What Do I Need To Do Before I Can Claim That My Car Is A Lemon?

The vehicle must have been taken in for a reasonable number of attempts to repair the defect(s). It is already presumed that your vehicle has undergone a reasonable number of attempts in the following situations:

If you have taken the car in for at least four repair attempts for the same defect, and the defect continues to exist;
Or, if the car has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days, while being repaired for any number of defects, and the defect continues to exist. This 30day period may be extended by any amount of time during which repair services are unavailable due to war, strike, or natural disaster.

After step one is exhausted, you must provide preferably by certified mail, return receipt requested written notification to the manufacturer of the defect, giving the manufacturer a final opportunity to repair it. In this notice, be sure to include your name and contact information, a description of the problem and repair history, and the vehicle`s year, make, model, and vehicle ID number. Be sure to keep a copy of this letter for your records.

The manufacturer is then required to make one final attempt to repair the defect.

Other Oregon Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: This law covers passenger motor vehicles that are sold in the state of Oregon, including leased vehicles and motorcycles, and that were purchased primarily for … More
Q: What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: The term of protection is for the first year of ownership from date of delivery or the first 12,000 miles, whichever is reached first. This term of protection may be … More
Q: What Types Of Defects Are Covered?
A: It covers any defect or series of defects that substantially impair the use and value of the vehicle, and that are not the result of your abuse, neglect, or … 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 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 the Lemon Law criteria are met, the law presumes that you are entitled to receive a comparable new replacement vehicle, of the same model with the same features, … More
Q: Does The Manufacturer Have To Tell Potential Purchasers Of The Car That It Was Deemed A Lemon?
A: Yes, full disclosure is required.
Q: Does The State Of Oregon Have A Used Car Lemon Law?
A: No.
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: Oregon Department of Justice Civil Enforcement Division 1162 Court Street NE Justice Building Salem, OR 97310 5033784732 … More