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Lemon Laws for all U.S. States

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State Lemon Law Overview - Please be advised that this chart may not be current.
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State Effective
Date		 Covered Vehicles Repair Attempts/
Days Out of Service		 Coverage Period

Alabama Lemon Law

7/1/90 Vehicles intended primarily for use and operation on public highways that are self-propelled. Excludes motor homes or vehicles having a GVW of more than 10,000 lbs. (M) 3 repair attempts - 30 calendar days out of service 1 year - 12,000 miles
Alaska Lemon Law 9/11/94 Four-wheel vehicles normally used for personal, family or household purposes, requiring registration. Excluding tractors, farm vehicles, motorcycles, or off-road vehicles. 3 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Arizona Lemon Law 8/3/84 Vehicles under 10,000 lbs. GVW, used to transport persons or property over highways, also applies to the self propelled vehicle and chassis of a motor home. (M) 4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service. Express warranty period or 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Arkansas Lemon Law  7/1/93 Vehicle purchased or leased for transportation of persons or property, excluding living facilities of a mobile home or vehicles over 10,000 lbs.-but including motor homes. Excludes motorcycles and mopeds. 1 repair attempt for a defect that may cause death or serious injury or 3 repair attempts, 30 calendar days out of service, or 5 repair attempts on separate occasions to repair any non conformities that together impair the use and value of the vehicle. 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs last.
California Lemon Law 1/1/83
Amended 1/1/90, 1/1/92 and 1/1/01		 Vehicles used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, excluding motorcycles, portions of motor homes used primarily for habitation, or off-road vehicles. Includes the chassis, chassis cab and that portion of a motor home devoted to its population, includes a dealer-owned vehicle and a "demonstrator." 2 repair attempts for a defect that may cause death or serious injury or 4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service 18 months - 18,000 miles which ever occurs first.
Colorado Lemon Law 7/1/84 Private passenger motor vehicles, normally used for personal, family or household purposes, and used to carry not more than 10 persons, sold within the state, including pickups, vans; excluding motor homes and motorcycles. 4 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Connecticut Lemon Law 10/1/82 Passenger and commercial motor vehicles sold or leased within the state. Excludes agricultural tractors. (M) 4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service. 2 repair attempts if serious safety hazard. 2 years or 18,000 miles, whichever period occurs first.
Delaware Lemon Law 7/13/85 Passenger motor vehicles, except motorcycles and living facilities of motor homes, bought, leased or registered in the state. 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service. Express warranty period of 1 year, whichever occurs first.
District of
Columbia Lemon Law		 3/13/83 Vehicles sold or registered in D.C., and designed for transporting persons, except buses , motorcycles, motor homes and recreational vehicles. 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service. 2 years or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Florida Lemon Law 10/1/83
Amended 7/1/92		 Vehicles sold, transferred or leased , in the state, and used primarily for personal, family or household purposes, excluding off-road vehicles, mopeds, trucks over 10,000 lbs., the living facilities of recreation vehicles, and motorcycles. 3 repair attempts - 30 calendar days out of service 18 months or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Georgia Lemon Law 7/1/90 Any self-propelled vehicles, primarily designed for the transportation of persons or property over the public highways, leased or purchased in this state, or registered by the original consumer to this state, and on which the original title was issued to the lessor or purchased without having been previously issued to any person other than the selling dealer. Exempts those portions of motor homes designated, used or maintained primarily as a mobile dwelling, office or commercial space, motorcycles or trucks with 10,000 lbs. or more GVWR. 1 repair attempt for a for a serious safety defect in the braking or steering system. 3 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service. 1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs earlier.
