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$46,693 Vehicle Buyback
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2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Illinois

Leased New in Illinois
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$46,693
Recovered
2 Visits
Repair Attempts
2 Days
Out of Service
Case Overview

2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus: 2 Repair Visits and 2 Days Out of Service

2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus lemon law buyback in Illinois: Easy Lemon recovered $46,693 for this client after 2 repair visits and 2 days out of service. The claim was brought under Illinois New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act (815 ILCS 380/1 to 380/7). 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 VinFast VF 8 Plus in Illinois. The repair records show 2 visits and 2 days out of service.

Easy Lemon took the case to VinFast and resolved it with a vehicle buyback totaling $46,693. The total combines the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer.

Systems Involved

  • Electrical
  • Steering
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2
Repair Attempts
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2
Days Out of Service
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$46,693
Recovered
Repair History

2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: November 18, 2024

  • Rear EDS replacement and steering wheel stitching issue.

Visit 2: March 18, 2025

  • Vehicle was towed in for electrical repair related to battery alert and traction system lights.
  • There is no indication of the length of stay on the RO.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Be a Lemon in Illinois?

Illinois New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act (815 ILCS 380/1 to 380/7) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Illinois for personal, family, or household use.

  • Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative business days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset)
  • Attorney fees: No - the Illinois lemon law (815 ILCS 380) has no attorney-fee provision
This case: This VinFast VF 8 Plus went to the dealer 2 times and was out of service for 2 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 VinFast VF 8 Plus Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the VF 8 Plus 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 VinFast

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

4

Vehicle Buyback

VinFast agreed to a vehicle buyback totaling $46,693. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$46,693 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$46,693
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus
  • Leased in: Illinois
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Systems involved: Electrical, Steering
  • Repair attempts: 2 visits
  • Days out of service: 2 days
  • Manufacturer: VinFast Auto, LLC
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $46,693 (Buyback)
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Steven Nassi, Esq. - Managing Partner

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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Common Questions

2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Lemon Law Questions in Illinois

What does Illinois lemon law require for a vehicle like this VinFast VF 8 Plus?
Under Illinois New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act (815 ILCS 380/1 to 380/7), the repair standard is 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative business days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus case?
The case resolved with a vehicle buyback totaling $46,693. 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 VinFast 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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