Federal Lemon Law
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act covers any consumer product (including vehicles) that comes with a written warranty. Unlike many state laws, it protects both new and used vehicles, provided the original manufacturer's warranty is still in effect. It requires manufacturers to honor their warranty promises; if they fail to repair a defect after a reasonable number of attempts or a reasonable amount of time, the consumer is entitled to compensation. It also includes a "fee-shifting" provision, requiring the manufacturer to pay the consumer's attorney fees if the consumer prevails.
Alabama
Covers new vehicles under 10,000 lbs. gross weight. The "rights period" is 1 year or 12,000 miles. A vehicle is a lemon if it has undergone 3+ repair attempts for the same issue or has been out of service for 30 cumulative days.
Alaska
Covers new vehicles registered in the state. The defect must be reported within the warranty period or 1 year from delivery. Qualifying criteria: 3+ repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Arizona
Covers new vehicles. The defect must be reported within the earlier of the warranty term, 2 years, or 24,000 miles. Qualifies after 4 repair attempts or 30 cumulative days out of service.
Arkansas
Covers new vehicles. The "Lemon Law Rights Period" is 24 months or 24,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts (or 1 for a serious safety hazard) or 30 days out of service.
California
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act covers new and used vehicles with a manufacturer's warranty. Presumption of a lemon applies if within 18 months/18,000 miles there are 2+ attempts (serious safety), 4+ attempts (non-safety), or 30+ days out of service.
Colorado
Covers new self-propelled vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year of delivery or the warranty term. Qualifies after 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Connecticut
Covers new passenger vehicles and motorcycles. The defect must occur within 2 years or 24,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Delaware
Covers new vehicles transferred to the consumer within the warranty period or 1 year. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Florida
Covers new vehicles for defects reported within 24 months. Requires 3 repair attempts for the same issue or 15+ cumulative days out of service (triggering a notice requirement), leading to a max of 30 days out of service.
Georgia
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 2 years or 24,000 miles. A lemon is defined by 3 repair attempts (or 1 for serious safety defects) or 30 days out of service.
Hawaii
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 2 years or 24,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts (or 1 for serious safety defect) or 30 business days out of service.
Idaho
Covers new vehicles under 12,000 lbs. Defects must be reported within 2 years or 24,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Illinois
Covers new vehicles under 8,000 lbs. Defects must be reported within 12 months or 12,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Indiana
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Iowa
Covers new vehicles. The protection period is 2 years or 24,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts (or 1 for a defect likely to cause death/injury) or 20 days out of service.
Kansas
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year of delivery or the warranty term. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 cumulative days out of service.
Kentucky
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 12 months or 12,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Louisiana
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or the warranty term. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Maine
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 3 years or 18,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts (or 1 for serious failure of brakes/steering) or 15 days out of service.
Maryland
Covers new vehicles up to 24 months or 18,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts (or 1 for brake/steering failure) or 30 days out of service.
Massachusetts
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or 15,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts or 15 business days out of service.
Michigan
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or the warranty term. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Minnesota
Covers new or lightly used vehicles still under warranty. Defects must be reported within 2 years or warranty term. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Mississippi
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or the warranty term. Requires 3 repair attempts or 15 working days out of service.
Missouri
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or warranty term. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 working days out of service.
Montana
Covers new vehicles. The warranty period is 2 years or 18,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Nebraska
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or warranty term. Requires 4 repair attempts or 40 days out of service.
Nevada
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or warranty term. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service.
New Hampshire
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within the warranty term. Requires 3 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
New Jersey
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 2 years or 24,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts or 20 calendar days out of service.
New Mexico
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or warranty term. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
New York
Covers new and used vehicles. New car coverage is 18,000 miles or 2 years. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
North Carolina
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 24 months or 24,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts or 20 business days out of service.
North Dakota
Covers new vehicles under 10,000 lbs. Defects must be reported within 1 year or warranty term. Requires 3 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Ohio
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or 18,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts, 8 attempts for different defects, 1 attempt for a deadly defect, or 30 days out of service.
Oklahoma
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or warranty term. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Oregon
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 2 years or 24,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts (or 1 for serious safety defect) or 30 business days out of service.
Pennsylvania
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or 12,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Rhode Island
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 1 year or 15,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service.
South Carolina
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 12 months or 12,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
South Dakota
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or 12,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service.
Tennessee
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or warranty term. Requires 3 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service.
Texas
Covers new vehicles. Requires 4 repair attempts, or 2 attempts for a serious safety hazard, or 30 days out of service within the first 24 months/24,000 miles.
Utah
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 2 years or 24,000 miles. Requires 3 repair attempts (or 1 for serious safety defect) or 30 days out of service.
Vermont
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within the express warranty term. Requires 3 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service.
Virginia
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 18 months. Requires 3 repair attempts (or 1 for serious safety defect) or 30 days out of service.
Washington
Covers new vehicles. The rights period is 2 years or 24,000 miles. Requires 4 repair attempts (or 2 for serious safety defect) or 30 days out of service.
West Virginia
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or warranty term. Requires 3 repair attempts (or 1 for defect likely to cause death/injury) or 30 days out of service.
Wisconsin
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year of delivery. Requires 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Wyoming
Covers new vehicles. Defects must be reported within 1 year or warranty term. Requires 3 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.
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