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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

A new motor vehicle that is used or bought for use primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. Includes the chassis portion of motor homes.

2 repair attempts for a defect that might cause death or serious injury or 4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service.

18 months or 18,000 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 California Lemon Law FAQs

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: Does The Lemon Law Apply To Minor Defects, Or Only Significant Defects?
A: The SongBeverly Act applies to defects which constitute a substantial impairment to the use, value or safety of the vehicle to the owner or lessee. Therefore, … More
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

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