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2021 Mazda CX-9 Lemon Law Case Study: Cash and Keep Settlement in Florida

Purchased Used in Florida
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$6,500
Recovered
3 Visits
Repair Attempts
17 Days
Out of Service
Case Overview

2021 Mazda CX-9: 3 Repair Visits and 17 Days Out of Service

2021 Mazda CX-9 lemon law cash-and-keep settlement in Florida: Easy Lemon recovered $6,500 for this client after 3 repair visits and 17 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 Mazda CX-9 in Florida. The repair records show 3 visits and 17 days out of service.

Easy Lemon took the case to Mazda and resolved it with a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $6,500. The total combines the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. Our client kept the vehicle.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
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3
Repair Attempts
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17
Days Out of Service
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$6,500
Recovered
Repair History

2021 Mazda CX-9 Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: March 6 -10, 2025 (5 Days)

  • The low oil level warning light came on.
  • Technicians found oil seepage from the engine front cover and resealed the front timing cover.
  • The timing cover was removed, cleaned of old sealant and debris, resealed with new sealant, and bolts were torqued to specification.
  • The engine oil was drained and topped off with fresh oil.

Visit 2: June 30 - July 7, 2025 (8 Days)

  • The oil lamp intermittently turned on and off.
  • Diagnostic trouble code P250F:00 was found, and technicians discovered damage to the exhaust-side valve seals.
  • The valve seals were replaced with improved components, and engine oil was topped off as needed.

Visit 3: July 28, 2025 (4+ Days)

  • The same oil level issue recurred around July 28, 2025.
  • The vehicle was brought to the dealership, but the service department initially declined to perform any work due to scheduling constraints.
  • As of July 31, 2025, the vehicle has been left at the dealership and remains there without any repair having been initiated.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2021 Mazda CX-9 Be a Lemon in Florida?

Florida Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118) covers new or demonstrator motor vehicles purchased or leased in Florida, primarily for personal, family, or household use.

  • Repair attempts: 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles)
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price (minus a reasonable offset for use)
  • Attorney fees: Yes - manufacturer pays consumer's attorney fees if consumer prevails
This case: This Mazda CX-9 went to the dealer 3 times and was out of service for 17 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 Mazda CX-9 Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the CX-9 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 Mazda

We sent Mazda a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a cash settlement.

4

Cash and Keep

Mazda agreed to a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $6,500. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$6,500 Cash and Keep Secured

$6,500
Cash and Keep: Client Kept the Vehicle

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2021 Mazda CX-9
  • Purchased in: Florida
  • Status at purchase: Used
  • Systems involved: Engine
  • Repair attempts: 3 visits
  • Days out of service: 17 days
  • Manufacturer: Mazda
  • Settlement type: Cash and Keep
  • Settlement amount: $6,500 (Cash and Keep)
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Attorney on Record

Ron Kaniuk, Esq. — Florida Managing Partner

Ron Kaniuk, Esq.

Florida Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.

Ron runs the firm's Florida lemon law practice from the Miami office. He earned his J.D. at St. John's University School of Law in 1996 and has handled buyback, replacement and cash-and-keep claims against every major manufacturer.

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Common Questions

2021 Mazda CX-9 Lemon Law Questions in Florida

What does Florida lemon law require for a vehicle like this Mazda CX-9?
Under Florida Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118), the repair standard is 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice, or 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles) out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price (minus a reasonable offset for use). The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2021 Mazda CX-9 case?
The case resolved with a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $6,500. The total is the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. 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 Mazda 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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