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 Protection Act (Indiana Code § 24-5-13) Coverage: New vehicles under 10,000 pounds gross weight used on public highways Presumption: 4+ repair attempts OR 30+ business days out of service within 18 months/18,000 miles Remedies: Full refund or comparable replacement vehicle at buyer’s choice Arbitration: Must … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act (815 ILCS 380/1 to 380/8) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased in Illinois for personal use Presumption: 4+ repair attempts for same problem OR 30+ business days out of service within 12 months/12,000 miles Remedies: Refund or comparable replacement vehicle at … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (Idaho Code § 48-901 to § 48-913) Coverage: New motor vehicles under 12,000 pounds gross weight Presumption: 4+ repair attempts OR 30+ business days out of service within 2 years/24,000 miles Safety Defect: 1 repair attempt for braking or steering system failures Remedies: … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Motor Vehicle Express Warranty Enforcement Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 481I-1 to 481I-4) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased for personal, family, or household use Lemon Law Rights Period: Express warranty term or 2 years/24,000 miles, whichever is earlier Presumption: 3+ repair attempts OR 1 serious … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Georgia Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act (O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-780 to 10-1-793) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased in Georgia for personal, family, or household use Lemon Law Rights Period: 24 months from original delivery or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first Presumption: 3+ repair attempts OR 1 … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Florida Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Fla. Stat. §§ 681.10-681.118) Coverage: New and demonstrator motor vehicles used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes Lemon Law Rights Period: 24 months from date of original delivery to consumer Presumption: 3+ repair attempts plus final attempt OR 30+ days … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Delaware Automobile Warranties Act (Del. Code Ann. tit. 6, §§ 5001-5009) Coverage: New automobiles purchased or leased in Delaware Presumption: 4+ repair attempts OR 30+ days out of service within warranty term or 1 year Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full purchase price refund at consumer’s choice Arbitration: … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Connecticut New Automobile Warranties Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 42-179 to 42-190) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased in Connecticut Presumption: 4+ repair attempts OR 30+ days out of service within 2 years/24,000 miles Remedies: Refund or replacement vehicle at consumer’s choice Arbitration: State-certified arbitration program … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Colorado Motor Vehicle Repair Act (C.R.S. § 42-10-101 through § 42-10-107) Coverage: New private passenger motor vehicles purchased or leased in Colorado Presumption: 4+ repair attempts OR 30+ business days out of service within 1 year or warranty term Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund at consumer’s … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Arkansas New Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act (A.C.A. § 4-90-401 through § 4-90-417) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased in Arkansas Presumption: 1 attempt for serious safety defect, 3+ attempts for other defects, OR 30+ days out of service within 24 months/24,000 miles Remedies: Replacement vehicle … Read more