Mercedes-Benz GLB Lemon Law

The standard Mercedes-Benz new vehicle limited warranty covers powertrain components for 4 years or 50,000 miles, so a turbocharger failure at 35,000 miles should be covered. If the dealer is improperly denying warranty coverage, you can escalate the matter to Mercedes-Benz USA customer service and file a complaint with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. Under the Song-Beverly Act, the manufacturer cannot unreasonably refuse to honor its warranty obligations.

Under the Song-Beverly Act, the manufacturer is required to reimburse you for collateral charges associated with the vehicle, which can include dealer-installed accessories and some aftermarket additions. However, aftermarket accessories not installed by the selling dealer may not be recoverable from the manufacturer. You should retain all receipts for any accessories or modifications to discuss with your lemon law attorney.

If the transmission shudder returned after the TSB-recommended repair, the defect has not been permanently resolved and you have strong grounds for a lemon law claim under the Song-Beverly Act. Four repair attempts for the same defect meets the presumption threshold established by the Act. You should present the vehicle once more, document the recurring shudder, and then consult with a lemon law attorney to initiate the repurchase or replacement process.

Yes, a malfunctioning seat latch that prevents proper seat locking is a safety-related defect covered under the Song-Beverly Act, as it could affect occupant restraint in a collision. Safety defects require only two repair attempts to establish a lemon law presumption in California. This is especially significant if children are being transported in the third row, as it directly impacts the vehicle's fitness for its intended family-oriented purpose.