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Pennsylvania Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Pennsylvania Lemon Law

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

New Vehicles

Passenger vehicles bought or leased and registered in Pennsylvania, or bought or leased elsewhere and first registered in Pennsylvania.

🚨Not Covered

  • Motorcycles, Motor Homes, 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 Pennsylvania's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Pennsylvania’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?

  • 1 Year from Delivery or 12,000 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 after being notified by the consumer and within the warranty.
  • 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 three or more times without success.​
    • The vehicle has been in the shop for 30 days or more since delivery. ​

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.