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The owner alleged repeated defect and repair issues on a 2018 Honda Accord, including battery/no-start concerns and brake/ABS/VSA warning problems documented in dealership service records. California Lemon Law protections apply statewide.
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The owner alleged repeated defect and repair issues with a 2018 Honda Accord serviced in Chino Hills. Records show early-life battery/no-start symptoms and brake/ABS/VSA warning issues addressed through dealership repairs. Protections apply statewide in California.
Repair History (from service records)
The visits below summarize what the records show (dates, mileage, complaint, diagnosis/repair, result).
2018 Honda Accord — Documented Service Visits
Date
Mileage
Dealership/Shop
Complaint
Diagnosis
Repair Performed
Result
2018-11-17 to 2018-11-20
4,969–4,975
Sierra Honda (Monrovia)
Jump-start needed multiple times; intermittent parking sensor warning; intermittent brake warning; Apple CarPlay concern
Battery tested bad; warning lights attributed to failed VSA/ABS modulator (per RO notes)
Battery replaced; rear camera safety update (18-092) performed; ABS/VSA modulator replaced; brake fluid flush/retest; Apple CarPlay concern not duplicated
Vehicle returned (per mileage-out); some concerns documented as intermittent/NPF
2019-02-09
9,390–9,391
Sierra Honda (Monrovia)
Routine service/inspection
Inspection completed
Oil/filter service and multi-point inspection items
Vehicle returned
Why This Pattern Matters Under California Law
- Repeat or major component repairs. Substantial defects that persist after reasonable repair attempts can qualify under California Lemon Law.
- Safety & drivability. Brake/ABS/VSA warning indicators can impact use, value, and safety.
- Documentation. Clear, date-stamped repair orders establish the timeline.
California Lemon Law – Common Questions
How many repairs are “enough” in California?
There’s no single number; repeated attempts for the same defect—or substantial time out of service—can qualify.
Does my city matter?
No. Protections are statewide; Chino Hills is simply where these services were documented.
If you’re facing repeated defects, safety concerns, or warranty runaround with Honda, call (888) 536-6628 or start your FREE Case Review and we’ll review your repair history and documents.
Recalls & Evidence-Gated Notes
- Confirmed in these records: rear camera safety recall update (18-092) performed during the November 2018 visit.
- This section is otherwise limited to what the documents confirm (no external recall/complaint databases used for additional claims).
Settlement Outcome
The matter resolved through a California settlement that required surrender of the vehicle and payoff handling through the manufacturer’s finance channel, along with other settlement consideration.
Confidentiality note: the settlement includes a confidentiality provision that explicitly restricts the owner and counsel from disclosing financial terms, so the outcome is summarized at a high level.
California Lemon Law Rights & Next Steps
If a vehicle has substantial warranty defects that persist after reasonable repair opportunities—or spends substantial time out of service—California’s Lemon Law may provide remedies (often including repurchase or replacement). While this case is documented primarily through warranty repair history, certain paperwork or disclosure issues in other matters can also raise dealer-fraud concerns under California law.
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California Lemon Law – Common Questions
Do brake/ABS warning lights count as a safety defect?
They can, because braking/ABS systems directly relate to safety and drivability; eligibility depends on the documented pattern and warranty context.
Can recall work affect a Lemon Law case?
Recall repairs can overlap with warranty service history; what matters is whether substantial defects persisted and how the warranty repair timeline developed.
When does a case become “dealer fraud” instead of Lemon Law?
If documents show undisclosed add-ons, spot-delivery/yo-yo terms, payoff misstatements, or contract terms that don’t match what was represented, those issues may support additional California claims beyond Lemon Law.
Talk to a California Lemon Law & Auto Fraud Firm
If your vehicle has repeat defects, safety warnings, or ongoing warranty repair visits, deadlines can apply under California law. No win, no fee in most cases.
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