What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

The following table summarizes what is covered, how many times the vehicle has to be repaired for the same defect and the warranty period.

Vehicles Covered

Repair Interval and Coverage Period

All vehicles except conversion vans, motor homes, mopeds, motorcycles, farm machinery and vehicles with more than 2 axles.

4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.

1 year or 12,000 miles.

Note:

Generally, the term Repair Attempts, as it relates to Lemon Law, refers to one or more attempts to fix the same defect although some states consider a vehicle to be a lemon if it required the specified number of repairs within the coverage period.

A car is out of service while being repaired or waiting for parts.

Warranty Period refers to the Manufacturer`s Express Warranty. Where the Coverage Period lists more than 1 option, the period applies to that option which occurs first.

This is only a summary, to get the complete Lemon Law Statute select your state from the combo box menu on the right side of this page, and click Get Statute.

Other Kentucky Lemon Law FAQs

Q: Previous Consumer Owner Information
A: Under Kentucky law, an automobile dealer is required to place a sticker on the windshield of every used car notifying you of certain rights. Under the law, you have … More
Q: I Think I Have A Lemon. What Do I Do?
A: Send a Certified Last Chance Letter to the manufacturer giving them one final opportunity to repair the vehicle. Generally, this letter is required to put the … More
Q: I've Tried Arbitration, But I'm Still Not Satisfied.
A: If you intend to file a lawsuit for replacement of the vehicle or refund of the purchase price, the dollar value will likely exceed the maximum allowed for Small … More
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: Kentucky Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division 1024 Capital Center Drive Frankfort, KY 406022000 5025732200 www.law.state.ky.us … More