United States Lemon Laws protect US citizens from the purchase of a bad vehicle. Find out about your local Lemon Laws by selecting a state below.
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act (NMSA 1978, §§ 57-16A-1 to 57-16A-9) Coverage: New motor vehicles within manufacturer’s express warranty term Presumption: 4+ repair attempts for same defect OR 30+ business days out of service Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund at consumer’s option Arbitration: Certified third-party dispute … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: New York Lemon Law (General Business Law Article 11-A, Sections 198-a to 198-c) Coverage: New vehicles purchased or leased in New York with remaining manufacturer warranty Presumption: 4+ repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service within 2 years/18,000 miles Remedies: Full refund … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: North Dakota Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (N.D.C.C. Chapter 51-07, Sections 51-07-16 to 51-07-22) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased in North Dakota with manufacturer warranty Presumption: 3+ repair attempts for same defect OR 30+ business days out of service within warranty term Remedies: Refund or … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: New Motor Vehicles Warranties Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 20, Article 15A, Sections 20-351 to 20-351.10) Coverage: New passenger cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles, and most vans purchased in North Carolina Presumption: 4+ repair attempts for same defect OR 20+ business days out of service within 24 months/24,000 miles Remedies: … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Oregon Motor Vehicle Lemon Law (ORS 646A.400 to 646A.418) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased in Oregon within first 2 years or 24,000 miles Presumption: 3+ repair attempts (1+ for safety defects) OR 30+ calendar days out of service (60 for motorhomes) Remedies: Refund or replacement … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Warranty Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 31-5.2-1 to 31-5.2-14) Coverage: New and used automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and vans under 10,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight Presumption: 4 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service Term of Protection: 1 year … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Ohio Lemon Law (Ohio Revised Code Sections 1345.71 to 1345.77) Coverage: New passenger cars, noncommercial motor vehicles, and parts of motorhomes designed for passengers Presumption: 3+ repair attempts for same defect OR 1+ attempts for life-threatening defect OR 30+ days out of service within 1 year/18,000 miles … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission Act and Consumer Protection Statutes (15 O.S. Sections 901-911) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased in Oklahoma with manufacturer warranty Presumption: 4+ repair attempts for same defect OR 30+ business days out of service within warranty term or 1 year Remedies: Refund … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon Law (73 P.S. §§ 1951-1963) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased for personal, family, or household use Presumption: 3 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service Timeframe: Within 1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first Remedies: Replacement … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: South Carolina Lemon Law (S.C. Code Ann. §§ 56-28-10 to 56-28-110) Coverage: New private passenger motor vehicles, trucks under 9,000 lbs. gross weight, and motorcycles Presumption: 3 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service Timeframe: Within 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever … Read more