Acura Integra Lemon Law

Yes, a defective CVT transmission in your Integra can qualify for a lemon law claim under the California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. If the dealer has been unable to fix the transmission issue after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement. The severity of a transmission defect typically strengthens your claim significantly.

Oil dilution that impairs the engine reliability and longevity of your Integra can be a substantial defect under the Song-Beverly Act. If Acura has acknowledged the issue through a technical service bulletin but the dealer cannot resolve it, this supports a lemon law claim. Keep records of every oil level check and dealer visit documenting the fuel-in-oil condition.

If your Integra was still covered by the original Acura manufacturer warranty at the time of your private-party purchase, you may still have rights under the Song-Beverly Act. The warranty follows the vehicle, not the original buyer, for the duration of its term. However, a private sale without any remaining warranty coverage would not qualify for a lemon law claim.

The mileage offset is calculated based on the miles you drove before the first repair attempt for the defect, divided by 120,000, then multiplied by the purchase price. This means you receive credit for nearly all of your payments if the defect appeared early in ownership. The offset only accounts for miles driven before your first warranty complaint, not total miles on the vehicle.