2024 Mazda CX-90 Lemon Law Buyback in Maryland
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Our client bought a new 2024 Mazda CX-90 in Maryland. It came in for a check engine light, a brake vibration and two no-start failures, and it spent 228 days out of service. The case settled as a buyback with a total value of $54,194.
The vehicle and its defects
The CX-90 was bought new in August 2024 with 18 miles on it. Its first repair visit came in January 2025, at 20,021 miles.
The problems spanned the engine, electrical and braking systems. A faulty variable valve timing driver set off the check engine light, rusted brakes caused a vibration above 30 mph, and the SUV failed to start on two later visits. The owner says the second no-start traced back to corroded wiring contacts.
| Vehicle | 2024 Mazda CX-90 |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| Purchase | Bought new, August 2024 |
| Repair visits | 4 |
| Mileage at first repair | 20,021 |
| Days out of service | 228 |
| Resolution | Buyback, settled July 2026 |
| Total | $54,194 |
The repair record
The record shows 4 repair visits and 228 days out of service. The first visit came at 20,021 miles.
- January 25-April 14, 2025
The CX-90 arrived with its check engine light lit. Technicians determined that the variable valve timing (VVT) driver was not working correctly and replaced it.
- April 17-18, 2025
The owner reported a vibration when driving above 30 mph. Technicians found rust on the brakes and cleaned it off.
- September 22-24, 2025
A starting malfunction message appeared and the SUV would not start. Technicians traced it to a poor connection at the starter relay terminals. They cleaned and secured the connection and found nothing further.
- October 28, 2025–Present
No repair order was provided for this visit. The owner says the SUV died, would not start and has been at the dealer since around October 28, 2025. By the owner's account, technicians found a missing wiring cover, possibly a manufacturing error, that let moisture corrode the contacts. The owner also reports that the manufacturer refused warranty coverage for replacing the wiring.
Maryland Lemon Law - Maryland Automobile Warranty Enforcement Act and federal warranty law
Maryland also has a lemon law, the Automobile Warranty Enforcement Act, Md. Code, Com. Law §14-1501 to §14-1504, which protects new vehicles bought, leased or registered in Maryland for personal, family or household use. The statute's warranty period ends at 18,000 miles or 24 months from delivery, whichever is first. Its main tests are four repair attempts for the same defect (one for a serious safety defect) or 30 calendar days out of service in total. A separate rule counts a single attempt when a braking or steering failure still leaves the vehicle unable to pass state safety inspection after the manufacturer gets notice and a chance to fix it. This CX-90's first repair came at 20,021 miles, past that 18,000-mile window. The claim was brought under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the written warranty.
Maryland remedies are a replacement or a refund less a reasonable use offset. Notice goes to the manufacturer by certified mail with return receipt, manufacturer arbitration that meets state standards must be used, and a court may award reasonable fees to a consumer who prevails. On the federal side, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.) applies to written warranties that are not honored, and it may allow a prevailing consumer to recover attorney fees.
- Statute
- Maryland Lemon Law - Maryland Automobile Warranty Enforcement Act, Md. Code, Com. Law §14-1501 to §14-1504
- Repair test
- 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service
- Time limit
- Within 3 years from the date of original delivery
- Federal law
- Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.
More on Maryland: Maryland lemon law attorney page and how to file a lemon law claim in Maryland.
How RockPoint built the claim
Downtime stood out in this file. The CX-90 was out of service for 228 days, and its first repair came at 20,021 miles, past Maryland's 18,000-mile coverage window. The repairs touched the engine, brakes and starting system, and the last no-start left the SUV at the dealer with no fix on record.
The owner's account of the final visit added to the file. By that account, the corrosion came from a missing wiring cover, and the manufacturer declined to pay for the replacement under warranty.
The outcome
The case settled in July 2026, and Mazda repurchased the SUV. The resolution had a total value of $54,194 ($54,194.10 exact). Mazda's repurchase money went toward the CX-90 loan payoff, our client's share and attorney fees.
Questions about this case
Maryland generally looks for four attempts on the same defect, or one for a serious safety defect. A vehicle out of service for 30 calendar days in total can also qualify.
Yes. It covers new vehicles bought, leased or registered in Maryland for personal, family or household use.
Three years from the date of original delivery. Separately, the statute's warranty period ends at 18,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first.
Yes, when the manufacturer's arbitration program meets state standards. Owners must also send written notice to the manufacturer by certified mail, return receipt requested.
Mazda bought the SUV back. The total value of the resolution was $54,194, covering the loan payoff, the owner's payment and attorney fees.
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