Category: Vehicle Defects

Auto defect liability determines who can be held legally responsible when a vehicle defect causes a car accident, serious injuries, or property damage. Depending on

If your GM vehicle keeps going back to the shop for the same problem and nothing actually gets fixed, you are not imagining things. General

Yes, the lemon law covers a Ram 1500 when the same substantial defect persists after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the original warranty

An open recall means the manufacturer or NHTSA has identified a safety defect affecting your vehicle and the repair has not yet been completed on your VIN.

A dealership generally cannot refuse to fix a safety recall on a car you own, because federal law makes the manufacturer repair the defect at no cost through its franchised dealers.

The most recalled car brands vary from year to year, but large manufacturers often account for the highest number of cars affected because they produce

Whether a dealership has to fix a recall before selling depends on the vehicle. Federal law requires open safety recalls to be repaired before a new car is sold, but generally not before a used one is.

Common RAM Hurricane engine problems include cooling system issues such as thermostat failure, check engine light issues, and damaged catalytic converters. In several 2025 Ram

Most recall repairs take under an hour to a full day once the car is in the bay, but getting to that appointment can stretch from days to weeks or months.

The most common Ford Ranger problems include transmission shifting issues, fuel injector failures, engine cooling system faults, and electrical control module malfunctions. Most of these

The most common problems with the Ford F-150 include engine troubles, transmission failures, electrical glitches, brake system defects, and recurring EcoBoost timing chain issues. Owners

Most car recalls take a few weeks to several months to resolve, depending on how serious the defect is and whether replacement parts are available.