New York Jeep Buyer Files Lawsuit Alleging Dealer Sold Used SUV as New, Forged Signature, and Added Unauthorized Fees

Bronx Jeep Dealership Accused of Selling Used SUV as New, Forging Buyer’s Signature

Louis Huertas filed a lawsuit against Riverdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bronx County, New York, alleging the dealership sold him a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with over 6,200 miles (9,656 km) as a new vehicle with only 13 miles (21 km). The lawsuit also claims the dealer added unauthorized fees and forged Huertas’ electronic signature on the final sales contract.

Huertas agreed to pay $49,000 for the SUV and trade in his Grand Cherokee at the Bronx dealership. According to the lawsuit, the dealership offered 20% above market value for his trade-in and agreed to pay off his $25,116 loan balance, contingent on his purchase of the 2025 Grand Cherokee L.

Odometer Fraud and Unauthorized Charges

Shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle, GM Financial Services contacted Huertas and informed him that the dealership had allegedly “falsely certified” the Grand Cherokee L as having only 13 miles, when the odometer reportedly showed more than 6,200 miles.

The lawsuit further alleges that the sales contract Huertas later received included a cash price of $51,400, which was $2,400 higher than agreed, along with a $3,882 service contract and a $1,000 tire-and-rim package that he claims he did not authorize.

Forged Electronic Signature

The complaint also alleges that the electronic signature on the final sales contract was digitally forged. Huertas maintains that the only document he signed electronically was related to the credit application, according to Auto News.

Pattern of Misconduct Alleged

The lawsuit claims that this was not an isolated incident. It alleges that Riverdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram “routinely forges customers’ signatures by use of digital platforms to hide the true cost of borrowing” and “routinely hides the true cost of borrowing from its customers by failing to disclose increases in vehicle sales prices and the inclusion of unwanted and undisclosed products.”

GM Financial Services is named as a co-defendant in its role as the assignee of the sales contract.

Legal Claims and Damages Sought

The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages based on allegations of fraud, as well as claimed violations of the Truth in Lending Act, the Odometer Act, and New York motor vehicle and consumer protection laws.

“The dealership’s alleged actions not only defrauded Mr. Huertas but may have affected other customers as well,” the lawsuit states.