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Utah Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Utah Lemon Law

Utah’s Lemon Law protects consumers who buy defective new vehicles by entitling them to a refund or replacement.

New Vehicles

Motor vehicles for highway use, including motorcycles and motor home chassis.

🚨Not Covered

  • Motor Homes
  • Vehicles Over 12,000 Pounds GVWR

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 Utah's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Utah’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?

  • 2 Years from Delivery or 24,000 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 within the warranty period or 2 years from delivery, whichever is sooner.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is assumed within the warranty period or 2 years from delivery.
    • The same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times without success. ​
    • The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the nonconformity for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar 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.