Does The Lemon Law Apply To Minor Defects, Or Only Significant Defects?

Other California Lemon Law FAQs

• Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: Am I Required To Go Through Arbitration Before Pursuing A Lemon Law Claim?
  A: No. The California Lemon Law does not require the consumer to participate in arbitration that may be offered by the vehicle manufacturer in order to pursue a Lemon Law …
• Q: Am I Required To Notify The Vehicle Manufacturer And Give Them A Opportunity To Repair A Problem Before Pursuing A Lemon Law Cla
  A: No. So long as the manufacturer`s authorized warranty repair facility has had a reasonable number of opportunities to repair a warranty problem, the manufacturer need … More
• Q: Does The Lemon Law Apply To Vehicles That Are Older Than One Or Two Years?
  A: Yes. As long as the vehicle is having warranty problems, the Lemon Law potentially can apply no matter hold old the vehicle is. The Lemon Law may also apply to a … More
• Q: Does The Lemon Law Apply To Vehicle That Have In Excess Of 12,000 Miles, Or 12 Months?
  A: Yes. As long as the vehicle is having warranty problems, the Lemon Law may apply no matter what the odometer reading is on the vehicle.
• Q: Is There A Specific Number Of Repair Attempts That Must Be Completed In Order To Have A Valid Lemon Law Claim?
  A: No. There must be a reasonable number of repair attempts. The definition of what constitutes a reasonable number of repair attempts will vary given the vehicles … More
• Q: Does The Lemon Law Apply Only To Passenger Cars?
  A: No. The Lemon Law applies not only to passenger cars, but also to trucks, SUV`s, vans, motorcycles, and all consumer goods that are covered by a manufacturers warranty … More
• Q: Does The Lemon Law Apply To Vehicles That Are Purchased Used?
  A: Yes. The Lemon Law can apply to a used vehicle. The vehicle must be covered by a warranty.
• Q: What Am I Entitled To Under The California Lemon Law?
  A: If you financed or leased your vehicle, you are entitled to get back your down payment (or lease inception fee), government fees, trade­in equity, license fees and … More
• Q: California Certified Arbitration Programs
  A: In California, some manufactureres voluntarily seek certification of their arbitration programs from the Department of Consumer Affairs Arbitration Review Program. … More