Chrysler Sebring Lemon Law

If the engine sludge issue arose during the warranty period and is due to a design or manufacturing defect rather than owner neglect, you may have a valid Song-Beverly Act claim. The manufacturer cannot blame you for the defect if you followed the recommended maintenance schedule. Keep all oil change records to support your case.

There is no specific mileage limit under the Song-Beverly Act. The key requirement is that the defect must have arisen during the manufacturer's warranty period. However, the further you are past the warranty expiration in mileage, the harder it may be to prove the defect originated during coverage.

Under the Song-Beverly Act, you can recover incidental and consequential damages, which include rental car expenses incurred while your vehicle was in the shop for warranty repairs. Keep all rental car receipts and document the dates your Sebring was out of service to support your reimbursement claim.

You should insist that your reported symptoms be written on every repair order, and confirm the details before signing. If the dealer refuses, send a written complaint to Chrysler's customer service department describing the defect and the dealer's refusal. Under the Song-Beverly Act, your own contemporaneous records, including emails and letters, can serve as evidence of repair attempts.