Hawaii Lemon Law 5/26/84
Amended 8/25/90, 4/18/91 and 10/1/92		 Self-propelled vehicles primarily designed for the transportation of persons or property over streets & highway which are used or bought for use primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. Includes dealer-owned vehicles and "demonstrators" or other motor vehicles sold with a manufacturers new warranty. Also includes certain vehicles used for business purposes. Excludes vehicles over 10,000 lbs., mopeds, motorcycles, motor scooters, mobile dwelling of motor homes. 1 repair attempt for a defect that may cause death or serious injury or 3 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service Express warranty period or 2 years or 24,000 miles.
Idaho Lemon Law 7/1/88 Amended 4/5/90 New motor vehicles normally used for personal, family or household purposes, sold or licensed in this state, excluding motorcycles, farm tractors, house trailers or any motor vehicle with a GVWR over 12,000 lbs. 4 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service 2 years or 24,000 miles.
Illinois Lemon Law 1/1/84 Passenger cars, vehicles under 8,000 lbs. and recreational vehicles, used primarily for personal, household, or family purposes, excluding camping trailers or travel trailers or motorcycles. 4 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service 1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Indiana Lemon Law 7/1/93 Motor vehicles sold to a buyer in the state and registered in Indiana, vehicles purchased in the state by a nonresident, having a GVW of less than 10,000 lbs., intended primarily for use and operation on public highways, excluding conversion vans, motor homes, farm tractors, road building equipment, truck tractors, road tractors, motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles or vehicles designed primarily for off-road use. 4 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service 18 months or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Iowa Lemon Law 7/1/84 Amended 7/1/91 Vehicle purchased or leased in the state and primarily designed for the transportation of persons or property, excluding mopeds, motorcycles, motor homes and vehicles over 10,000 lbs. GVW. 1 repair attempt for a defect that may cause death or serious injury or 3 repair attempts plus a final attempt or 30 calendar days out of service. 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Kansas Lemon Law 7/1/85 Amended 7/1/90 Vehicles sold in the state and registered for a gross weight of 12,000 lbs. or less. (M) 4 repair attempts or 10 repair attempts for different defects - 30 calendar days out of service. Any warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Kentucky Lemon Law 7/14/88 All vehicles, owned by a Kentucky resident and purchased in Kentucky, and required to be registered or licensed in the state, except conversion vans, motor homes, mopeds, motorcycles, farm equipment and vehicles with more than 2 axles. 4 repair attempts - 30 days out of service 1 year - 12,000 miles whichever occurs first
Louisiana Lemon Law 8/3/84 Amended 8/21/92 Vehicles under 10,000 lbs., sold in this state and excluding motor homes, motorcycles, and vehicles used for commercial purposes only. 4 repair attempts - 30 calendar days out of service Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Maine Lemon Law 10/1/83 Amended 7/30/91 All vehicles sold or leased in Maine except commercial vehicles over 8,000 lbs. or business or commercial enterprise registering 3 or more motor vehicles. (M) 3 repair attempts - 15 business days out of service 2 years or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Maryland Lemon Law 7/1/84 Amended 10/1/94 Purchased or leased passenger vehicles, trucks with a ton or less rated capacity, and multi-purpose vehicles registered in the state, excluding fleets of 5 or more motor vehicles and excluding motor homes as defined under the Motor Vehicle Administration Regulations. (M) 1 unsuccessful repair of braking or steering system failure, 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service. 15 months or 15,000 miles, whichever occurs first or 1 year/12,000 miles whichever occurs first for leased vehicles.
Massachusetts Lemon Law 1/1/84 All vehicles, except those used primarily for business purposes, off-road vehicles, auto homes and motorized bicycles. (M) 3 repair attempts - 15 busines days out of service 1 year or 15,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Michigan Lemon Law 6/24/86 Four-wheel vehicles used for personal, family or household use, or fleets of less than 10, including pick-ups and vans, excluding buses, trucks and motor homes. 4 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever is first.
Minnesota Lemon Law 5/11/83 Passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, vans and recreational equipment, chassis, sold or leased to a consumer in this state, used at least 40% for personal, family or household purposes. (M) 1 unsuccessful repair of a completely failed braking or steering system likely to cause death or substantial bodily injury, 4 attempts or 30 business days out of service for other defects. Express warranty period or 2 years, whichever occurs first.
