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2024 Mazda CX 90 Lemon Law Case Study: Florida

Purchased from Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida

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Steering Defect

Primary Defect

135+ Days

In the Shop

3 Visits

Repair Attempts

Case Overview

Dangerous Steering Defect Leaves Brand-New Mazda CX-90 Undriveable for Months

Mazda CX-90 lemon law claims in Florida are covered under Chapter 681, Florida Statutes. When a vehicle requires multiple repair attempts for the same defect and the manufacturer cannot provide a permanent fix, the owner may be entitled to a cash settlement, at no cost^†.

Our client purchased a brand-new 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV on July 27, 2024, from Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida. Within just weeks, the vehicle began exhibiting serious mechanical problems that would ultimately leave it stranded in the shop for over four and a half months.

The problems started with a check engine light in September 2024. Then came the far more dangerous issue: the steering wheel began sticking and resisting motion during turns, a defect that directly compromised driver safety. By February 2025, the vehicle was back in the shop with no end in sight, as the dealer estimated the repair wouldn't be completed until June or July 2025 due to back-ordered parts.

What Went Wrong

Check engine light illuminated within two months of purchase, requiring a 4-day repair
Steering wheel stuck while turning: a recurring and dangerous defect affecting vehicle control
Extended shop time: 15-day repair for the steering issue, then an ongoing repair stretching past 116 days with back-ordered parts
Check engine light returned during the third repair visit, indicating unresolved engine problems

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Repair Visits

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135+

Days in the Shop

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14K

Miles at Time of Claim

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Safety

Steering Defect

Legal Analysis

A Clear-Cut Lemon Law Case Under Florida Law

This case was one of the strongest lemon law claims possible under Florida Statute Chapter 681. Here's why:

Exceeded the 30-day threshold by 4.5x: Florida's Lemon Law presumes a vehicle is a lemon if it's been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more days. This CX-90 spent over 135 days in the shop, more than four times the statutory threshold
Safety-critical defect: A steering wheel that sticks and resists turning is not a minor inconvenience, it's a direct threat to driver and passenger safety. This type of defect substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle
Multiple defect categories: The vehicle exhibited both steering system failures and persistent engine problems (recurring check engine light), demonstrating systemic quality issues
Manufacturer's inability to repair: With parts back-ordered for months and no estimated completion date, Mazda demonstrated its inability to conform the vehicle to warranty within a reasonable time

Our Approach

How Easy Lemon Secured a Resolution

Free Case Evaluation

We reviewed our client's three repair orders documenting the check engine light, dangerous steering defect, and extended shop time. The case immediately met Florida's lemon law criteria on multiple grounds.

Documentation & Case Building

Our team compiled the sale contract, vehicle report, registration, and all three repair orders, creating a comprehensive record of the recurring defects and the 135+ days of lost vehicle use.

Demand to Mazda

We filed a formal demand with Mazda Motor Corporation, documenting the safety-critical steering defect, the recurring engine problems, and the extraordinary time out of service, far exceeding Florida's 30-day presumption threshold.

Settlement Negotiation

With overwhelming evidence of both a safety defect and Mazda's inability to complete repairs in a reasonable time, we negotiated a favorable resolution for our client.

💡 Easy Lemon Advantage: We handle lemon law cases against every manufacturer, including Mazda. Our client paid $0 out of pocket^†, the manufacturer covers all legal fees when we prevail.

Legal Analysis

Why This Mazda CX-90 Qualified as a Lemon

Florida's Lemon Law (Chapter 681, Florida Statutes) sets specific thresholds that entitle a consumer to a buyback or replacement. This case satisfied multiple criteria:

Steering Defect: Required multiple repair attempts without permanent resolution.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act eligible: Federal warranty protection provided additional remedies.

💡 Zero Cost to the Client: Under Florida's Lemon Law and Magnuson-Moss, Mazda was required to pay Easy Lemon's legal fees upon successful resolution. The client paid $0 out of pocket^†.

The Result

Case Resolved: Settlement Secured

$32,495.13

Cash and Keep Settlement

Case Timeline

Vehicle purchased: July 27, 2024
First defect reported: September 10, 2024 (check engine light)
Steering defect discovered: October 16, 2024
Vehicle returned to shop: February 20, 2025 (parts back-ordered until June/July)
Case filed with Easy Lemon: February 2025
Settlement reached: March 2025

Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result. Each case is unique and depends on its specific facts and applicable law. Attorney advertising. Easy Lemon® by RockPoint Law P.C.

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Attorney on Record

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.

Having Problems With Your Mazda?

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Mazda CX-90 have steering problems?

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has received reports of steering-related defects, including the steering wheel sticking or resisting motion during turns. NHTSA has logged complaints about CX-90 steering and powertrain issues. If your CX-90 has persistent steering problems despite dealer repairs, it may qualify as a lemon under your state's consumer protection laws.

How long does my car have to be in the shop to qualify for lemon law in Florida?

Under Florida's Lemon Law (Chapter 681), a vehicle may qualify if it has been out of service for repair for a cumulative total of 30 or more days during the first 24 months of ownership. In this case, the Mazda CX-90 was in the shop for over 135 days, more than 4 times the threshold. You don't need to wait for 30 days to contact an attorney, the sooner you reach out, the better your chances.

Can I file a lemon law claim if my car is still being repaired?

Absolutely. In fact, a vehicle that remains in the shop for an extended period, especially when parts are back-ordered for months, strengthens a lemon law claim. If the dealer cannot complete repairs in a reasonable time, this demonstrates the manufacturer's inability to conform the vehicle to warranty, which is exactly what lemon laws are designed to address.

Does Mazda pay attorney fees in lemon law cases?

Yes. Under Florida's Lemon Law and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the manufacturer is required to pay the consumer's attorney fees if the consumer prevails. Easy Lemon handles all Mazda lemon law cases on contingency, you pay nothing out of pocket^†, and we only get paid when we win your case.

Mazda Owner?

Your Mazda May Have a Lemon Law Claim Too

If your Mazda keeps going back to the shop for the same problem, you may qualify under your state's lemon law, the manufacturer pays our fees, not you. We handle Mazda cases like this one regularly.

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