paid. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
What is the difference between a buyback and a cash-and-keep settlement?
Under a buyback deal, the manufacturer takes back the vehicle, pays off the loan or lease and then refunds the owner, after subtracting any use allowance the state permits. In a cash-and-keep settlement, the owner keeps the vehicle and receives a cash payment.
Do I pay anything to hire Easy Lemon for a Jaguar lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes. In this case our client paid nothing out of pocket†.
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