Mississippi Lemon Law 7/1/85 Vehicles sold in this state, used primarily for personal, family or household purposes excluding off-road vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles, and parts of a motor home added by the manufacturer of the motor home. 3 repair attempts - 15 working days out of service Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs earlier.
Missouri Lemon Law 1/1/85 All vehicles used primarily for personal, family or household purposes, excluding commercial vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles, and RVs except for the chassis, engine, powertrain and component parts of RV's. 4 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs earlier.
Montana Lemon Law 10/1/83 Amended 7/1/91 All vehicles sold in this state, including the non-residential portion of a motor home and excluding trucks of 10,000 lbs. GVWR or more and motorcycles. 4 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service 2 years or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Nebraska Lemon Law 4/18/83 All vehicles sold in this state, normally used for personal, family, household or business purposes, except self-propelled mobile homes. (M) 4 repair attempts or 40 days out of service. Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Nevada Lemon Law 7/1/83 Motor vehicles normally used for personal, family or household purposes, except motor homes or off-road vehicles. (M) 4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service. Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
New Hampshire Lemon Law 1/1/91 Purchased or leased vehicles with a gross weight under 9,000 lbs except tractors, off highway recreational vehicles, and mopeds. (M) 3 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service Within 1 year of expiration of express warranty period or final repair attempt.
New Jersey Lemon Law 6/20/83 Amended 4/1/93 Passenger automobiles or motorcycles leased, purchased or registered in the state, except the living facilities of motor homes. (M) 3 repair attempts or more than 30 calendar days out of service. 2 years or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
New Mexico Lemon Law 1/1/86 Passenger motor vehicles, pickups, motorcycles, and vans, under 10,000 lbs. GVW, sold and registered in New Mexico, normally used for personal, family or household purposes. (M) 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service. Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
New York Lemon Law 9/1/83 Amended 1/3/90, 8/18/90 and 11/1/90 Passenger vehicles purchased, leased, transferred or registered in New York, excluding motorcycles and off-road vehicles. 4 repair attempts, 30 calendar days out of service, or for a substantial defect within 20 days of receipt of notice given by the consumer using certified mail. 2 years or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
North Carolina Lemon Law 10/1/87 Motor vehicles sold or leased in North Carolina, under 10,000 lbs. GVW, excluding house trailers. Includes motorcycles. (M) 4 repair attempts or more than 20 days out of service during any 12 month period. 2 years or 24,000 miles or express warranty whichever is greater.
North Dakota Lemon Law 7/1/85 Passenger motor vehicles and trucks 10,000 lbs. GVW or less, normally used for personal, family or household purposes and sold in North Dakota, excluding house cars and motorcycles. 3 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service during 1 year or express warranty term whichever is less. Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Ohio Lemon Law 10/22/87 Passenger vehicles and noncommercial motor vehicles, motor homes (except cooking and sleeping facilities), manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles, but excluding vehicles of government entities and vehicles of business or commercial enterprises registering 3 or more motor vehicles. (M)
 3 repair attempts for same defect. 8 total repair attempts, 1 attempt to repair condition likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, or out of service 30 or more calendar days 1 year or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Oklahoma Lemon Law 11/1/85 Vehicles registered in the state and under 10,000 lbs. GVW, excluding the living facilities of motor homes. 4 repair attempts or 45 days out of service. Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Oregon Lemon Law 1/1/84 Amended 11/17/91 Passenger motor vehicles, normally used for personal, family or household purposes, sold in Oregon, including leased vehicles and motorcycles. (M) 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service. 1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Pennsylvania Lemon Law 5/27/84 Vehicles purchased and registered in Pennsylvania used primarily for personal, family or household purposes except motor homes, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles. 3 repair attempts - 30 calendar days out of service 1 year, 12,000 miles, or duration of warranty, whichever occurs first.
