My new evo x is still in the shop, They thought it was a seal on the block, turned out the block was deformed in a way so they have to replace the whole short block. So now They have replaced my clutch, a seal, and now the whole block. I am very concerned about this, would this be called a lemon car now? Is there anything I can do? a little info...After they replaced the seal and the clutch I didn't get the car back because it was leaking as soon as they test drove it after they put it all back together.
any info of what I can do would help. This is my first new car and it already has had more problems then any car I have ever owned.
Thanks,
Noah

 

Reading the Lemon laws for your state I found this.

The manufacturer makes “a reasonable number of attempts” to fix the vehicle. This means that the car has been repaired for the same problem four or more times, or that it has been out of service a cumulative total of 20 or more business days during a 12 month period of the warranty.

The manufacturers’ efforts to fix the vehicle fail. Under the law, they must either replace your car or buy it back. You get to decide between a comparable new car and a refund.

The same issue needs to happen FOUR times before it being considered a Lemon.

Her is the entire article for your state, I hope this helps.

http://www.ncdoj.gov/Consumer/Automo...Lemon-Law.aspx

 

Good luck on this fix. Keep your records. Hope they dealer do you a solid and either fix it all or get you a new car. What a bummer!

 

It's disconcerting to have problems with a new car, but it sounds like the dealer is trying to take care of you.

 

Thanks guys, I will keep you updated

 

I had a similar problem back in 1994 with my new Eclipse GSX because it was burning oil. They replaced all kinds of parts (turbo, gaskets, seals, etc.) and finally rebuilt the entire engine with new pistons and rings. After they did that, it was fine. I kept it through 90K miles with no problems. It sounds like they are at least trying to fix it and not just giving you a bunch of talk so hopefully they can get you fixed up too.

 

at this point, I'd call Mitsu corporate and ask for a new car or my money back. The 20 day limit has been surpassed, and you're entitled to either

 

Ya as posted earlier it not considered a lemon till same problem keeps occuring.

But ya I would be upset if my brand new car was spending all its time in the shop.. Im sure they will cover and fix any problems that arise as they see to be willing to help just sucks you'll be making payments on a car you cant drive.

Best of luck to ya and hopefully once they get it all figured out you be able to ENJOY the car as you should.

 

I know the car doesnt technically qualify as a lemon, but considering it has 500 miles on it and its getting a new engine, I'd be on the phone with mitsu corporate trying to find out are they putting in a new or refurbished engine? Refurbished would be a no go for me, as I bought a new car, not a rebuilt one. In any case, I'd be trying to get them to replace the car, as an engine replacement will affect the resale value of the car and can cause a whole lot more issues. You'd be surprised at how much they'd be willing to listen and negotiate with the op

 

I had a car bought back by the manufacturer due to lemon law, I got every penny spent on the car back minus 10 cents per mile on it. If you are close to the threshold your state has for declaring it a lemon call the guys at 800 lemon law (Google it) and have them advise you. Get rid of it and start get a new one.

 

This. I'd be totally pissed if this happened, its bad enough I had starting issues with my new car. I had a '95 Beretta that had to have engine replaced soon after I bought it, so I feel your pain. I'd almost be at the point to just throw them the keys and say it's your problem and I don't want the car back. In all fairness I guess, I'd want a brand new engine, not some refurbished one like Dandbest said. And that's no guarantee that everything will be hunky dory. Good Luck!

 

Sorry to hear about your bad luck...Well i would make sure they are getting you a brand new engine for sure though!! But dont worry this car is a lot of fun once they get rid of your current problems!

 

Did the new evo have any mods? Engine correctly broken in?