Electrified cars are hot commodities in today's car market -- but unfortunately, that's only true only in the literal sense for Jeep. The 4x4 brand, whose plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee and Wrangler SUVs haven't exactly been the picture of reliability since their release, is now recalling over 150,000 of these models due to an elevated risk of fire stemming from potentially faulty powertrain electronics.  Consider this news the latest in a saga that might feel all too familiar for some beleaguered Jeep drivers enduring ownership experiences plagued by reliability issues. This recall now casts into light yet another headache [...]

Detractors of Ford love to say that the brand's name is shorthand for 'Found On Road Dead.' Unfortunately for drivers of certain models built by the Blue Oval, this proved to be all too true after a manufacturing deficiency compromised critical components used in two popular Ford EcoBoost engines, leading to hundreds of reports of sudden and catastrophic engine failures. The problem was so severe and concerning that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into the problem. While the investigators may have officially made their conclusions and closed their case, owners of cars affected by this issue [...]

Jaguar is a car brand both venerated for its rich history and infamous for its reliability and build quality issues. The marque may build beautiful cars, but take it from anyone who's filed a Jaguar Lemon Law claim: an F-TYPE or F-PACE looks decidedly less pretty when sitting behind a dealer's service center waiting for repairs that might not even fix the problem. If you know this feeling firsthand, you're not alone. Plenty of buyers have been there: that sinking moment when their nearly new Jaguar starts acting up in ways the brand's own technicians can't seem to pinpoint, replicate [...]

Don’t Buy Cars That Have Been Through Floods Does Lemon Law cover water damage? In rare cases, yes, but you are better off avoiding any car that has been in a flood. Recent hurricanes have battered Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas, leaving significant flooding in their wake. Owners of new vehicles and dealerships now find themselves with vehicles that have been flooded. These flood cars can come with significant problems and leave buyers with limited options for relief. Can You Use Lemon Law for Water Damage to a Vehicle? In the overwhelming majority of cases, Lemon Law cannot be [...]