Substantial Defects
Problems that impair the use, safety, or value of your vehicle — not minor wear. Engine issues, transmission failures, and brake defects typically qualify.
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NY lemon law covers defects within 18,000 miles or 2 years. If your car has been repaired 4+ times — or sat in the shop 30+ days — you may qualify for a full refund or replacement at no cost.
Many lemon law claims share these patterns — check how many apply to you.
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Continue reading ↓ — what attorneys look for in a lemon law case
Every state is different — but these three patterns appear in almost every successful case.
Problems that impair the use, safety, or value of your vehicle — not minor wear. Engine issues, transmission failures, and brake defects typically qualify.
Manufacturers usually get a reasonable number of tries to fix the defect. After that, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement under your state's law.
Dealer repair orders, written notices, and service records can make or break a claim. Start collecting them now — we'll guide you on what you need.
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If you qualify, our subscribing referral attorneys handle everything. You may receive a new car, full refund, or cash settlement — and the manufacturer pays legal fees.
Under lemon law, manufacturers can be required to provide one of these remedies — at no cost to you.
Full replacement from the manufacturer — a comparable new car of equal value.
Purchase price, taxes, registration, and fees returned minus a mileage offset.
A negotiated lump-sum payment from the manufacturer to settle your claim.
Under lemon law, the manufacturer typically pays your attorney's fees — not you.
Many people don't realize their used car may still be protected. If your vehicle came with a remaining manufacturer's warranty — or was sold as a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) — you may have strong legal options.
Our subscribing referral attorneys handle lemon law cases in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Here's what each state's law covers.
Covers new and leased vehicles with defects occurring within 18,000 miles or 2 years of delivery, whichever comes first. If the same defect requires 4+ repair attempts, or the vehicle is out of service for 30+ days, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement. Used cars with remaining manufacturer warranty may also qualify.
Covers new vehicles purchased or leased in NJ within 24,000 miles or 2 years. Requires 3+ repair attempts for the same defect, or 20+ cumulative days out of service. Certified pre-owned vehicles may qualify if covered by a manufacturer's warranty. NJ law allows attorneys' fees to be recovered from the manufacturer.
Covers new motor vehicles within 12 months or 12,000 miles from delivery. Requires 3+ repair attempts for the same defect or 30+ days out of service. PA also has UCC warranty claims that may extend protections to used vehicles — ask your attorney about Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act claims as well.
Quick answers — your attorney will apply the law to your specific facts.
A vehicle is typically considered a lemon when a substantial defect (one that impairs use, safety, or value) cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts, or when the car has been out of service for too many cumulative days — all while under the manufacturer's warranty. Exact thresholds vary by state: NY requires 4+ attempts or 30+ days; NJ requires 3+ attempts or 20+ days; PA requires 3+ attempts or 30+ days.
If your car keeps breaking down after repeated repairs for the same defect, this is a strong signal you may have a lemon law claim. Under lemon law, manufacturers don't get unlimited repair chances. Once they've exceeded the "reasonable number of attempts" threshold in your state, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement — regardless of how many more repairs the dealer wants to try.
If the dealer is ignoring your calls, delaying repairs, or refusing to acknowledge a defect covered under warranty, document everything in writing. Send a certified letter to both the dealership and the manufacturer. This paper trail is critical for a lemon law claim. An attorney can also send a formal demand letter that often gets immediate results — contact us for a free review.
Yes — leased vehicles are covered under NY, NJ, and PA lemon law, just like purchased cars. Used cars may also qualify if they still carry remaining manufacturer warranty or were sold as Certified Pre-Owned. Additionally, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act can cover used vehicles nationwide when a written warranty was provided at the time of sale.
No. Lemon law attorneys typically work on a contingency basis — you pay nothing upfront and nothing if your case doesn't succeed. Better yet, under lemon law statutes in NY, NJ, and PA, if you win, the manufacturer is required to pay your attorney fees. This means qualified consumers can pursue their rights at absolutely no out-of-pocket cost.
Many cases resolve in 60–120 days through negotiation or manufacturer arbitration. Cases that require litigation can take longer. Starting early is important because all three states have strict statutes of limitations — if you wait too long, you may lose your right to file a claim entirely.
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