Rhode Island Lemon Law 5/11/84 Amended 7/10/90 Automobiles, trucks and vans under 10,000 lbs. GVW, sold, leased or replaced by a dealer or manufacturer, excluding motorized campers. (M) 4 repair attempts - 30 calendar days out of service 1 year or 15,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
South Carolina Lemon Law 10/3/89 Passenger motor vehicles, trailer, semitrailer, sold and registered in the state which are designed, used and maintained for the transportation of persons but not operated for the transportation of persons for compensation, except to schools, religion affiliated programs or other prearranged excursions. Excludes motorcycles, living portions of recreational vehicles, trucks with a GVW over 5,000 lbs. and off-road vehicles. 3 repair attempts - 30 calendar days out of service 1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
South Dakota Lemon Law 7/1/93 New car, light pickup or motorcycle excluding vehicles of 10,000 lb GVW. or more. (M) 4 repair attempts plus a final repair attempt. 1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Tennessee Lemon Law 6/11/84 Class "C" vehicles sold and required to be registered in the state, used for personal, family or household purposes, including leased vehicles, excluding motor homes, motor and garden tractors, RVs, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles, and vehicles over 10,000 lbs. 4 repair attempts - 30 calendar days out of service Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Texas Lemon Law 6/19/83 Amended 6/13/91 Motor vehicles, two or more wheeled, used primarily for transporting persons or property and engine transmissions or rear axles used for the same, having a GVW of 18,000 lbs. or more, whether or not attached to vehicle chassis. (M) 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service. 2 repair attempts for a serious safety hazard. Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Utah Lemon Law 4/28/85 Amended 6/1/94 New vehicles sold, purchased, transferred, or leased in this state excluding motorcycles, truck tractors, farm tractors, road tractors, and those portions of a motor home designated, used or maintained primarily as a mobile dwelling, office or for commercial purposes, mobile homes or any motor vehicles with a GVWR of over 12,000 lbs. 4 repair attempts or 30 days or more business days out of service. Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Vermont Lemon Law 7/1/84 Passenger motor vehicles purchased or registered in Vermont, excluding tractors, motorized highway building equipment, road-making appliances, snowmobiles, motorcycles, mopeds, trucks over 10,000 lbs. or the living portion of RVs. 3 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service. Express warranty period.
Virginia Lemon Law 7/1/84 Amended 7/1/94 Passenger cars, pickups, panel trucks, motorcycles, self-propelled motorized chassis of motor homes, mopeds, demonstrators and lease-purchased vehicles used in substantial part for personal, family or household purposes. (M) 3 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service, or 1 serious safety defect, one repair attempt. 18 months.
Washington Lemon Law 7/7/90 All vehicles, including new motorcycles, leased or purchased and registered in the state, excluding buses, vehicles in fleets of 10 or more, living portions of motor homes, or trucks with GVW of 19,000 lbs. or more. (M) over 750cc 2 attempts for same serious safety defect; or 4 attempts for same defect (at least 1 of which is during the period of the manufacturer's warranty); or 30 calendardays (at least 15 of which occur during the manufacturer's warranty). 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
West Virginia Lemon Law 3/10/84 Passenger motor vehicles, pickup trucks, vans and motor vehicle chassis of motor homes purchased in this state on or after 1/1/84 used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (M) 3 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service or 1 unsuccessful repair of condition likely to cause death or serious bodily injury. Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Wisconsin Lemon Law 11/3/83 All vehicles, registered (or transferred) in this state, including demonstrators, non-resident or foreign registered vehicles purchased, leased or transferred in this state, except mopeds, semi-trailers or trailers designed for use in combination with a truck or truck tractor. (M) 4 repair attempts - 30 days out of service Express warranty period or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Wyoming Lemon Law 5/27/83 All vehicles under 10,00 lbs. GVW, sold or registered in the state. (M) 3 repair attempts - 30 business days out of service 1 year

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