Fiat holds the distinction of being the biggest automobile manufacturer in Italy. Globally recognizable because of its logo that spells FIAT, Fiat Automobiles S.p.a. is formerly a part of Chrysler and traces its illustrious history to 1899.
Today, it remains the largest automobile manufacturer in Europe and is the third most prolific manufacturer globally, coming in third only to General Motors and Ford. Today, Fiat has focused on urban mobility, releasing the ‘head-turning FIAT 500X. The FIAT 500X has retained its Italian DNA, and the company hopes to attract new customers with its classic redesigns and technological improvements on its new models.
Despite the always-warm reception of Fiat cars, it would still be possible to land a lemon after scrutiny of so many models and dealerships. The fact of the matter is there is a zero chance for an ordinary consumer to spot a lemon by just looking at the car at a dealership or driving one a few miles or two. Lemons can have a complex assortment of defects that may not be immediately apparent. It can take a few days or even weeks for the most troubling issues to emerge.
Around this time, dealerships will attempt to repair the defective unit because repairs are always cheaper than other forms of compensation or an outright replacement of a defective vehicle. However, what should happen if the car is not repaired satisfactorily after a reasonable number of attempts?
If the dealership does not want to give you a clear and reassuring answer, you need to call a lemon law lawyer from Bradford, PA, immediately. A lemon law attorney is well-versed in state and federal lemon laws, and financial recovery is highly possible. Don’t let car dealerships have their way with your situation when established laws protect consumers like yourself.
Recent statistics suggest that Fiat is the poorest-performing brand in lemons, with an estimated one lemon per 76,808 cars sold. Compared to brands like Toyota, Fiat appears to be lagging in fixing design or assembly line issues resulting in more lemons than any other brand in the US market. If you think you’ve purchased a lemon Fiat, be sure to consult with a lemon law attorney today.
There appears to be a trend in Fiat lemons, especially in models released from 2015 to 2018. Lemons have appeared in multiple model lines, including the 500 POP, 124 Spider, and the 500e. Common problems of Fiat lemons include unusual vibration of the brakes, steering column, axles, and transmission; false positive or erroneous dashboard warnings and illuminations; sluggish engines; power loss during operation; computer system problems, etc.
Brand perception has nothing to do with actual performance. This is why we advise clients to take action immediately when a car dealership does not want to fulfill its obligation to customers if a released vehicle is a lemon. Car dealerships should always uphold their part of the agreement, and buying a new Fiat is legally binding – there is no way to deny state and federal lemon laws.
