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Indiana Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Indiana Lemon Law

Indiana’s Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase defective vehicles by entitling them to a refund or replacement.

New Vehicles

Any self-propelled vehicle with a declared gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds, intended primarily for use and operation on public highways

🚨Not Covered

  • Conversion Vans
  • Motor Homes
  • Farm Machinery
  • Motorcycles, Mopeds, Snowmobiles
  • Vehicles Designed Primarily for Off-Road Use

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 Indiana's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

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

    A defect or condition that significantly affects the vehicle's operation, market value, or safety.​

Examples of Defects:
  • 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?

  • Within 18 Months from Delivery or 18,000 Miles

    Whichever occurs first, starting from the date of original delivery. ​

  • Issues after warranty expires?

    Call us now! You may still qualify.

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

  • Attempt Repairs:The manufacturer or dealer must repair the defect within the warranty or 18 months from delivery, whichever comes first.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term or 18 months from the original delivery date:​
    • The same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times without success. ​
    • The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the nonconformity for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days. ​

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.