Lemon Laws in the USA

Are you driving a lemon car, truck, SUV, motorcycle or boat? The state lemon laws could help you get rid of that lemon! The lemon laws are different in each state, so please click on the name of the state to access relevant statutory authority.

Terms regarding repair attempts and coverage period are set by whichever condition occurs first (1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first), unless otherwise indicated. Days out of service refers to calendar days, unless otherwise indicated.

Success in using state lemon laws depends upon three things: keeping good records, providing the right notice, and using arbitration programs where required. It is important to document the transaction as auto manufacturers and dealers are professionals and most will do just about whatever it takes to win.

The information present in this article and following table should only be used as a guide. Specific questions should be directed to a qualified lemon laws attorney licensed in your state. Nothing in this summary should be construed as legal advice.

State	Repair Attempts	Coverage Period	Authority
Alabama	3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or 12,000 miles.	Alabama Code §8-20A-2.
Alaska	3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	Alaska 45 A.S. 45.300- 360.
Arizona	4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	2 years or 24,000 miles or the period described in the express warranty.	Arizona Revised Statute §44-1261.
Arkansas	1 repair attempt for a defect that may result in death or serious injury. 3 repair attempts/30 days out of service, or 5 repair attempts on separate occasions to repair any defects that, when combined, impair the use and value of the car.	2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs last.	Arkansas Code §4-90-401.
California	2 repair attempts for a defect that may result in death or serious injury. 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service for all other defects.	18 months or 18,000 miles.	California Civil Code, Section 1793.22-1793.26.
Colorado	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	Colorado Revised Statute §42-10-101.
Connecticut	4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service. Number of repair attempts is reduced to 2 attempts if the defect poses a serious safety hazard.	2 years or 18,000 miles.	Connecticut C.G.S. Title 42, Chapter 743b, §42-179.
Delaware	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	Delaware Code Title 6, Chapter 50, §§5001-5009.
District of Columbia	4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	2 years or 18,000 miles.	D. C.Trade and Commerce, §50-501.
Florida	3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	18 months or 24,000 miles.	Florida Statute Title XXXIX §681.10.
Georgia	1 repair attempt for a serious safety defect in the steering or breaking system. Otherwise, 3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or 12,000 miles.	Georgia Code Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28, §10-1-780 through §10-1-794.
Hawaii	1 repair attempt for defect that may result in death or serious injury. Otherwise, 3 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	2 years or 24,000 miles or period described in the express warranty.	Hawaii H.R.S. Volume 11, Title 26, Chapter 481I, § 481I-3.
Idaho	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	2 years or 24,000 miles.	Idaho Statutes Title 48, Chapter 9, §§ 48-901 through 48-913.
Illinois	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year or 12,000 miles.	Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 815, §380.
Indiana	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	18 months or 18,000 miles.	Indiana Code Title 24, Article 5, Chapter 13, § 24-5-13-1.
Iowa	1 repair attempt for a defect that may result in death or serious injury. Otherwise, 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	2 years or 24,000 miles.	Iowa Code, Chapter 322G.1
Kansas	4 repair attempts for same defect or 10 repair attempts for different defects or 30 days out of service.	1 year or the warranty period.	Kansas Statute Chapter 50, Article 6, § 50-645.
Kentucky	4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or 12,000 miles.	Kentucky K.R.S. Title XVI, Chapter 367, § 840.
Louisiana	4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service	1 year or period described by the express warranty.	Louisiana Revised Statute 51:1941.
Maine	3 repair attempts or 15 business days out of service	2 years or 18,000 miles.	Maine M.R.S. Title 10, Chapter 203-A, § 1161.
Maryland	1 repair attempt of braking or steering system. Otherwise, 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	15 months or 15,000 miles. For a leased vehicle, the coverage period is 1 year or 12,000 miles.	Maryland Code Commercial Law, Title 14, §§1501-1504.
Massachusetts	3 repair attempts or 15 business days out of service.	1 year or 15,000 miles.	MassachusettsGeneral Laws of Massachusetts Part I, Title 14, Chapter 90, §7N.
