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Nebraska Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Nebraska Lemon Law

Nebraska’s Lemon Law protects consumers by ensuring they get a refund or replacement for new, defective vehicles.

New Vehicles

Motor vehicles purchased in Nebraska, including passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs, that are less than one year old or still under the manufacturer’s warranty.

🚨Not Covered

  • Used Vehicles
  • Trailers and Self-Propelled Mobile Homes

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 Nebraska's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Nebraska’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 Manufacturer's 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: The manufacturer or dealer must repair the problem 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 4 or more times without success.​
    • The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the nonconformity by the manufacturer or its agent for a cumulative total of 40 or more 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.