Lemon Law & Vehicle Warranty Rights State-by-State Contract Protection
“Every state has its own Lemon Law or motor vehicle warranty protection law. ACA helps customers understand whether their vehicle defect, warranty issue, repair history, or dealership paperwork may qualify for review.”
| State | Common public title | Formal / legal-style title often used |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Lemon Law |
| Alaska | Alaska Lemon Law | Alaska Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (Alaska Department of Law) |
| Arizona | Arizona Lemon Law | Arizona Motor Vehicle Warranties Act |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Lemon Law | Arkansas New Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act (Arkansas DFA) |
| California | California Lemon Law | Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act / Tanner Consumer Protection Act |
| Colorado | Colorado Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranties Law |
| Connecticut | Connecticut Lemon Law | Connecticut New Automobile Warranties Law |
| Delaware | Delaware Lemon Law | Automobile Warranties Law |
| Florida | Florida Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Online Sunshine) |
| Georgia | Georgia Lemon Law | Georgia Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act |
| Hawaii | Hawaii Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Express Warranty Enforcement Law |
| Idaho | Idaho Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Illinois | Illinois Lemon Law | New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act |
| Indiana | Indiana Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Protection Law |
| Iowa | Iowa Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Kansas | Kansas Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranties Law |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Act |
| Maine | Maine Lemon Law | Automobile Lemon Law |
| Maryland | Maryland Lemon Law | Maryland Lemon Law / Automotive Warranty Enforcement |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Lemon Law | New and Used Vehicle Warranty Laws |
| Michigan | Michigan Lemon Law | New Motor Vehicle Warranties Law |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Statute |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Law |
| Missouri | Missouri Lemon Law | New Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Montana | Montana Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act |
| Nevada | Nevada Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board Law |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Lemon Law | New Car Lemon Law / Used Car Lemon Law |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act |
| New York | New York Lemon Law | New Car Lemon Law / Used Car Lemon Law |
| North Carolina | North Carolina Lemon Law | New Motor Vehicles Warranties Act |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Ohio | Ohio Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Lemon Law | New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act |
| Oregon | Oregon Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Lemon Law | Automobile Lemon Law |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Lemon Law | Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Express Warranties |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Texas | Texas Lemon Law | Texas Lemon Law / Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights |
| Utah | Utah Lemon Law | New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act |
| Vermont | Vermont Lemon Law | New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Law |
| Virginia | Virginia Lemon Law | Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Virginia Attorney General) |
| Washington | Washington Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (Washington Attorney General) |
| West Virginia | West Virginia Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Lemon Law |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Lemon Law | Motor Vehicle Warranty Law |
| Washington, D.C. | D.C. Lemon Law | District of Columbia Lemon Law |
What California
Lemon Law Covers
The California Lemon Law is part of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. It generally protects consumers who purchase or lease a vehicle that has substantial defects covered by the manufacturer's warranty and cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.
Examples may include:
Engine failures- Transmission problems
- Electrical system defects
- Brake system failures
- Steering defects
- Safety-related malfunctions
The official California Lemon Law information is available at California Lemon Law Program.
Lemon Law Education & Documentation Reviewed
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The number of repair visits, days out of service, and recurring defects may impact your Lemon Law claim.
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