Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Lemon Law

Yes. All components covered under Mitsubishi's factory warranty, including the hybrid battery pack, electric motors, inverter, and charging system, are eligible under the Song-Beverly Act. Mitsubishi provides a separate extended warranty for hybrid components, and defects in these parts that substantially impair the vehicle qualify for lemon law protection.

Yes, substantial battery degradation that falls outside normal parameters and occurs during the warranty period can constitute a defect under Song-Beverly. If the battery's capacity has dropped well below the manufacturer's specifications and Mitsubishi cannot restore it through repair or replacement, this impairs the vehicle's value and intended use as a plug-in hybrid.

Under Song-Beverly, your refund includes the full purchase price and collateral charges. The premium you paid for a PHEV over a standard model is inherently part of the purchase price and would be included. Additionally, any registration fees, sales tax, and incidental costs related to the purchase are also recoverable in your lemon law claim.

No. While Mitsubishi may offer a software update as a repair attempt, the Song-Beverly Act does not require you to wait indefinitely for a fix. If the manufacturer has already had a reasonable number of repair attempts or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more days, you are entitled to pursue your claim regardless of promised future fixes.