Michigan	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year or period described by the express warranty.	Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter VI, §§ 257.1401-1410.
Minnesota	1 repair attempt of a completely failed braking or steering system. Otherwise, 4 attempts or 30 business days out of service.	2 years or period described by the express warranty.	Minnesota Statute Chapter 325F, § 665.
Mississippi	3 repair attempts or 15 business days out of service.	1 year or period described by the express warranty.	Mississippi Code Title 63, Chapter 17, § 63-17-151.
Missouri	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year or period described by the express warranty.	Missouri M.R.S. Title XXVI, Chapter 407, § 407.560.
Montana	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	2 years or 18,000 miles.	Montana Code Annotated Title 61, Chapter 4, Part 5, § 61-4-501.
Nebraska	4 repair attempts or 40 days out of service.	1 year or period described by the express warranty.	Nebraska Statutes Chapter 60, § 60-2701.
Nevada	4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or period described by the express warranty.	Nevada N.R.S. §§ 597.600 – 597.690.
New Hampshire	3 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year or period described by the express warranty.	N.H. Statute Title 31, Chapter 357D, §357-D:1.
New Jersey	3 repair attempts or more than 20 days out of service.	2 years or 18,000 miles.	New Jersey Statutes Title 56, §56:12-29.
New Mexico	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year or period described in the express warranty.	New Mexico Statutes Chapter 57, Article 16A, § 57-16A-1
New York	For a substantial defect, within 20 days of receipt of notice given via certified mail. Otherwise, 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	2 years or 18,000 miles.	N.Y. Consolidated Laws, General Business Law 198-a.
North Carolina	4 repair attempts or more than 20 days out of service during any 12 month period.	2 years or 24,000 miles, or the period described in the express warranty, whichever is greater.	N.C. General Statutes Chapter 20, Article 15A, § 20-351.
North Dakota	3 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service during 1 year or during the express warranty term, whichever is less.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	N.D. Century Code Chapter 51, § 51-07-16.
Ohio	3 repair attempts for the same defect, 8 total repair attempts, or 1 repair attempt to repair a defect likely to result in death or serious bodily injury, or 30 days out of service.	1 year or 18,000 miles.	Ohio Revised Code §1345.71.
Oklahoma	4 repair attempts or 45 days out of service.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	Oklahoma Statutes Title 15, Chapter 22, § 15-901.
Oregon	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year or 12,000 miles.	Oregon O.R.S. §§ 646.315 through 646.375.
Pennsylvania	3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or 12,000 miles or the period described in the warranty, whichever occurs first.	PA 73 Pa. Code Chapter 28 § 1951.
Rhode Island	4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or 15,000 miles.	R.I. General Laws Title 31, Chapter 5.2, § 31-5.2-1
South Carolina	3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or 12,000 miles.	S.C. Code of Laws Title 56, Chapter 28, § 56-28-10.
South Dakota	5 repair attempts.	1 year or 12,000 miles.	S.D. Codified Laws Title 32, Chapter 6D, § 32-6D-1.
Tennessee	3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	Tennessee Code Title 55, Chapter 24, § 55-24-201.
Texas	For serious safety hazards, 2 repair attempts. Otherwise, 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	Texas Statutes §§ 3.08(i), 6.07, 7.01, 107.1-107.12.
Utah	4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	Utah Code Title 13, Chapter 20, § 13-20-1.
Vermont	3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	Express warranty period.	Vermont Statutes Title 9, Chapter 115, §§ 4170-4181.
Virginia	For a serious safety defect, 1 repair attempt. Otherwise, 3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	18 months.	Virginia Code of Virginia Title 59.1, Chapter 17.3, §59.1-207.9.
Washington	For a serious safety defect, 2 repair attempts. Otherwise, 4 repair attempts for the same defect (at least 1 of which is during the manufacturer’s warranty period) or 30 days.	2 years or 24,000 miles.	WA Revised Code of Washington Title 19, Chapter 118, §19.118.005.
West Virginia	For a defect likely to result in death or serious bodily injury, 1 attempt. Otherwise, 3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	West Virginia Code Chapter 46A, Article 6A, §46A-6A-1.
Wisconsin	4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.	1 year or the period described in the express warranty.	Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 218, §218.015.
Wyoming	3 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service.	1 year.	Wyoming Statutes Title 40, Chapter 17, §40-17-101.

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