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$28,031 Vehicle Buyback
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2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in New York
Leased New in New York
$28,031
Recovered
4 Visits
Repair Attempts
56 Days
Out of Service
2,586 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 4 Repair Visits and 56 Days Out of Service
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport lemon law buyback in New York: Easy Lemon recovered $28,031 for this client after 4 repair visits and 56 days out of service. The claim was brought under New York Lemon Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a). 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 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in New York. The first repair visit took place at 2,586 miles. Records show that 4 repair visits were made and that the vehicle was out of service for a total of 56 days.
Easy Lemon took the case to Land Rover and resolved it with a vehicle buyback totaling $28,031. The total combines the payment to our client and the attorney fees. Part of the attorney fees came out of the settlement.
Systems Involved
- Engine
- Electrical
- Fuel
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4
Repair Attempts
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56
Days Out of Service
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2,586
Miles at First Repair
✓
$28,031
Recovered
Repair History
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show
Visit 1: July 16 – 30, 2025
- The owner stated that the check engine light is on.
- The technician confirmed the concern and scanned the system, finding fault code P0456-00 related to a leak.
- A smoke test was performed, and the DMTL pump was found to be leaking, so it was replaced.
- After further scanning, additional fault codes were found, and the technician determined that both pre-catalyst oxygen sensors were reading incorrectly.
- These sensors were replaced, all components were reinstalled, PCM adaptations were reset, and all codes were cleared, which resolved the issue.
- The owner also reported that the engine was racing, revving, and vibrating when stopping, as well as the fan running excessively and loudly for extended periods.
Visit 2: October 31 – November 6, 2025
- The owner stated that when she attempted to unlock and start the vehicle, it was unresponsive and would not start.
- After jump-starting the vehicle, it was moved to the workstation where no check engine light was initially present.
- A diagnostic scan revealed multiple fault codes, including P0175-00 (system too rich, bank 2).
- The technician ran a series of inspections covering the air intake system, exhaust, oxygen sensor, ignition coil, spark plug, and module connectors, and everything checked out fine.
- The intake sensor was tightened after being found loose, and no leaks were detected.
- The fuel sample showed 10% ethanol.
- Software updates were performed on the PCM and related modules, and adaptations were reset.
- A voltage issue was identified and addressed by updating EPIC and EPICE.
- After clearing faults and performing a road test, the vehicle showed occasional poor idle and excess water from the exhaust, but no further fault codes were detected.
Visit 3: December 16, 2025 – January 9, 2026
- The owner reported that when the vehicle comes to a stop and is idling, a vibration or misfire can be felt.
- This concern was verified during a road test.
- Upon inspection, an intermittent slight vibration at idle was confirmed.
- Initial diagnostics showed no stored fault codes, but further testing later revealed a cylinder 1 air-fuel ratio imbalance.
- The technician removed and tested the ignition components and found the ignition coil for cylinder 1 to be faulty.
- The spark plug and ignition coil were replaced, and the system was reset.
Visit 4: January 20 – 28, 2026
- The owner stated that the check engine light is on and reports a vibration or misfire that can be felt when the vehicle comes to a stop and idles.
- The technician verified the concern via a road test and found that the check engine light came on with fault code P219C-84 for cylinder 1 air-fuel ratio imbalance.
- After inspection and testing of the ignition components and wiring, the technician found the fuel injector for cylinder 1 to be clogged.
- The #1 injector on the right bank was replaced; the system was reset.
Legal Analysis
Can a 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Be a Lemon in New York?
New York Lemon Law - New Car Lemon Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a) covers new motor vehicles purchased, leased, or registered in New York (also has separate used car lemon law).
- Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect
- Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
- Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset)
- Attorney fees: Yes - the court may award a consumer who prevails reasonable attorney fees (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a(l))
This case: This Land Rover Range Rover Sport went to the dealer 4 times and was out of service for 56 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Part of the attorney fees came out of the settlement.
Our Approach
How Was This Land Rover Range Rover Sport Lemon Law Claim Resolved?
1
Free Case Review
We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover
We sent Land Rover a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a buyback.
4
Vehicle Buyback
Land Rover agreed to a vehicle buyback totaling $28,031.
Case Status
$28,031 Vehicle Buyback Secured
$28,031
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase
Key Case Facts
- Vehicle: 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Leased in: New York
- Status at purchase: New
- Mileage at first repair: 2,586 miles
- Systems involved: Engine, Electrical, Fuel
- Repair attempts: 4 visits
- Days out of service: 56 days
- Manufacturer: Land Rover
- Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
- Settlement amount: $28,031 (Buyback)
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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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2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Lemon Law Questions in New York
What does New York lemon law require for a vehicle like this Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Under New York Lemon Law - New Car Lemon Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a), the repair standard is 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative calendar 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 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport case?
The case resolved with a vehicle buyback totaling $28,031. The total is the payment to our client and the attorney fees. Part of the attorney fees came out of the settlement. 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 Land Rover lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes. In this case, part of the attorney fees came out of the settlement.
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