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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Connecticut

Leased New in Connecticut
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$35,713
Recovered
4 Visits
Repair Attempts
33 Days
Out of Service
11,262 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

2024 Subaru Crosstrek: 4 Repair Visits and 33 Days Out of Service

2024 Subaru Crosstrek lemon law buyback in Connecticut: Easy Lemon recovered $35,713 for this client after 4 repair visits and 33 days out of service. The claim was brought under Connecticut Lemon Law (Conn. Gen. Stat. §42-179). 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 leased a new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek in Connecticut. The first repair visit was made at 11,262 miles. The repair records show 4 visits and 33 days out of service.

Easy Lemon brought the matter to Subaru and settled it through a vehicle buyback totaling $35,713. The total combines the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
  • Transmission
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4
Repair Attempts
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33
Days Out of Service
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11,262
Miles at First Repair
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$35,713
Recovered
Repair History

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: September 6, 2025

  • The owner states that there is a burning smell every time he drives and then shuts the vehicle off.
  • The technician found a small oil leak coming from between the engine and transmission.

Visit 2: October 11–14, 2025

  • The owner reports an oil smell.
  • The technician found oil leaking from the crank pulley.

Visit 3: October 21–28, 2025

  • After the last visit, the owner states that there is an oil smell coming from under the hood.
  • The technician removed and replaced the leaking front cover and retested, confirming no leaks at this time.

Visit 4: October 29, 2025–Present

  • The owner stated that smoke is coming from the front of the engine and that there is also a strong burning smell. This is an ongoing repair.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Be a Lemon in Connecticut?

Connecticut Lemon Law (Conn. Gen. Stat. §42-179) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Connecticut for personal, family, or household use.

  • Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects)
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or monetary damages
  • Attorney fees: Yes - the court may award a consumer who prevails costs and reasonable attorney fees (Conn. Gen. Stat. §42-180)
This case: This Subaru Crosstrek went to the dealer 4 times and was out of service for 33 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 Subaru Crosstrek Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Crosstrek 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 Subaru

We sent Subaru a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a buyback.

4

Vehicle Buyback

Subaru agreed to a vehicle buyback totaling $35,713. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$35,713 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$35,713
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
  • Leased in: Connecticut
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 11,262 miles
  • Systems involved: Engine, Transmission
  • Repair attempts: 4 visits
  • Days out of service: 33 days
  • Manufacturer: Subaru
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $35,713 (Buyback)
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Common Questions

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Lemon Law Questions in Connecticut

What does Connecticut lemon law require for a vehicle like this Subaru Crosstrek?
Under Connecticut Lemon Law (Conn. Gen. Stat. §42-179), the repair standard is 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or monetary damages. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2024 Subaru Crosstrek case?
A resolution was reached through a vehicle buyback totaling $35,713. The total is the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender 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 Subaru 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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