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Alaska Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Alaska Lemon Law

​If you’ve purchased a defective vehicle in Alaska, you may be protected under the state’s Lemon Law. This law ensures that consumers are entitled to a refund or replacement when their new vehicle fails to meet quality and performance standards.​

New Vehicles

Self-propelled, motorized land vehicles with four or more wheels, primarily used for personal, family, or household purposes, and required to be registered in Alaska.

🚨Not Covered

  • Used Vehicles
  • Tractors, Farm Vehicles, and Off-Road Vehicles

If Your Car is Defective , You Have Rights.

“Lemon Law protects owners and lessees of vehicles with persistent defects.” –– Joseph Novel, Esq.

Joseph Novel, Esq.

founding attorney

Learn how Alaska's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Alaska’s Lemon Law, your vehicle must have a nonconformity that:
  • Substantially Impairs Use or Market Value

    A defect or condition that prevents the vehicle from being operated safely or significantly decreases its market value.

Examples of Nonconformities:
  • Engine Problems

    Stalling, misfires, loss of power.

  • Brake Malfunctions

    Inconsistent braking, total brake failure.

  • Electrical Issues

    Power steering loss, infotainment system failures.

  • Transmission Defects

    Jerky shifting, slipping gears.

  • Overheating Problems

    Persistent cooling system failures.

⏳ How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

  • During the Term of the Express Warranty or Within One Year

    Whichever period ends first, starting from the date of delivery to the original owner.

  • Issues after warranty expires?

    Call us now! You may still qualify.

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

  • Attempt Repairs: The manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or repairing agent must repair the nonconformity after being notified by the consumer
  • Reasonable Number of Attempts: This is presumed if, during the warranty term or within one year after delivery to the original owner (whichever period ends first):​
    • The same nonconformity has been subject to repair three or more times without success.​
    • The vehicle is out of service for repair 30 or more business days due to nonconformities.

What Happens If They Can’t Fix It?

Refund

Full refund, incl. taxes, fees, & remaining loan balance.

Replacement

You’ll receive a new car of equal value.