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New Hampshire Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under New Hampshire Lemon Law

New Hampshire’s Lemon Law provides refunds or replacements for newly purchased, defective vehicles that don’t meet quality standards.​

New Vehicles

Vehicles under 11,000 GVW bought or leased in New Hampshire.

🚨Not Covered

  • Mopeds, Tractors, Government Vehicles, and Vehicles with a GVW over 11,000 pounds

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 New Hampshire's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under New Hampshire’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 Express Warranty

    The nonconformity must occur during the express warranty period. ​

  • 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 and within the warranty period.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term:​
    • The same nonconformity has been subject to repair 3 or more times without success.​
    • The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of one or more nonconformities for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days since delivery of the vehicle to the consumer.

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.