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Missouri Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Missouri Lemon Law

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

New Vehicles

New passenger vehicles including demonstrators and lease-purchases sold with a manufacturer’s warranty in Missouri.

🚨Not Covered

  • Used Vehicles
  • Motorcycles, Mopeds, 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 Missouri's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Missouri’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?

  • Term of the Express Warranty or 1 Year 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:TThe manufacturer or dealer must repair the defect within the warranty or one year from delivery, whichever comes first.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term or one year from the original delivery date:​
    • The same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer or its agents, and the nonconformity continues to exist.​
    • The new motor vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the nonconformity by the manufacturer, its agents, or authorized dealer for a cumulative total of 30 or more working days, exclusive of downtime for routine maintenance as prescribed by the manufacturer. ​

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.