What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

This law covers passenger vehicles including automobiles, pickup trucks, motorcycles, and vans. In order to be covered, these vehicles must be both sold and registered in the state of New Mexico; have gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds; and be used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

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

A passenger motor vehicle including an automobile, pickup truck, motorcycle or van normally used for personal, family or household purposes with a gross vehicle weight less than 10,000 pounds.

4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.

Warranty period or 1 year.

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 New Mexico Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: The term of protection is for the first year of ownership from the date of delivery, or expiration of the manufacturer`s express warranty, whichever occurs first. This … More
Q: What Types Of Defects Are Covered?
A: It covers defects that are covered by the manufacturer`s warranty, that substantially impair the use and market value of the vehicle, and that are not the result of … More
Q: What Do I Need To Do Before I Can Claim That My Car Is A Lemon?
A: Within the Lemon Law`s term of protection, the vehicle must have been taken in for a reasonable number of attempts to repair the defect(s). It is already presumed that … More
Q: What If My Problem Does Not Fit The Requirements Of My State's Lemon Law?
A: If your vehicle does not meet the term of protection or other specifics of the Lemon Law, it does not mean that your rights stop there. You still may be able to invoke … More
Q: What Are My Options For Action Under The Lemon Law?
A: If a manufacturer either fails to make a final attempt to repair the defect, or if the defect still exists after such an attempt, you may seek to receive a replacement … More
Q: What Are The Possible Outcomes?
A: If it has been determined that your vehicle is a lemon, you may choose between receiving from the manufacturer a replacement with a new, comparable vehicle, or a … More
Q: Does The Manufacturer Have To Tell Potential Purchasers Of The Car That It Was Deemed A Lemon?
A: Yes, full written disclosure is required by law, including the nature of the nonconformity.
Q: Does The State Of New Mexico Have A Used Car Lemon Law?
A: No.
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: New Mexico Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division P.O. Drawer 1508 Santa Fe, NM 87504 5058276060 or 8006781508 Consumer … More