Infiniti Q70 Lemon Law

Yes. Timing chain defects on the VQ37VHR that the dealership cannot resolve under warranty constitute a nonconformity under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Engine noise caused by worn chain components indicates internal engine wear that can lead to catastrophic failure, which substantially impairs the vehicles value and safety.

The Song-Beverly Act requires Infiniti to repair your Q70L air suspension to conform to the factory warranty. If the air suspension defect cannot be permanently repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, you are entitled to a repurchase or replacement. A vehicle that sags to its bump stops overnight is undriveable and unsafe, which constitutes clear substantial impairment.

Yes, but only for defects covered under the remaining powertrain warranty. Under the Song-Beverly Act, your rights extend to any active express warranty. If your timing chain or transmission issue falls under the powertrain warranty, you can pursue a lemon law claim. Suspension and electrical issues outside the bumper-to-bumper period may not be covered unless an extended warranty applies.

The buyback formula requires Infiniti to refund the purchase price plus collateral charges such as sales tax, registration, and towing fees, minus a mileage offset. The mileage offset is calculated as the purchase price multiplied by the miles driven before the first repair attempt, divided by 120,000. Any incidental damages like rental car costs are also recoverable.