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What Vehicles Are Covered Under The New Car Lemon Law?

The law covers both new and used cars, including demos, which satisfy the following four conditions:

The car was covered by the manufacturer`s new car warranty at the time of original delivery; and
The car was purchased, leased or transferred within the earlier of the first 18,000 miles or two years from the date of original delivery; and
The car either: (a) was purchased, leased or transferred in New York, or (b) is presently registered in New York; and
The car is primarily used for personal purposes. Some examples of cars that are covered by the new car lemon law are:
- a new car purchased or leased from a New Jersey dealer and registered in New York;
- a yearold, demonstrator car with less than 18,000 miles purchased from a New York dealer and registered in New Jersey;
- a used car with less than 18,000 miles and less than 2years old, purchased from a Connecticut dealer and registered in New York;
- a used car with less than 18,000 miles and less than 2years old, received as a gift from a friend and registered in New York.

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

Any noncommercial motor vehicle purchased or leased, except for motorcycles, certain motor homes, and offroad vehicles.

4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service.

2 years 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 New York Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Is The New Car Lemon Law?
A: The New Car Lemon Law (General Business Law 198a) provides a legal remedy for consumers who are buyers or lessees of new cars and certain used cars (see next … More
Q: What Is The New Car Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: The term of protection is for the first two years or 18,000 miles from date of delivery, whichever is reached first. It is during this term of protection that you must … More
Q: What Types Of Defects Are Covered?
A: It covers defects that are covered by the warranty; that substantially impair the use, safety, or market value of the vehicle; and that were not caused by an accident, … 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: I Think I Have A Lemon. What Should I Do?
A: If you experience problems, you must report them to the manufacturer or authorized dealer who must correct them free of charge. If the same problem cannot be repaired … More
Q: What Are My Options?
A: If your 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 … More
Q: I'm Still Not Satisified. What's Next?
A: You may sue the manufacturer or participate in an approved arbitration program. The Better Business Bureau offers AUTO LINE, a free and easy way to resolve car … More
Q: Does The State Of New York Have A Used Car Lemon Law?
A: Yes, it is New York General Business Law, § 198b The law requires dealers to give consumers of used cars a written warranty, to repair—free of … More
Q: What Types Of Vehicles Are Covered Under The Used Car Lemon Law?
A: This law covers a used vehicle that satisfies all of the following conditions: It was purchased, leased, or transferred after the expiration of the New Car Lemon Law`s … More
Q: What Types Of Vehicles Are Not Covered Under The Used Car Lemon Law?
A: The law does not cover used motorcycles, motor homes, offroad vehicles, and classic cars registered under section 401 of the vehicle and traffic law. The law does … More

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