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Minnesota Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Minnesota Lemon Law

Maine’s Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase defective vehicles by ensuring they are entitled to a refund or replacement.

New Vehicles

The law in Minnesota covers passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and the chassis or van portion of RVs.

Used Vehicles

Vehicles under the original manufacturer’s warranty and used at least 40% of the time for personal, family, or household purposes.

🚨Not Covered

  • Vehicles Used Primarily for Business Purposes
  • Motorcycles 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 Minnesota's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Minnesota’s Lemon Law, your vehicle must have a defect or condition 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?

  • Term of the Manufacturer's Warranty or 2 Years from Delivery

    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 after being notified by the consumer within the warranty or 2 years from delivery, whichever comes first.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term or two years from the original delivery date:​
    • The same defect has been subject to repair 4 or more times without success.​
    • The vehicle is out of service for repair for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days due to defects. ​

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.