Same defect returns
The dealer tried to repair the same important problem more than once, but it came back.
State and federal warranty help
Lemon law help for a car that won’t stay fixed
Repeated warranty repairs, long stretches in the shop, or a serious defect may support a claim. The details depend on your state, warranty, and repair history.
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Facts that can point to a lemon-law or warranty claim
Too much time in the shop
The vehicle was unavailable for many days during the applicable coverage period.
Safety, use, or value suffered
The defect affects safe operation, normal use, reliability, or the vehicle’s value.
The problem began under warranty
Repair orders show that you reported the defect while written coverage applied.
Two possible sources of protection
State lemon law and federal warranty law can work together
State lemon laws set their own vehicle, mileage, repair, and timing rules. Some provide a refund or replacement when their requirements are met.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act can provide another path when a written warranty was not honored. Federal recoveries are commonly cash settlements; a buyback or replacement is not guaranteed.
Common questions
Lemon law, in plain English
How many repair attempts does lemon law require?
There is no single nationwide number. Many state laws use a presumption based on a certain number of repair attempts or days out of service, but the thresholds and coverage periods differ. Federal warranty law instead looks at whether the warrantor received a reasonable opportunity to perform its written promise.
Can a used car qualify?
Sometimes. State coverage varies. A used or certified pre-owned vehicle may also have federal protection if a written warranty covered the defect when it arose.
What could I recover?
Possible outcomes include a cash settlement, refund, replacement, or other warranty damages. The available remedy depends on the repair history, warranty, manufacturer, and law that applies. No outcome is guaranteed.
Do I need a lawyer in my state?
Stop Lemons handles qualifying federal warranty claims nationwide through Lion Legal, P.C. When another state’s lemon law governs, the firm associates local counsel licensed in that state.
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